diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
index 20956107e42..4432aa21fa0 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 
 		stacks++
 
-		user.staminaloss += stacks * 1.3 //At first the changeling may regenerate stamina fast enough to nullify fatigue, but it will stack
+		user.adjustStaminaLoss(stacks * 1.3) //At first the changeling may regenerate stamina fast enough to nullify fatigue, but it will stack
 
 		if(stacks == 11) //Warning message that the stacks are getting too high
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Our legs are really starting to hurt...</span>")