Help! I'm passing out after workouts!

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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    sounds like blood pressure maybe too high.
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    I've got a question and maybe someone's got an answer for it. After I finish an intense walk (or any kind of intense workout), I start getting tunnel vision, legs get wobbly, and nearly pass out. There are time that I do pass out for a few seconds. I do deep breathing to slow my heart rate and maybe I shouldn't do that, I don't know. But I'm scared to do any kind of work outs on my own since this happens every time. Before my workout I eat protein - which I thought would give me an energy kick before the workout. But I just can't figure out why I'm passing out? Does anyone have suggestions or advice to help me out?

    I had this exact same situation when I unintentionally didn't eat carbs for 8ish hours and then played 2 hours of tennis and 30 minutes of hill sprints. I thought I was going to throw up, I couldn't see right, and I was super lightheaded an dizzy. my whole vision was blacked over for a few seconds at a time.

    Eating carbs and enough calories was enough to not make it happen again FOR ME.

    However, if you have this condition regularly, like others said - You NEED to see a doctor. There could be serious health issues causing this.
  • muzicgurl02
    muzicgurl02 Posts: 31
    Thanks for all the suggestions. I did go see my doctor today and they will be running some tests on me to find out what's going on. They think the combination of the high humidity and my blood pressure didn't help my situation out. I will be staying off the exercise until I know for sure what's going on. Thanks again for your support.
  • StormChaser217
    StormChaser217 Posts: 70 Member
    You really do need to go to a doctor and get a check up . Make sure you drink lots of water , and eat right . But most of all first see a doctor .
  • StormChaser217
    StormChaser217 Posts: 70 Member
    I am so glad you went to see a doctor . Remember drink lots of water when you work out .
  • JennsLosing
    JennsLosing Posts: 1,026
    maybe your bringing your heart rate down to quickly? anyways, i'd still go talk to a dr just to be sure
  • JennsLosing
    JennsLosing Posts: 1,026
    just saw you went to go see a dr, good luck to you ; )
  • jane130
    jane130 Posts: 28 Member
    Go see a doctor, fainting is not considered normal and can be dangerous. I would think you are having blood pressure issues, get your blood pressure checked (they have machines at grocery stores). Dehydration can cause low blood pressure, which is why people on here are suggesting you drink water.

    Don't mess around though, you need to see a health care provider if you are fainting.
  • 38Gigi38
    38Gigi38 Posts: 115 Member
    Suggest that your doctor request a Tilt Table test. I have a disorder called Vasovagal syncope, and that is just a big word for blood pooling in my legs. It causes my blood pressure to drop really fast when I'm standing too long because the blood isn't getting to m brain as fast as it should be, and I will pass out every time that it happens. Dehydration makes this disorder worse so that might be a contributing factor. I'm glad that you went to the doctor, just make sure they run the right tests.
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