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Espi · 03-26-2007, 08:41 AM

paresthesia, got to look that one up.

I'm feeling tons better without cardio in my program. At first it felt weird, but I'm finally realizing that the intense cardio program held me back big time.
Held me back because I was continuously too exhausted. Since I was always doing it, I couldn't feel the difference until I didn't work out for 3 weeks on end and finally discovered that I wasn't gaining a ton of weight, contrary to what I always experienced before.

So the only thing I'm missing out on now is the major adrenalin rush from the cardio. Slowly that addiction is subsiding.

In a way I'm hoping that doing this new pump class will give me a bit of the same feeling.

Apart from being able to be more productive at home , I'm also having the distinct impression i might even be able to put on a tidbit of muscle during the cut. A bit unbelievable, but it just might happen because there's now less energy going to cardio and I'm never cutting on workout days, but instead eating at or over maintenance. So, who knows I might finally see some LBM gains?

Ah, wikipedia. It's the tingling fingers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paresthesia

Chronic condition
Chronic paresthesia indicates a problem with the functioning of nerve cells, or neurons. This malfunction, which is especially common in older individuals, is often the result of poor circulation in the limbs (such as in peripheral vascular disease), or may be caused by atherosclerosis—the build up of plaque on artery walls. Without a proper supply of blood and nutrients, nerve cells can no longer adequately send signals to the brain. Because of this, paresthesia is also a symptom of vitamin deficiency and malnutrition, as well as metabolic disorders like diabetes and hypothyroidism, and hypoparathyroidsim.

Irritation to the nerve can also come from inflammation to the surrounding tissue. Joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are common sources of paresthesia.

Another cause of paresthesia, however, may be direct damage to the nerves themselves, or neuropathy, which can stem from injury or infection such as Lyme disease, or which may be indicative of a current neurological disorder. Chronic paresthesia can sometimes be symptomatic of serious conditions, such as a transient ischemic attack, a brain tumor, motor neurone disease, or autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis or lupus erythematosus. A diagnostic evaluation by a doctor is necessary to rule these out.

Paresthesiae of the mouth, hands, and feet are common, transient symptoms of the related conditions of hyperventilation syndrome and panic attacks.

Other known causes of paresthesia (aside from pressure on the affected area):

Alcoholism
Anticonvulsant drugs such as topiramate, sulthiame, and acetazolamide
Dehydration
Fabry disease
Fibromyalgia
Heavy metals
Hyperventilation
Lidocaine poisoning
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Radiation poisoning
Withdrawal from certain SSRIs, such as Paroxetine
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Immune deficiency, such as Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Obdormition

03-26-2007, 08:41 AM	#220 (permalink)
Espi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NLs Posts: 2,018 My Profile	paresthesia, got to look that one up. I'm feeling tons better without cardio in my program. At first it felt weird, but I'm finally realizing that the intense cardio program held me back big time. Held me back because I was continuously too exhausted. Since I was always doing it, I couldn't feel the difference until I didn't work out for 3 weeks on end and finally discovered that I wasn't gaining a ton of weight, contrary to what I always experienced before. So the only thing I'm missing out on now is the major adrenalin rush from the cardio. Slowly that addiction is subsiding. In a way I'm hoping that doing this new pump class will give me a bit of the same feeling. Apart from being able to be more productive at home , I'm also having the distinct impression i might even be able to put on a tidbit of muscle during the cut. A bit unbelievable, but it just might happen because there's now less energy going to cardio and I'm never cutting on workout days, but instead eating at or over maintenance. So, who knows I might finally see some LBM gains? Ah, wikipedia. It's the tingling fingers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paresthesia Chronic condition Chronic paresthesia indicates a problem with the functioning of nerve cells, or neurons. This malfunction, which is especially common in older individuals, is often the result of poor circulation in the limbs (such as in peripheral vascular disease), or may be caused by atherosclerosis—the build up of plaque on artery walls. Without a proper supply of blood and nutrients, nerve cells can no longer adequately send signals to the brain. Because of this, paresthesia is also a symptom of vitamin deficiency and malnutrition, as well as metabolic disorders like diabetes and hypothyroidism, and hypoparathyroidsim. Irritation to the nerve can also come from inflammation to the surrounding tissue. Joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are common sources of paresthesia. Another cause of paresthesia, however, may be direct damage to the nerves themselves, or neuropathy, which can stem from injury or infection such as Lyme disease, or which may be indicative of a current neurological disorder. Chronic paresthesia can sometimes be symptomatic of serious conditions, such as a transient ischemic attack, a brain tumor, motor neurone disease, or autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis or lupus erythematosus. A diagnostic evaluation by a doctor is necessary to rule these out. Paresthesiae of the mouth, hands, and feet are common, transient symptoms of the related conditions of hyperventilation syndrome and panic attacks. Other known causes of paresthesia (aside from pressure on the affected area): Alcoholism Anticonvulsant drugs such as topiramate, sulthiame, and acetazolamide Dehydration Fabry disease Fibromyalgia Heavy metals Hyperventilation Lidocaine poisoning Migraines Multiple sclerosis Radiation poisoning Withdrawal from certain SSRIs, such as Paroxetine Vitamin B12 deficiency Immune deficiency, such as Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Obdormition __________________ Odd Exercises You've Never Tried Before journal: Go with the flow Contrarian & anti-KISS!