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Below are the facts related to my incident. I'm hoping there is someone out there who has encountered (not experienced) a similar case and can provide me with advise related to recovery. Be advised that I have zero medical background so if my description is limited or sounds "off", I will track down the relevant info which might help to explain the situation more clearly.
- Summer 2007, mid-day training activity.
- Heat injury (NOT heat stroke), hyponatremia, rhabdo, electrolyte deficiency, etc. resulting in a 48 hour coma.
- I took a few weeks off immediately following the incident and then began to work out a few days a week at soccer mom pace but over time began doing "bodybuilding" workouts (two muscles a day, lots of rest between sets, essentially the "anti" Crossfit).
- Blood work looked good at my three month check up.
- Gradually increased workout load back to pre-injury levels (at least one workout but often two a day to include Crossfit, more intense runs, boxing with days off as needed but at least one full day a week).
- Blood work at six month check up was bad. Day prior to blood work I took an APFT (as required) and boxed for an hour. One of my levels (forgot what but will find out) was in the 800's where 700 is a signal to a medical professional that rhabdo exists.
- During the second three month period where I increased workout load back to pre-injury levels, I felt pretty good, which is to say I was tired due to what I thought was a decreased level of overall fitness from the extended layoff of intense exercise.
- I have not and do not take supplements.
My questions are:
- Did I go too hard too soon?
- Is there anything that can be done from a nutritional standpoint?
- Since the intense workouts brought the rhabdo back, should I sit on the bench completely or go back to a less intense workout program?
- What's the prognosis based on your experience with a similar situation? Most of the cases I have seen on internet were with people who a) were probably not at my pre-injury level of fitness b) were not in a similar environment as I was when the injury occurred and c) are not looking to achieve similar goal.
I hope I presented the facts clearly enough for someone to get the jist of what occurred. If not, please let me know and I will clarify.
Again, I appreciate your time and thanks in advance.
Last edited by FMA11; 02-05-2008 at 10:58.
Reason: edit: added point about supplements
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