Ouch!

J_dazzle23's picture
Posted March 6th, 2009 by J_dazzle23

So I was working out legs yesterday with my new lifting partner, who is much stronger than I am, and we got to a sled-like leg press machine...after 3 other exercises. On the last rep of the last set, he was pushing me and I was pumping out that last painful rep like you are supposed to...Long story short, I guess my breathing may not have been right or something, because the last rep I got super dizzy, and as soon as i locked the weight in, I felt like my head was going to explode or I was gonna pass out...then had a migraine for the next couple hours, and woke up with a headache this morning.

He said I may have "popped a nerve" or something along those lines...

anyone ever heard of this?

Thanks guys!

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johnny's picture
On March 6th, 2009 johnny (not verified) says:

sounds like a great workout!!!!!!!!!!

Please take this very

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On March 6th, 2009 Dr Sean says:

Please take this very seriously. If you headache persists, you have any vision problems or any nausea go to the ER. Whenever you lift, this causes your blood pressure to rise during the concentric motion and I have had cases of burst blood vessels in all sorts of places including the brain. Also, its good to push yourself but please know your limits.

"The greatest hindrance to creativity is a formula!"
-Dr. Sean Hashmi, M.D, M.S
Internal Medicine/Nephrology
www.drseanhashmi.com

Thanks!

J_dazzle23's picture
On March 7th, 2009 J_dazzle23 says:

Thanks doc, my headache has been around after 2 days, just a small one, but noticeable, as i rarely get headaches. I havent gotten dizzy or anything, no vision problems, so I am going to give it a few days and if no improvement, definitely hit up the doc.

Thanks so much for your advice....this i am sure can be avoided by proper breathing?

The answer to your question

Dr Sean's picture
On March 7th, 2009 Dr Sean says:

The answer to your question is NO! I still recommend you followup with your doctor!

"The greatest hindrance to creativity is a formula!"
-Dr. Sean Hashmi, M.D, M.S
Internal Medicine/Nephrology
www.drseanhashmi.com

Thanks doc! i will get on it

J_dazzle23's picture
On March 9th, 2009 J_dazzle23 says:

Thanks doc! i will get on it asap!