Turning blue during a hard workout?
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WhitR86
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After doing 30 min on the eliptical tonight my nails were blue and kind of tingly. Just curious what this is, google was not any help. I definitely wasn't cold, I was pouring sweat and red faced. I still went hard for another 10 mins and wasn't overly exhausted. Anyone have this happen and/or can shed some light? Id appreciate it.
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I've never heard of that before. How is your circulation? I know that poor circulation can cause our skin/nails to turn blue. I'm not saying that is the answer, but it is something to think about.0
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I've never heard of that before. How is your circulation? I know that poor circulation can cause our skin/nails to turn blue. I'm not saying that is the answer, but it is something to think about.
That's what I was thinking. Sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome.0 -
blue nails...bhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha0
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You are a nurse according to your profile...I would ask the doctors you work with.0
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blue nails...bhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Now you've made my mind go into the gutter.0 -
Did you check your MM's?0
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blue nails...bhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Now you've made my mind go into the gutter.
LOL sorry could not resist...0 -
seriously though I have never heard of this ...like Sara said check with a dr that you work with ...0
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I would guess circulation too, but I'm not the expert. I always move my hands/ wiggle my fingers when I'm on the treadmill/elliptical or mine get tingly too; I've always had crappy circulation :laugh:0
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Did you check your MM's?
not sure what you are referring too, MMs?
As a nurse we are good at assessment and relaying that to physicians who diagnose. Based on expecience I'm wondering if I'm anemic maybe. But like people have said, I can definitely bring it up to someone at the hospital next time I work.0 -
I would go see a doctor.....0
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It is part of a basic ASSESSMENT. Vital signs are actual measurements.0
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I've never heard of that before. How is your circulation? I know that poor circulation can cause our skin/nails to turn blue. I'm not saying that is the answer, but it is something to think about.
That's what I was thinking. Sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome.
Raynaud's was my first thought as well. My mom has it. Her fingertips and toes are always blueish.0 -
I'd be really careful here until you get checked out. Blue nails like this when exercising makes me think low blood O2, though there could be other causes. It could be nothing, or could be as serious as a previously undetected heart condition. Are you short of breath at the same time?0
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Also a good sign of a good healthcare provider to ask medical advice over the internet. Cause obviously, random internet strangers will diagnose you. My point is that as a nurse, you should know what cyanosis means and the potential implications. And not trust the opinions of random internet strangers. But whatever, guess that makes me a jerk.
It says this at the bottom for a reason:
Posts by members, moderators and admins should not be considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy.0 -
It is part of a basic ASSESSMENT. Vital signs are actual measurements. Heres an abbreviation I use for rude people. FU.
No need to be rude to anyone here. You are the one posting on a Fitness forum about something you should see a doctor about. I would avoid doing any exercise until you have a doctor check you out.0 -
No offense but I don't think she was being rude. Blue fingertips isn't really a mystery....it should be basic knowledge to a nurse. Especially a RN. Hell most of the RN's I worked with gave the doctors advice.0
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This is a simple question that is being asked. She isn't looking for a diagnosis of what is going on...just wants to see if anyone else has experienced these symptoms. It is blatantly obvious that no one should fully trust any answer on these forums, but it is not a place to argue who has more credentials as a nurse than the other. I mean seriously people can't we all just get along?0
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Also a good sign of a good healthcare provider to ask medical advice over the internet. Cause obviously, random internet strangers will diagnose you. My point is that as a nurse, you should know what cyanosis means and the potential implications. And not trust the opinions of random internet strangers. But whatever, guess that makes me a jerk.
It says this at the bottom for a reason:
Posts by members, moderators and admins should not be considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy.
^This. And Cait - I don't think you are a jerk at all, nor anyone that suggested her checking with a doctor or the ones she works with.0 -
This is a simple question that is being asked. She isn't looking for a diagnosis of what is going on...just wants to see if anyone else has experienced these symptoms. It is blatantly obvious that no one should fully trust any answer on these forums, but it is not a place to argue who has more credentials as a nurse than the other. I mean seriously people can't we all just get along?
welcome to the internet. It's nice to meet you.0
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