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Posted 3/12/2014 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
It has been a strange couple of days. I've been sick with an ear and sinus infection and stayed home Monday. I came back to work yesterday and still felt icky, but managed. I forced myself to still do my walk on the treadmill and my weights even though both have me feeling a little like jello and like they're going to give out on me. I swore up and down I was getting MS or ALS or something crazy. I didn't eat much last night cause my stomach was in knots although it was growling. My This morning, my legs still feel a little weird, but sturdier. My arms are a little shaky too. I felt my anxiety climbing when I got to work, but did some deep breaths to calm myself down and took a half of an Ativan and am ok now. I just hate feeling like this. Like symptoms just bounce all over the place. It totally makes me appreciate the times when I am feeling something resembling normal! I just needed to spill this out so thanks for "listening". Hope everyone is doing ok today.  
Posted 3/12/2014 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
To top it off, my cat is sick too. Had to take her to the vet Monday because of sneezing and watery eyes and just not acting like herself. They gave her medicine which is a b**** to get down her throat and so I'm worried about her too.
Posted 3/12/2014 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I hope your cat is all right. I love animals. I know what you mean when the symptoms bounce all over the place. Hey Do you ever get shaking and trembleing inside your body. It feels like its just vibrating all over inside your body. Some times My head shakes to.Misty.
Posted 3/12/2014 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, when my anxiety is high, it literally feels like my insides are vibrating. Muscles sometimes randomly twitch too.
Posted 3/12/2014 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MSP.,

I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. (and kitty too)

I really encourage you to take it easy and heal completely before pushing yourself too much in the exercise department.

I work out regularly as well...and a little cold virus usually does not require a hiatus from exercise...but a double infection involving your ears and sinuses will benefit from some rest!

My overall anxiety and symptoms can increase when I am not feeling well.

Give yourself a few days to recover, and you should find your anxiety lessening

Get well soon!

S.C.
Posted 3/12/2014 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC.
It's interesting you mention about the exercise because I wondered if pushing might wear me down more. My anxiety is intense right now so my appetite is down and my arms and legs are back to feeling like jello. I started lifting light weights doing arm exercises 2 weeks ago. My right arm feels like it randomly tenses or twitches which has me freaked out. I mentioned it to my son (he has talked me down from panic many times and been through it himself) and is sure it's because my muscles aren't used to the weight lifting even though it's not heavy. I do it like 3 - 4 times a week; 12 reps of 4 different exercises, then last week went to 2 sets of reps. Is that really too much for starters? Maybe combined with anxiety that is making me scared to death that it's something neurological?
Posted 3/13/2014 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
MSP.,

I do believe that you are feeling the after effects of muscle stimulation and fatigue from your new regimen, and it will most likely start to pass soon, as your body adjusts.:)

I too get the random muscle twitches. I have also had the jelly arms/legs symptom, that I believe could be related to either the workouts and/or the anxiety.

Good job on getting fit and active, and keep up the good work...

...once you are feeling better and over your infections!

S.C.
Posted 3/13/2014 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Panda,

What are you doing for exercises? What weight, how long of a rest between sets, do you do the same exercise back to back and move to a new one, or do you work out in a circuit?

Starting out with 2 sets of between 8-12 exercises is generally an average start up, doing between 10-15 reps per exercise, finishing off with 20 minutes of cardio.

That's a super-duper-ultra-basic framework.

Your body craves strength training, and only by working it will you get to push through these experiences.

It's also perfectly normal to have "noodle legs" and twitching, and as I've said before, it's a good, healthy sign! It means your body's systems are awake! :)





M.
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