Posted by sjb on February 25, 2002, at 11:41:28
In reply to Re: Is severe physical training dangerous?, posted by learningagain on February 25, 2002, at 10:29:04
You're probably right. I don't think a lot of PDocs know the consequences of combining OTC supplements, herbs, etc with prescription medication and a lot of patients don't tell. Plus, the amount of the "active" ingredients in these things varies widely, as has been well publicized. From what I've read, ephreda is the most dangerous of the lot.
I used to be a distance runner, ran marathons and ultras and tried all sorts of supplements to performance, endurance, strength, recovery, etc. Most of it's either bs and a waste of money or its detrimental in the long run and/or dangerous.
I also lift weights and sometimes really go at it when I'm in better physical shape. Sometimes it can be an outlet for frustration, anger, ego, insecurity, or obsessive-compulsive, self-punishment, etc. I think you need to talk to him and to let him know the scoop about ephreda. If he really enjoys lifting but is overdoing now, a trauma or tear could render him with, at best, a lot of pain and an inability to work out for days or weeks, or at worst, a lifelong injury.
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