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Jun 22, 03
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My bad experience with ephedrine
Just thought I'd let a few of you know who have taken it or are thinking about it. Be careful.
Over 800 injuries have been reported by users and doctors to the FDA and various state medical bodies, including more than 50 deaths. Most of these cases involve the heart attacks or high blood pressure leading to bleeding in the brain or stroke On Tuesday of last week I was preparing to go to the gym but figured I'd spice up the workout by taking some over-the-counter pills that contained ephedrine and some other natural stimulants. I was told these would help out with the workout and was hoping for some good results. Anyway as the story goes I didn't make it to the gym that day as planned and ended up having this stuff in my system for no reason. The next day I didn't feel right and noticed some sharp pains, dizzyness, lightheadedness, numbness and pulsating sensations in my fingers and legs. I shrugged it off thinking it was nothing but the symptoms continued on for most of the weekend and until this morning. When I woke up my heart was trembling with irregular heart beats and it wouldn't let up. I proceeded over to the emergency at St Paul’s and got it checked out today. The doctor concluded after several tests, blood work and cardiograms that the pills had remained in my system and were interfering with my adrenaline gland. All vitals were good but my pulse was jumping from 60-90. It's an eerie feeling and your heart feels like its shivering. I'm still feeling some post-symptoms but it's slowly getting better. Moral of the story… Don’t bother with fancy pills when you workout fORM 
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Jun 22, 03
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this shouldnt only be for people who are working out, but also those kids who are taking it at parties! i used to take ephedrine sometimes for that extra boost of energy but its not worth it. it sorta gives you the chills and there's a harsh sketch period after where you just feel totally drained... atleast thats what i experienced from it.
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Jun 22, 03
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i've never taken anything to help with my workout. i dont believe in stimulants to help you workout. im not saying no one should take them, but my personal choice is to go natural because i feel its safer. plus it feels like more of an accomplishment after 3-4 hours of workout out without any energy stimulants.
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Jun 22, 03
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pills, drugs, supplements, vitamins, you name it. anything taken orally will affect different to each individual taking them. be careful what you eat, and make sure you are as knowledgeable as possible on what your taking. but good points lex, and im glad to hear your okay. :)
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Jun 22, 03
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that's rough good thing your ok
ephedrine is sooo wak i once took about 7 at the same time (i dont know why?!!) and i was so so sick I couldn't stop shaking and I puked a couple times people think it's healthy but its sooo not the effects on me are worse than chemz have on me eww :sick:
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Jun 22, 03
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Does no one remember that 23 year old pitcher that died for this very same reason last year in MLB? Or why ephedra is being banned in Canada?? People's hearts can't handle it - and repeated exposure can kill. And it is killing - young athletes looking for a competitive edge, or looking to last at the gym a little longer - Or girls trying to get thin....
I am happy to hear that this wasn't more serious - but fuck it was serious enough thank-you for sharing , I hope others read and heed your warning
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Jun 22, 03
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thanks for the info Lex.... hope ur feeling better now...
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Jun 23, 03
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im guilty for taking enphedrines regularly, but i watch the amount i take. i try to cut down...cut off, but i always find an excuse to take them
 for those who has never touched them, be very very careful! lex, im soooo glad ure okay. what exactly did you take? was it pure enphedrine? Last edited by bebu*funfun; Jun 23, 03 at 10:35 AM.
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Jun 23, 03
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my buddy is a hardcore gym bunny
he used to make green tea then put in creatine and ephedra I had half a cup one time and felt like I was super man I didn't suffer from side effects but it can't be good for you kinda like redbull and vodka
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Jun 23, 03
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i take it when i need to stay up and study etc.
no side effects for me, just a little at a time, and you should be fine. you can get it at vitamin stores, GNC and such, you just have to ask for it, dont need a prescription, but its not displayed.
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Jun 23, 03
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^^^same here. i just keep reminding myself its better than taking other chemicals... the enpheds i take are extremly low dosage anyways. the only side effect i have is that i tend to gag a few days after i take it... its really bad for my stomach and i usually skip a meal if i take them too. *its a good painful diet ;)...dont recommend it* if anyone wants enpheds...just pm me...its a good way for me to get rid of them so i dont kill myself.
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Jul 05, 03
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haha if anyone does ask me for them im only going to give them a small amount so that it doesn't KILL THEM...like i said my enphedrines are very low dosage.
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