Does anybody else get really nauseous?

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nicolethel
nicolethel Posts: 5 Member
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I have always loved working out. However it seems that whenever I push myself (nothing extreme) I get nauseous very easily. It's so discouraging. I love doing group classes! Yoga, weight lifting classes, cardio. But by mid class I would be so nauseous it would just make the class miserable for me. So miserable that it would make the remainder of the class worthless because I would do everything half-*kitten* after I got nauseous. I also make sure to have a small light snack before and hydrate throughout the day prior to my workout. But I still get nauseous.

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  • getstrongkaylen
    getstrongkaylen Posts: 137 Member
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    I find that I get nauseous if I eat too close to my workout.. But that's just me. It's different for everyone.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,406 Member
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    How soon before your workout do you have your snack? Have you tried working out on an empty stomach or near empty? You could be drinking too much water before a workout as well, I know I can get that "swooshing" feeling if I dont be careful of how much I drink.

    Is it nerves/anxiety?

    Could it be an allergy to a perfume, body oder, deoderant around you?
  • nancypnurse
    nancypnurse Posts: 123 Member
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    Wondering if you have vertigo?-- dizziness, nausea. Sometimes it is caused by an inner ear problem, sometimes a problem with blood flow, and sometimes they aren't sure why. Or have you ever been told that you have hypoglycemia? I would take this question to my doctor... it may have an easy cure.... Best of luck, and let us know if you find an answer....
  • Gingerspice45
    Gingerspice45 Posts: 137 Member
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    Could be dehydration. I was having this problem with my boxing classes but once my conditioning improved I stopped getting this feeling most of the time. I went about 6 months where I would feel sick during the workout and that was the only thing other than low blood sugar I could find as a cause. Try drinking more water and eating a light snack the day of the work out. I had to work through the nausea for it to stop. Sometimes when the trainer makes the class a more difficult one I still get nausea but most of the time I don't now.
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
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    No, but i get light headed if i know if I am going to have a large dinner, and need to save up calories. I just try to spread my calories out more.
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
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    Check your water in/out and sodium balance. From what you describe it sounds more inner ear than GI which is highly influenced by hydration/salt. Certainly does not sound serious, but a consult with a physician may help you figure out what's causing the persistent nausea.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
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    CSARdiver wrote: »
    Check your water in/out and sodium balance. From what you describe it sounds more inner ear than GI which is highly influenced by hydration/salt. Certainly does not sound serious, but a consult with a physician may help you figure out what's causing the persistent nausea.

    I agree, this is doctor-worthy, not only because it's causing such misery but also because it could be something in your noggin instead of your stomach. It's happened to me a couple of times in years of working out, both times from being late for dinner, but that doesn't sound like what's going on with you. I would be woozy as well as nauseated, it sounds like you just feel sick? Does it happen if you take it really easy? Maybe something sinus-y brought on by mouth breathing?
  • nicolethel
    nicolethel Posts: 5 Member
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    Gingerspice45 wrote: »
    Could be dehydration. I was having this problem with my boxing classes but once my conditioning improved I stopped getting this feeling most of the time. I went about 6 months where I would feel sick during the workout and that was the only thing other than low blood sugar I could find as a cause. Try drinking more water and eating a light snack the day of the work out. I had to work through the nausea for it to stop. Sometimes when the trainer makes the class a more difficult one I still get nausea but most of the time I don't now.


    Thanks so much for replying!!! I'm thinking that either I have a dehydration problem and am not getting enough water the day before and day of. I'm also wondering if I might have a vertigo problem as well? My Mom has always had nausea issues and inner ear related problems. The funny thing is that I am totally fine on a boat, but in a car, if I lose sight of the road for one minute I get nauseas.
  • nicolethel
    nicolethel Posts: 5 Member
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    I am really
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    Check your water in/out and sodium balance. From what you describe it sounds more inner ear than GI which is highly influenced by hydration/salt. Certainly does not sound serious, but a consult with a physician may help you figure out what's causing the persistent nausea.

    I agree, this is doctor-worthy, not only because it's causing such misery but also because it could be something in your noggin instead of your stomach. It's happened to me a couple of times in years of working out, both times from being late for dinner, but that doesn't sound like what's going on with you. I would be woozy as well as nauseated, it sounds like you just feel sick? Does it happen if you take it really easy? Maybe something sinus-y brought on by mouth breathing?

    I am really careful about breathing right, taking it slow and not overdoing it. I'm going to try hydrating more and getting my ears checked out. It's a number when I am not tired from the workout, but I have to stop because I am so nauseas.
  • nicolethel
    nicolethel Posts: 5 Member
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    dakotababy wrote: »
    How soon before your workout do you have your snack? Have you tried working out on an empty stomach or near empty? You could be drinking too much water before a workout as well, I know I can get that "swooshing" feeling if I dont be careful of how much I drink.

    Is it nerves/anxiety?

    Could it be an allergy to a perfume, body oder, deoderant around you?

    I will usually have a banana about an hour to a half hour before my workout. I will usually not drink too much before because I also get the "swooshing" feeling in my stomach. Not nerves or anxiety... I don't think? I am usually pretty calm.

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