How a simple thing before training can stop you getting a whole lot of problems ...

[crazygooner1]

just read the story HTK, sounds really bad, wish you the best mate. i have definately taken note of it.

[hailtotheking]

The legal firm i have working on it, who specialise in medical negligence, have decided there are grounds for legal action and have agreed to take the case on a no-win, no-fee basis. They were initially unsure if they wanted to take the case because going up against the NHS can incur legal expenses running into several hundred thousand pounds.

They have put out a letter of claim to the GP's at my local surgery, and the hopsital where i went to A&E and they told me there was nothing wrong with me. The claims for negligence are:

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Allegations of negligence

(a) The First Defendant was negligent in that there were failures between 15 September 2008 and 23 September 2009 to:-

(i) Carry out a satisfactory examination of Mr XXX on and following 15 September 2008 when he attended the surgery complaining of pain and swelling in his right testis;

(ii) Take sufficient heed of his symptoms of significant ongoing pan and the swollen testicle, in particular after Mr XXX had been admitted to A&E at XXX Hospital with significant pain on 19 September 2008;

(iii) Carry out a urethral swab test and for a urine test when Mr XXX attended on 23 September 2008;

(iv) Make a diagnosis of epididymo-orchitis when Mr XXX attended on 23 September 2008;

(v) Prescribe antibiotics for Mr XXX which would have treated the infection;

(vi) Advise Mr XXX to return immediately if he had continuing problems. Instead Mr XXX was told to return in a few weeks if he did not improve.

(vii) Consider that Mr XXX may have epididymo-orchitis when he suggested this at his appointment on 23 September 2009.

(b) The Second Defendant through their medical staff and/or other employees or agents was negligent in that there were failures on or around 19 September 2008 to:-

(i) Carry out a satisfactory examination of Mr XXX when he attended at the hospital;

(ii) Take sufficient heed of his symptoms of significant ongoing pan and swollen right testicle;

(iii) Carry out a urine test;

(iv) Carry out an ultra sound scan or any other sort of further tests;

(v) Refer Mr XXX to a urologist;

(vi) Start Mr XXX on a course of antibiotics which would have treated the infection.

Causation

Had Mr XXX been examined properly on 19 September 2008 when he was admitted, it would have been appreciated that further tests were required, in particular testing the urine and performing an ultrasound scan of the right testicle. Had further tests been carried out Mr XXX's condition would have been diagnosed and treatment would have been started immediately consisting of a course of antibiotics. On a balance of probability this would have avoided the reduction in fertility. Mr XXX has been informed by his GP that it is unlikely that his fertility levels will ever recover.

Quantum

Mr XXX has extremely low fertility levels. He will therefore find it very difficult to have children now. Had treatment been carried out at an earlier stage this problem could have been prevented.

Mr XXX works as a XXXX.

We outline the heads of damage as follows:-

(a) General damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity and for reduced fertility

(b) Past additional care

(c) Expenses

(d) Personal injury interest

(e) Future treatment

[NU_nutrition_TS]

Sounds like they are on the ball. The fact they were initially reluctant to take the case on but have never-the-less done so on a 'no win, no fee' basis seems to indicate a fair amount of optimism on their part. Fingers crossed - I hope it all goes well.

[Was_once_fat_dave]

Any progress on your claim HTTK? More importantly how's the licorice working?

[hailtotheking]

The hospital requested an extension on their response due to admin resourcing issues, so they have until mid-January.

The adrenal recovery protocol is going fine. I have had quite alot of things on my plate recently, such as applying for a new job and my boiler blowing up (not fun when its about 2 degrees outside). I am 3x4 drops DHEA, 3x5 drops progesterone, and 3x2 drops pregnenelone (building this up to 3x4). I am also still using the herbal / glandular product at the same dose i have been on the last few months. After my current batch of these substances, i will taper off of all of it and see how i respond gradually coming off them.


