recovering from chronic illness

[giantcfr1]

Hi guys i was just wondering if anyone has had chronic fatigue syndrome or any other chronic/ serious illness and been able to recover and get back into some serious racing. I have fought chronic fatigue for years with a recent bout keeping me off the bike for the last 4 months. I have a low immune system so am always struggling to recover from ilness. I would love to beat it and be back up to A/B grade one day but am a little discouraged at the moment.

[Boostland]

Glen Lewis suggested I take some of this when I had a sinus infection that I could not shake a couple of years ago.

http://www.herbalserenity.com.au/herbal/product.php?productid=2

I have found it works quite good at helping the immune system fight off stuff, you can get it at most health food shops.

[Metro Commuter]

Before ANYONE types that I suffer from Chronic Fat Syndrome...

I have an aunt who has battled chronic fatigue for years, and her recovery was all about undertsanding what to avoid, which was for a large part about lifestyle.

Bosstie might be on to something - alternative medicines may provide some assistance that modern medicine does not.  There is, I am told, a very good Dr in The Lunction who is also a practioner in a number of traditional or alternate therapies, and she has helped lots of people but is, I am told, very hard to see.  Will ask around the office, as I can nto remember her name.

[giantcfr1]

Thanks for the link and advice - i'll check it out. Today was my second day back on the bike - did about an hour and a half on the bike followed by another hour and a half at the gym - squats seem much more painful than i remember. Also has anyone tried Creatine as a muscle recovery supplement for cycling? I know it can be effective for weights but wondered how it rated for cycling.

[commando]

try easing back into training
2nd day back on bike and u did 3 hrs exercise
im guessing u worked as well
i would suggest taking it a bit slower
build up gradually
its frustrating at first but long term
the king of the comback  commando

[Metro Commuter]

YEp - but don't ease back in to it to the same extent as Commando - he is easing back in to it so slowly his goal event is the Masters 8 World Track Championships in 2045...Shalom

[giantcfr1]

lol@metro

you're probably right Commando - I was feeling a bit sore and sorry this morning - just doing a gym session tonight - I am on holidays in a few days so might push it a bit then. So have you been riding lately commando? im looking for a training partner - let me know if you're interested

[hilljockey]

have you been riding lately commando?

Not having a go at the Giant, but, that's a slightly silly question, given we all know the answer!

a training partner

He might be up for some hard hit outs on the computer games...

[giantcfr1]

perhaps Commando is in secret training ready for his big comeback

[commando]

i ordered new bike for next comback today
watchout c grade

[hilljockey]

What?  You're coming to watch some C grade races?

[commando]

only if u give me a lift home hillbilly

[The Ferret]

Commando,

What size is your arse now son? Probably never as big as your head........but you can't win everything. Life's a raffle son. You clearly didn't get first pick at some things. Shalom

Your friend

The Ferret