Good advice. Also to DSW500 on the connectors. I see a few AAS Boys at the gym constantly taking joint medication, and complaining of pain. You sound like an prime example of responsible use, and someone who knows that you still have to work hard. I'm not really big on OTC's, but I guess since they are not as "invasive," I guess you would say, more ppl are cool with them. I'm more interested in what can be considered dietary supplements and vitamins, not drugs. I even only take medicine when I really need to. Creatine is the only enhancer I have ever used; I take some pride in not using anything and still looking great, just me. I even only take medicine when I really need to. Good pointing that out. I hadn't really thought about it, as I haven't used anything but protein in about 7 years.
As to how much I'm lifting, I can rep the 110 dumbbells on bench, my last max was 325, it's likely a bit higher now. I can rep 220 on lat pulldowns, I've never heard of anyone maxing on that, but I can do 41 pull-ups, and 2 one-arm shots with each arm. I only weigh 177, though. My back's been giving me some shit lately, so I've taken it easy on the squats. I can still rep 315, though I used to heave up 450 or so. If you saw me, you would know right off the bat I was not cycling anything.
It's pretty funny about the medical community and 'roids. That was pretty absurd. You'll never get a doctor to admit he doesn't know something. I've even heard doctors advise against weightlifting in the past. I hadn't thought about the price difference in the UK versus the US. And it's legal? That would likely change people's perception here. Steroids get a lot of bad press, but much of it is unwarranted. I am constantly dispelling myths among my co-workers, because they are just uninformed.