Posted by SLS on November 2, 2000, at 23:57:45
In reply to Running and Nardil, posted by Barbariana on November 2, 2000, at 21:07:12
Just a quick note:
I'm not sure, but it might be particularly important for you to use an extended gradual "cool down" period to allow for the heart to retake its necessary output load as the contraction of the large leg muscle are no longer contributing as ancillary pumps to aid the heart in promoting blood flow.
- Scott> Hello,
> I have a question involving running.
>
> Since upping my dose of Nardil from 15mg to 45 a few months back,
> which helped my mood
> immensely, I've had some
> orthostatic hypotension in bearable amounts. What's
> less bearable is a version of the problem I get when
> running. Apparently running involves blood pressure
> changes that Nardil is slowing down. When I start up,
> I have to go very slowly
> for a few minutes while my muscles feel (bad)like they're
> getting no blood. Then, even after I've been going
> fo a while, I can't speed up at a decent acceleration
> without starting to blackout. I realize that there
> is the obvious solution of changing speed only very
> slowly, and that this isn't the worst price to pay for
> depression relief. BUT. I really like to race which
> usually means starting from a dead halt, and involves doing
> mixed speed running for training. So I'm wondering
> if anyone has any ideas or experience with this because
> I really don't want to stop training/competing until
> it is feasible to endure a medication switch (~4mo).
> I'm going to try
> gradually going down to 45/30 & to 30 which is up to
> me although (world's least athletic) Dr.
> is advising against.
>
> In any case, thanks for reading my tale of minor woe.
> Sincerely,
> B
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