flu like symptons after weight lifting

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KaciWood19
KaciWood19 Posts: 553 Member
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I have been lacking the motivation to stay on a consistent lifting routine. I will go once, lift, become super sore. Like so sore I can't move so I don't go back to the gym. Then after the 2nd day of being really sore, I start to get sick. My neck glands become swollen, I have bad headaches and I just feel really crappy. Is it because I'm not hydrated enough? I do cardio after I lift, and I stretch.
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  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
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    It's guilt, because you know you're neglecting your relationship with the barbell.

    Rigger
  • JZ_Evolution_Mark2
    JZ_Evolution_Mark2 Posts: 63 Member
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    I feel like I'm getting sick after I work out hard for a few days straight. This is because your immune system is weaker resulting from the breakdown of tissue and the exertion... and possibly elevated core temperature. You'll find that with drinking more water and sleeping more... you'll reduce this feeling.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
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    I am guessing you are lifting too intensely. What does your workout look like?
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
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    Sounds like you are getting a dip in your immune function because of the stress of the exercise (any kind of stress, either physical or mental can cause it). You are probably overdoing it. Really, unless/until you are very well-conditioned, you shouldn't be doing any more than three half-hour weight sessions a week. (Some trainers would say that you don't need any more than that ever--although others would disagree.) How much are you doing? Do you combine it with a cardio warm-up? (5 to 10 minutes).
  • sorcha1977
    sorcha1977 Posts: 133 Member
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    There's sore, and then there's TOO sore. You should feel sore but not so sore that you can hardly move. I think your body is telling you you're overdoing it.

    Make sure you do all of your stretches, and make sure you hydrate. Drink lots and lots of water to help your muscles heal. Also, make sure you're getting plenty of rest, and work different areas different days. Never do two leg days in a row, for example. You could do something like arms/chest/back one day, then abs/core the next, then legs the next day. Cycle/repeat.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
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    sorcha1977 wrote: »
    There's sore, and then there's TOO sore. You should feel sore but not so sore that you can hardly move. I think your body is telling you you're overdoing it.

    Make sure you do all of your stretches, and make sure you hydrate. Drink lots and lots of water to help your muscles heal. Also, make sure you're getting plenty of rest, and work different areas different days. Never do two leg days in a row, for example. You could do something like arms/chest/back one day, then abs/core the next, then legs the next day. Cycle/repeat.

    The OP isn't consistent so a split routine probably wouldn't be ideal. A full body routine like Stronglifts, New Rules, Starting Strength would be better.

  • uconnwinsnc1
    uconnwinsnc1 Posts: 902 Member
    edited November 2014
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    You are probably not hydrating and you are blowing out your central nervous system.

    Sleep more, drink lots of water, and don't try and max out every time you go to the gym.
  • CorlissaEats
    CorlissaEats Posts: 493 Member
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    No clue. Do you eat enough to support your activity level? Are your hormones out of wack? Is there a mineral or nutrient that if low could affect your neck glands? Muscles without enough magnesium can make you sore longer, tired and prone to foot cramps but I don't know about the headaches. Maybe its something related that that idea?
  • Wronkletoad
    Wronkletoad Posts: 368 Member
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    how about making a specific MD appointment with the appropriate specialist to get the answer instead of novice, "I watch dr oz and house, so I'm a doctor and internet diagnose myself all the time" advice?

    some of these responses are unreal *kitten*... mein gott. this is curl-in-the-squat-rack stuff, really.

    make an MD appointment with the appropriate specialist. follow instructions. wash. rince. repeat.
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
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    I agree with sorcha. There is something rare called rhabdomyolysis that is the product of muscle tissue destruction from over-training. It is a very serious problem that can result in kidney failure. One symptom of it is headache and extremely painful muscles. You also need to be wary of hyponatremia which results from eating too little food and drinking too much water (headache is a symptom of this disorder as well). I would ease off in the training and if the problem doesn't get better, consult with a sports physician.
  • uconnwinsnc1
    uconnwinsnc1 Posts: 902 Member
    edited November 2014
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    Wronkletoad wrote: »
    how about making a specific MD appointment with the appropriate specialist to get the answer instead of novice, "I watch dr oz and house, so I'm a doctor and internet diagnose myself all the time" advice?

    some of these responses are unreal *kitten*... mein gott. this is curl-in-the-squat-rack stuff, really.

    make an MD appointment with the appropriate specialist. follow instructions. wash. rince. repeat.

    Swollen glands and headaches are signs of dehydration. A doctors appointment makes sense, but I really think more water will solve the problem.
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
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    What does your urine look like? (Don't worry about TMI--this is important.) It should basically be straw-colored. If it is clear, like water, you are over-hydrated and a candidate for hyponatremia. If it is brown or rust-colored, that is bad and you need to get to a doc.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
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    Wronkletoad wrote: »
    how about making a specific MD appointment with the appropriate specialist to get the answer instead of novice, "I watch dr oz and house, so I'm a doctor and internet diagnose myself all the time" advice?

    some of these responses are unreal *kitten*... mein gott. this is curl-in-the-squat-rack stuff, really.

    make an MD appointment with the appropriate specialist. follow instructions. wash. rince. repeat.

    Then why is OP asking in a forum? To have everyone say see a doctor.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
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    Probably a combination of over doing your workout and a large calorie restriction. How many calories are you eating?
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
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    __drmerc__ wrote: »
    SanteMulberry wrote: »
    If it is clear, like water, you are over-hydrated and a candidate for hyponatremia.

    lol

    OK there buddy. Over hydration LOL

  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
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    Probably a lack of hydration and/or lack of enough food to fuel your workouts.

    As far as getting sore goes, that's likely because you're not consistent enough with your lifting. Do it more often and it gets easier.

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