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TUE
Apr 3, 2009 15:23:37 GMT -5
Post by RichHutchison on Apr 3, 2009 15:23:37 GMT -5
Confession/Question for 3speed. I noticed that you're the drug testing czar, and I have a question about the Therapeutic Use Exemption.
I have been on prescription medication for high blood pressure for about 4 years now. It includes the diuretic HCTZ, a banned substance. But I have been remiss in filling out a TUE. Never really read that part of the Rules, so didn’t know the TUE even existed. I had it straightened out with the ADAU, and when I started doing 100%, I didn’t think to look into the 100% rules.
Anyway, I now see that the TUE form and other documentation is required to be supplied. So my question is, how do I submit it and to whom? And is this required for each meet?
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TUE
Apr 3, 2009 17:15:09 GMT -5
Post by 3speed on Apr 3, 2009 17:15:09 GMT -5
This is the form you will need to print out: www.wada-ama.org/rtecontent/document/standard.pdfThere are parts of it for you to fill out and parts for your doctor to fill. The form contains and/or references all documentation needed. The completed form can be mailed to: TUEC 139 Marla’s Way Camden, NC 27921 If you have a scanner, you can email it directly to me as well to speed up the process a little. twl_jr (at) yahoo.com The TUE generally expires at the end of the year during which it was issued and will have to be resubmitted for the following year. It is not necessary to submit one for each meet. Please remember this. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that the form is filled out accurately and completely. The TUEC will make no effort to clarify any information on the form or to obtain any omitted information.
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TUE
Apr 4, 2009 11:42:08 GMT -5
Post by RichHutchison on Apr 4, 2009 11:42:08 GMT -5
OK, thanks for the information. So here's another question. I didn't see this stipulation spelled out in the drug policy, so I'm assuming the answer is no, but... Is there a timeframe for the use of diuretics that is different from the 5 year restriction for steroids and the like? The reason I'm asking is that the ADAU says that the only restriction on diuretics is that you're not allowed to use them for 7 days before a meet. If that rule applies in 100%, I might consider dropping my medication for a week before a meet. You, of course, would run the risk of having my head explode all over your platform, but maybe we'll cross that bridge later. I went to my doctor 2 years ago and got a note on a prescription pad saying that it was necessary for me to be on my medication, especially during weightlifting activities. My medical condition has not changed since then. Part of my weirdo personality is that I hate going to doctors for anything. Also, I have seen that doctors like to do things like attach office visit notes rather than fill out forms, and they seem especially uncooperative when they're asked to follow specific directions in forms. Anyway, I feel that, for me personally, it's too much of an inconvenience to go through the TUE process if it requires another doctor visit.
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TUE
Apr 4, 2009 13:18:18 GMT -5
Post by 3speed on Apr 4, 2009 13:18:18 GMT -5
If the HCTZ you reference is Hydrochlorothiazide, then the ADAU gave you bad information. Hydrochlorothiazide is banned for use both in and out of competition. It's use does require an approved TUE.
Technically, there is no difference in time frames for the use of any banned chemicals. However, I think it would be asinine to impose a 5 year waiting period because someone used a diuretic. You have to take the intent of the rules into account. The 5 year waiting period is intended to negate the residual benefit of having used performance enhancing drugs. However, current use is a totally different subject. A positive test result for the use of any banned substance without an approved TUE will result in being banned.
I don't mean to sound like jerk, but if your doctor is so uncooperative that the few minutes it takes to fill out a TUE is bothersome to him/her, then I would seriously question your loyalty to that doctor.
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TUE
Apr 7, 2009 14:54:47 GMT -5
Post by RichHutchison on Apr 7, 2009 14:54:47 GMT -5
Thanks again. I just might give the whole thing up. Getting too old for this stuff anyway. It was nice knowing ya' all. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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TUE
Apr 14, 2009 18:10:46 GMT -5
Post by johnolexa on Apr 14, 2009 18:10:46 GMT -5
Uh Oh!! I just read this thread. I'm taking BP meds called "Hydrochlorot" You mention "Hydrochlorothiazide" theres a spelling diffrence there so not sure if it's the same thing or not. But do you think I need to fill out one of those TUE forms? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ? Edit: just look in the back of the box it says each tablet contains 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Guess I better fill out one of those Tue forms then. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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TUE
Jun 29, 2009 23:38:33 GMT -5
Post by joverfield on Jun 29, 2009 23:38:33 GMT -5
If I have recieved injections of betamethasone in my neck for a herniated cervical disc, do I need to get a TUE filled out and sent in? My pain still isn't gone, so I could still receive two more injections this year. Thanks in advance.
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TUE
Jun 30, 2009 7:33:39 GMT -5
Post by 3speed on Jun 30, 2009 7:33:39 GMT -5
Betamethasone is a glucocorticosteroid. It requires the use of an abbreviated TUE if it is injected.
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