Low blood O2 causing burnout?
I'm experiencing extreme muscle fatigue suddenly. Not while I'm training. I'm totally fine while I'm working out. It's during the workday. It's happened the last few days. I'll be carrying something like my tool bag (less than 20lbs) or a 5 gallon bucket with tools and every muscle in my arms and shoulders burns out almost immediately. I'm talking within 10 seconds. It's not like a pump. It's like the burn you get from extreme cardio. I used to get it late in a round while sparing. This week I'm working on a job with a lot of gas powered machines/tools are running in doors. Plenty of ventilation. We've used negative pressure to vacuum out the fumes. I also wear a respirator. But is the only thing I can think of that's causing this. So all you experienced bodybuilders, is it something other than my suspect (low blood oxygen)? Is this something that happens when you hold more lean mass? Help me out. Diet is not exactly completely clean, but you all know why. My protein intake is on point as well as my carbs. I don't believe it's a diet issue. I'm always well hydrated so I don't think it's that. I'm on a test only cycle at about 1gram a week. So anyone experience this intense muscle fatigue/burnout? What causes it? I know lactic acid causes muscle failure. Is this possibly the culprit? Help me out here.
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Hi. I found your thread when typing in muscle fatigue in the search engine and you popped up. I have exactly what you are describing. I was hoping you could let me know if you ever were able to figure out what caused it and if you are back to normal now?
When your muscles fatigue, they are basically no longer able to contract and make you move. In order to move, your brain sends an electrical signal to the necessary muscles fibers. As these fibers are stimulated, they shorten and contract the muscle, which in turn pulls on your bones to make you move. If there is not enough oxygen present, too much lactic acid buildup, not enough water and not enough vitamins and nutrients available, the muscles can no longer do their job and they become fatigued.
Let me rephrase this. It's like I have no muscle endurance for the first half of the day. I see a lot of good ideas and possibilities in this thread but does anyone know anything about blood oxygen saturation? Is it a possibility that the environment I'm working in is starving my body of oxygen. It is only happening during the day (at work). I have some research to do. Thanks for the replies.
My guess would be low sodium or low potassium. Without a high enough sodium level the muscle cells cannot polarize and release potassium to allow actin to bind to myocin. Without enough potassium the cell can still poloarize but potassium runs out quick ending in the same result. Either of these can create the sensation that you are feeling. Just a thought.
I like where mjunkie was going. I've burnt out my nervous system overtraining but a lot of the symptoms you described, I get during low carb periods or electrolyte imbalance. It could be anything, even early stage rhabdomyolysis. My friend was hospitalized from a severe case of rhabdomyolysis. He ignored early warning signs, pushed through contest prep, did his show, and was hospitalized a day after. His case was very severe, muscle tissue broke down so much that he was poisoning his organs. Bloods and urinalysis should point you in the right direction.
I get that when my protein is high and my carbs are low exactly what you are describing. I remember in wrestling making weight I would cut carbs and up protein which always works for me but that lactic acid burning weak grip sensation would always follow. Now when I get this I carb up hard and every time it is gone the next workout. This may not even be close to your issue but I thought I would drop in anyways.
This is exactly what I mean. I need to get bloods because Muta has me thinking. And what mjunkie said also has me thinking. I don't think I'm over training but maybe I should switch things up anyway. I know when I'm getting enough carbs because my energy level stays stable. If I'm not getting enough I literally get drowsy
Yeah I have gotten this for years and it comes and goes but the weak grip think is very distinct. Do you do B12 injections? The reason I ask is I have be doing the twice a week for over 6 months and in that time I have not experienced this. But bloods will at least rule out all the guessing if nothing else.
It can be CNS overtraining, just a thought
AnonBro I accidentally negged you trying to scroll down. I hope I put back! My B!
All good, thanks
I don't think so. Pretty typical 45 mins per muscle group per week. Hour and a half a day
Yeah it was just a guess, hope u get it figured out
RustyhookerCap refill? Press on nail beds and color returns immediatly? Thats a field check for low oxy. electrolytes good?
Just did the test. Color returned immediately. Again, this is happening throughout the work day. I work out in the evening. I'm fine by then. Well I'm fine when training anyway.
AnonI just skimmed your post some forgive me if I overlook half of your questions
with my background in pulmonology i'd say it could be as simple as borderline anemic, to COPD. Would be interesting to see you cycle off and get some panels run bud.
Boarder line anemic on AAS? Is that even possible? Read the damn post Muta!
Anonyessir it is. seen it multiple times. Jester, if you remember him, had similar complaints - went to get panels run and whatdaya know, his levels were anemic (100%).
I'll have to get another panel done. I'll be hitting you up about this
Have you been stressed lately ?
Fatigue feeling of tiredness or exhaustion or a need to rest because of lack of energy or strength. Fatigue may result from overwork, poor sleep, worry, boredom, or lack of exercise. It is a symptom that may be caused by illness, medicine, or medical treatment such as chemotherapy. Anxiety or depression can also cause fatigue.
Not at all. Honestly I feel pretty good lately. Especially physically. This is strictly muscle fatigue. Not overall ,just the muscle under stress at the moment. And it's sudden. Like the last few days