Monoke84

I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and colitis, two types of inflammatory bowel disease. It is very hard for me to consume more than 2000 calories per day, and I also have trouble digesting large amounts of protein. To put it simply, I can't stick to the type of diet your recommend. I feel that pushing myself on the program without the correct diet would burn me out and be counter-productive.

I know your program is called Starting Strength, but do you think I could just complete the exercises using lighter weights and/or different reps? Simply doing the exercises to keep myself in shape? Or, if I can't stick to your diet and program should I look to another workout? I realize that in that instance 'I wouldn't be doing the program' but I'm just desperate to take part whatever way my body is able for.

I feel very frustrated because I really want to do Starting Strength. I've bought your book and watched your videos and your whole approach to exercise and lifestyle really appeals to me and how I carry myself in other parts of my life. Unfortunately my body is letting me down!

Jared Nessland

Crohn's patient here too. Avoiding getting stuck in a victim mentality is the most important thing that has been said. And your post reads like this to a T.

1. Don't be a victim.
2. Find a good doctor and meds that work.
3. Find a diet that works and remove foods that trigger you.
4. Realize there will be set backs when flares occur. You have to be able to mentally handle these. This will become a non-planned deload week or two.
5. Be very, very careful while training if ever put on prednisone (personal experience).
6. Don't be a victim.

Joe Tandy

I had a few questions about this intervention.

Which injuries are treated with this approach? So far I've compiled: chronic back injuries, knee-tendinitis, elbow tendinitis, AC joint issues like bursitis.

What medical conditions should make trainees think twice about using the protocol? All I can think of is those with a history of stomach ulcers, low kidney function.

Is there anything else? What if, say, they have asymptomatic polycystic kidneys? Diabetes? Smokes two packs a day?

And the protocol is 4 x 800mg for 7-10 days?

I've used this intervention for tennis elbow, just wanted to know more about it. I ask here because it's the only place I've seen recommend more then the GP/packet-suggestion of ibuprofen (3-4x 400mg here in Aus)

ithryn

800 mg ibuprofen for short-term use is a pretty standard dose if you walk into the emergency room with something minor. I got that script from a dentist for an impacted wisdom tooth even though it wasn't giving me any pain.