Quote (lopelurag @ Mar 13 2013 11:18am)

Took about a month - month and a half off from the gym, losses in strength were substantial

Should I just do strength training for a couple weeks before I get back into bulking?

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Quote (SKCRaynor @ 13 Mar 2013 15:08)

This sounds more and more to me like one of the following:

1. Insufficient recovery and post-sprain treatment
2. Torn Ligament or Tendon

I'm leaning away from the immune disorder, as it seems more likely to be these two, especially with the presence of a lump.


The solutions -


Continue RICE vigorously. Immobilize the ankle at night when you sleep, but during the day keep it braced, yet flexible. Continue taking anti-inflammatory meds as necessary, and drink plenty of water (around 1.5 gals per day). Do toe-taps with both ankles at a rate of 4-5 sets of 15-20 reps (each) per day.

for the (I)ce part of RICE, ice the area directly for 20 mins on, and 40 mins off, at least 4-5 times a day for each ankle.


Continue this routine for at least another 2 months straight. Also, no intense activity (running, biking, etc). If after 2 months the condition does NOT improve, or it gets worse, you need to get to a doctor immediately and have it looked at with ultrasound or xrays. MRI is not necessary at this point, as you've already had that done with negative results.

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Mar 12 2013 11:42pm)

Sounds like a few things....

1. Sensitivity to fabric (what clothes are you wearing?)
2. Sensitivity to a certain detergent (what detergent are you using?)
3. Sensitivity to your own sweat (this is common and can be tested at a dermatologists office, or an allergists office)


First tell me, what is DIFFERENT between when you were NOT itching, to when you started itching. Did you change anything in your diet/lifestyle/etc? Did you change detergents, clothing type, etc?


There is a way to narrow everything down, so give me the above info, and we'll go from there.

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Mar 14 2013 01:01am)

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Quote (xXCrAzYsHoT @ Mar 14 2013 05:03am)

1. Wearing cotton muscle shirts and some hanes boxers. And some shorts. (Problem is I'm wearing the same clothing and the itchiness is still there) So I don't think it's this option.
2. Using Glide detergent
3. It happens when I'm not sweating at all sometimes.


My diet was healthy when not itching, and now I'm kind of eating whatever.
Life style wise I tend to live a sedentary life style for the most part before and after.
Same detergent
Always been wearing the same wifebeaters etc. and for workout clothes usually some shorts and I just use my wife beater.

Nothing else comes to mind

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Mar 13 2013 05:10pm)

You can not gain strength efficiently while being on a deficit. You have to pick one or the other. It is in your best interest to build a sufficient platform first, then cut afterwards. The reason for this is because when you have more lean mass (muscle) on your body, you will burn more calories simply from existing, and also once you cut down, your physique will be dramatically improved.

I would not advise to continue the way you were. Increase as I mentioned, perform the 5x5, and you will notice huge strength gains. From there, you will perform a cutting cycle later, and focus on fat loss only, and repeat.