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Posted 10/9/2010 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone else get lightheaded, nauseated and or upper abdominal/chest pain with exercise (even just walking briskly)? I don't know if it's from whatever is disturbing my gut, or from something else.

Please let me know. It is upsetting.
Posted 10/9/2010 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, shaky too. Wondered it it was related to taking Lialda.
Posted 10/9/2010 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Not that I represent the end all and be all, but I take Lialda and do some exercising. No particular problems here. Are you a general practioner docGP? if you are, then you must know that those symptoms can be cardiac in origin. remind you of angina? Please see a doctor and have a cardiac evaluation done! takecare.
Posted 10/9/2010 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
i also have been taking lialda for about a year, but i had these symptoms with exercise for several years before that and before my gut got sick. It may be lated to my concomitant Lyme. Cardiac work-up has always been normal. Before I say to myself that everything is Lyme related, I want to investigate other things that I seem to have. thanks.
Posted 10/9/2010 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Doc, I'm not (I admit sadly) a big exerciser, but I've never had my UC act up with the big of gym work, Curves sessions, or 1.5 mile brisk walks I do on a regular basis.

I hope you figure it out.
Posted 10/9/2010 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
I've been getting very dizzy and nauseated whenever I exercise ever since my first serious flare, which was about three or four years ago. I think it's due to all the blood I lost.

My body feels great afterward though.

I've always been a fainter, especially in high school. My heart also flutters a lot. I was very worried about it back then; however, doctors could not find anything wrong with me although they would tell me I had low blood pressure. Some 30 years later, and I still get heart flutters, dizzy spells, and lightheadedness. However, I haven't worried about it since high school. I guess one gets used to it.

Anyway, I wouldn't let the dizziness and nauseousness stop you from exercising. I still do cardiovascular exercise all the time. The worst that can happen is that you will faint. It's no big deal

Ways to reduce the dizziness and nauseousness are: eat more protein, drink plenty of water, and make sure you get enough oxygen.

Post Edited (subdued) : 10/9/2010 11:31:22 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/10/2010 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
I'm glad cardiovascular work up is negative. I guess Lyme can cause anything, but that should be diagnosis of exclusion. UC stinks, but weird for you to get lightheaded/nauseated. Hopefully no carotid disease/stenosis. Maybe get some carotid dopplers to make sure? Truly a puzzle. maybe you are anemic? Should definitely get it worked up. CBC okay? Hope you feeling better and figure it out.
Posted 10/10/2010 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
when I exercise and am flaring, I always have to go right in the middle of it
Posted 10/11/2010 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
No abdominal pain but I get light headed very easily. Usually not from walking but I have passed out at the gym before. My limbs fall asleep really easily too.
Posted 10/11/2010 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
I've never felt great while doing exercise...probably why I'm not an avid participant.

Weights..OK...walking..no problem. Running..ugh.

I guess I don't push myself enough...not hard, meaning, just beyond a bit.

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