I must also add, ironaddict, that the fatigue you were experiencing was probably due to tunica soreness from the PGE1, and not the lig fatigue that is necessary to deform the ligs, from what I am reading on Bib's forum
If you were to ask Bib, he would tell you to not use PGE1, pumping or any girth work while hanging. Anything that causes "Tiredness, soreness, in the lateral layer of the tunica."
I think it's cool people here are taking new approaches but it maybe kind of foolish to be mixing all these methods together, maybe even harmful to results. I am seriously considering stopping the PGE1 injections. If there is any complications in my hanging from them, I am going to stop immediately. Hopefully since guys here are making noise about the PGE1, it will be more readily available when I am ready to go back on it, so it won't be an issue.
You have to keep in mind that it is recommended to be on the PGE1 for 18 months. It's not really something you try for a couple months to see if it gives you any gains with your current routine. I started on it with the intent of 18 months, then learned that it may interfere with hanging, that is the only reason I may go off it.
Same with hanging. It's a long term thing.
Medicating:
I have no idea if DMSO and Paba will soften the tunica. I will ask a doctor what he thinks. I know the topical Verapamil helps break down existing fibrosis and prevents future. I was told this and prescribed it by a doctor. I am going to try DMSO and Paba out and see what happens. Again, it may have to go on the shelf as I hang for year or two.
I think what you are asking is if DMSO and Paba without PGE1 will soften the tunica. I would say that if it softens the tunica at all, using PGE1 with it is irrelevant. I have yet to find anything in medical writing that says PGE1 unlinks weaves in the tunica. I will ask a doctor this.
If you were to ask Bib, he would tell you to not use PGE1, pumping or any girth work while hanging. Anything that causes "Tiredness, soreness, in the lateral layer of the tunica."
I think it's cool people here are taking new approaches but it maybe kind of foolish to be mixing all these methods together, maybe even harmful to results. I am seriously considering stopping the PGE1 injections. If there is any complications in my hanging from them, I am going to stop immediately. Hopefully since guys here are making noise about the PGE1, it will be more readily available when I am ready to go back on it, so it won't be an issue.
You have to keep in mind that it is recommended to be on the PGE1 for 18 months. It's not really something you try for a couple months to see if it gives you any gains with your current routine. I started on it with the intent of 18 months, then learned that it may interfere with hanging, that is the only reason I may go off it.
Same with hanging. It's a long term thing.
Medicating:
I have no idea if DMSO and Paba will soften the tunica. I will ask a doctor what he thinks. I know the topical Verapamil helps break down existing fibrosis and prevents future. I was told this and prescribed it by a doctor. I am going to try DMSO and Paba out and see what happens. Again, it may have to go on the shelf as I hang for year or two.
I think what you are asking is if DMSO and Paba without PGE1 will soften the tunica. I would say that if it softens the tunica at all, using PGE1 with it is irrelevant. I have yet to find anything in medical writing that says PGE1 unlinks weaves in the tunica. I will ask a doctor this.