Switching to a "warrior" style diet recently has giving me alot more energy during the day and has freed me from the burden of constant eating or doing food prep, but i need to watch the effect on the adrenals because it triggers high cortisol output during the day.

My body fat is about 12% at a guess, so its dropped quite a bit, but i'm not sure if my strength as returned to its former level. I'm muscular, but not as big as i used to be before the illness - my body weight sits around 72.5kg these days, whereas it used to be just over 75kg. I'm actually considering trying to shift as much fat as poss to go into the 67.5kg category.

The reduced Sheiko has been good for me because most of the work is in the 60-70% range and has not overtaxed me, while allowing me to work technique, but i now feel ready to go heavy again. I'm actually going to try the 5/3/1/ program for a bit because i'm finding Sheiko is not really letting me go heavy enough on a regular basis. I will go back to Sheiko one my 1RM is where it should be.

EDIT: With regards to the 3/5/1 program, i've changed my mind. Although i like the way it aproaches intensity and reps, there simply isnt enough frequency or volume on the main lifts IMO. I think i still need something that makes me work the big 3 very frequently like Sheiko did, but approaching higher intensity without having to wait 12 weeks to get there. Therefore, i'm going to try Korte's 3x3, which seems to fit this perfectly because you get to hit 90% more often than Sheiko. Also, the volume on 3x3 is not as much as Sheiko which is an important factor for me. After Dave's success with 3x3 i'm inspired.

[Dangerscouse]

Sounds like you're making some good progress mate.....which can never be a bad thing! Hopefully you'll get the hospital banged to rights.....

[Indiscreet]

Yes, hope you get some compensation. Obviously, nothing really compensates for something like this but it's never a bad thing to have money coming in. Hopefully your health will continue to improve. Keep up with the updates.

[LionHair]

How's things going training/nutrition wise now for you Hail ?

[NU_nutrition_TS]

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The hospital requested an extension on their response due to admin resourcing issues, so they have until mid-January.

This is exactly the same stunt that they pulled on me - I believe it was a delaying tactic and is probably standard operating procedure in dealing with complaints.

[hailtotheking]

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How's things going training/nutrition wise now for you Hail ?

Training is going well - I did the GBPF Greater London powerlifting champs in Nov. and placed 3rd in the 75kg category, then did a stint of Korte 3x3 and got a deadlift PB, but i I recently decided that i wanted to go back to linear periodisation as the truth is i'm not advanced enough to be doing block periodisation, and i need to spend more time moving moderately heavy loads more frequently, so i am doing the Bill Star / Madcow 5x5 to hit more volume PB's on a weekly basis.

Nutrition-wise - i decided i want to get lean, whilst not sacrificing strength. I saw some of the competitiors in my weight category at the GBPF, and they were ripped to gills and strong as hell! I dabbled with IF in the form of the Warrior Diet for a few months after the comp, but the 4 hour eating window is too small and because i couldnt get my calories in i lost size and a bit of strength. So i recently went with the Leangains approach which is much better (8 hour eating window) and involves calorie counting, which i have 'revisited' for the first time in about 2 years. Basically figure out your maintenance, then + 25% on workout days with high carbs post workout and moderate protein, low fat, then on non-workout days you drop cals by 25% (resulting in a 50% drop from workout days), and sticking with lean meats, low carbs, and a bit more fat. Martin Berkhan and his clients are proof that you can use IF to lose fat and gain strength simultaneously.

Therapy-wise - I am gradually cutting back on the DHEA, pregnenelone, and progesterone. I am currently doing 2 drops of the former two, and 1 drop of the latter, once daily. Havent used any glandulars in a while.

In terms of the legal case - bad news. Due to the incompetence of the solicitor, she made some serious errors in the accusations made against the defendants and blew the whole case, so her firm dropped it. You get what you pay for - and seeing as i went with a No Win, No Fee firm, i paid nowt. I could make a claim against them for incompetence, but i'm knee deep in the final stages of my MSc at the mo and that is more important.