Posted by lewyfly on April 18, 2010, at 19:02:16
In reply to Re: Parnate and reduced athletic performance? » lewyfly, posted by pedr on April 17, 2010, at 10:07:21
> > Thanks for all the comments, not sure how i feel that others have experience the weakness as well. I suppose it could be worse!!
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> > Still keen if some one can point me in the direction of what actually causes the weakness, is it low blood pressure or something else and if so can anything be done to limit the problem.
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> > Thanks a lot guys.
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> Hi,
> this is a real problem with me too. I'm on Nardil 90mg which is also an MAOI. I've posted on this topic and many Nardil users have the same problem - looks like it's an MAOI thing. As for what the cause is and how to address it, I'm sorry but I don't know.
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> I've been on Nardil for many months now and unfortunately still feel like my limbs are made of lead when I play soccer, cycle or run. It's like they're running at less than 10% power, right from the off. It's horrible :( It's like wading through tar.
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> I posted on the subject (you will prob find if you search on PB) when I had the additional symptoms of seeing bright white lights and getting really dizzy, even after just jogging up a flight of stairs. The consensus there was low blood pressure. I started taking 1/2 tablespoon of salt each morning, with 3-4 pints of water and that helped a lot. It doesn't help with the leaden-feeling though unfortunately.
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> Like you say, being less depressed far outweighs having these side-effects but it is pretty sh1tty. If you do find out what it is and a way to combat it, please do post it.
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> Best,
> PeteHey Pete,
Thanks for the reply.
I am really no further ahead with the weakness problem, i would love to see some concrete facts!I rode in an mountain bike race on the weekend, the first hour i felt lke I had no legs but then i seemed to start to go a bit better, it was like my legs had woken up!!
Oh well, my friens keep reminding me at least I am out there giving it a go!, medication or no medication.
Goodluck and lets keep at it.
Cheers.
poster:lewyfly
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