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Posted 12/26/2012 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone this will be my first post so here I go. I am currently 19 years old and was diagnosed with UC last year. Before being diagnosed with UC, I used to go to the gym everyday and work out for about an hour and 30. But now I cant even last for about 40 minutes without getting tired and lightheaded. I cant run or lift weight without feeling dizzy and needing to go to the bathroom. I just want to know if this is a side effect of UC or something else. It has barely been one year and i am already getting sick of this. I cant imagine how some of you guys have been living with UC for years.
Posted 12/26/2012 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
It's a side effect of being sick.

Take a nice long rest and heal.

What meds are you on?
What's the extent of your UC...throughout or limited?

Are you flaring at this time?

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Posted 12/26/2012 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
TheBear,

Welcome to the forum.

It could be UC, and or the meds too.

It could also be malabsorption of nutrients too.

What meds are you on?

 

Posted 12/26/2012 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
Flares can really run down your body's stores of key nutrients. During my last flare my blood work was so fouled up that I was referred to an oncologist to check for lymphoma. But it turned out to be a temporary problem and my blood work returned to normal shortly after my flare ended.

Try to get your blood levels of iron, B12, folic acid, and vitamin D. CRP should indicate your level of inflammation. Before UC my CRP was always between .2 and .4. At the height of inflammation it was 97.7, (this is not a misprint). But it also went back to normal when the flare ended.

Blood work is a must if you are on meds since it gives warning of impending liver and kidney problems.
Posted 12/27/2012 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Check your meds and diet. Do less excercise at the height of a flare, your body is trying to fight a disease so resting is a better idea.

I've stopped all exercise for the time being, just taking it easy.
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