Crazy Legs wrote:
Very interesting reading here. I have a similar but slightly unique set of symptoms that I think are related to what other have had here. My story started with a 2-3 year period of increasing training at age 39. ...
In short, I cannot regain my form. I cannot recover normally from exercise. I have no idea if this is from the virus still lingering 9 months later or if this tipped me over into overtraining syndrome. I believe I am at risk for OTS as I have always had a much harder time recovering from a hard or long workout than the people I train with. Never was sure why.
My question is what is the next step? Considering some of the labs listed in the articles referenced above. Did anyone here have any truly abnormal labs?
I can only speak to my experience with myalgic encephelomyelitis.
My labs are normal. But that is 'normal' labs.
Your next step:
Compare your symptoms to the international criteria consensus for m.e.
If you meet the criteria, consider reviewing Dr. Myhill's research and taking the supplement protocol (she?) recommends. (I just buy the supplements at my local store, I don't order her supplement package from the UK).
My advice based on my experience - stop all tri training / exercise so the mitochondria have to time and supplements to recover - if you go above their work threshold you will have a relapse (like you have after each run now) - after a week of no exercise, walk only for a few weeks - if feeling all the way back to pre-illness health and symptom free, then start with walk / runs and build up very, very slowly with low heart rate - avoiding a relapse is the priority.
You've been sick for 9 months, be patient and give your body the time in needs to recover - don't rush the training.
If you do meet m.e. criteria and use the supplement protocol, I'd be interested to know of your experience - keep me updated.
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Scotttriguy: Feb 11, 15 20:26