Is this something I should worry about?

[the.gladiator1987]

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After squats yesterday I had a throbbing in my head, and Im not sure if thats good. The last thing I want is to die young because of some aneurysm or torn aorta. How could I know this wouldnt happen to me?

 

[-SD-]

Ive had extreme headaches after hard squats but i wasnt breathing properly. Just breathe properly dont hold your breath and you should be ok

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Ive had extreme headaches after hard squats but i wasnt breathing properly. Just breathe properly dont hold your breath and you should be ok

yea thats what i did, or didnt do. Was to breathe. Jus wondering if its normal even for a 22 y/o

 

[artificialaspirations]

It sounds like those people all had pre-existing aneurysms of the aorta that manifested itself during the BP spike caused by weightlifting, not formed as a result of weightlifting. I agree that the heart ultrasound is probably a good idea for everyone on this board and especially those who do strongman and PL. I'll ask my physician about it when I get my annual physical.

I am not a doctor, but I would monitor BP both on and off and I would be more concerned about these symptoms when you're on your next cycle.

The first time I went to pull 405 I had a huge BP spike that made me feel like my head was going to explode so I set the bar down. It caused a headache for the rest of the day and I haven't experienced that since albeit my weights are heavier.

I think if you ask 10 doctors you will hear 10 different things about weightlifting and cardio vascular health.

 

[artificialaspirations]

yea thats what i did, or didnt do. Was to breathe. Jus wondering if its normal even for a 22 y/o

you have to hold your breath during the lift to keep your torso tight, You NEED to breathe right after.

 

[artificialaspirations]

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After squats yesterday I had a throbbing in my head, and Im not sure if thats good. The last thing I want is to die young because of some aneurysm or torn aorta. How could I know this wouldnt happen to me?

go watch some vids of mariusz or zydrunas on youtube and that should ease your mind about how much BP some people's body can handle.

 

[b fold the truth]

Ive had extreme headaches after hard squats but i wasnt breathing properly. Just breathe properly dont hold your breath and you should be ok

Yeah...and never ever ever use more than your body weight on any exercises. Biceps included.

Scientific studies have shown that it is very common for the Systolic pressure in a lifter's body to often reach 400+, and return after exercise.

 

[burnthiscorpse]

I noticed yesterday while doing deads on my two heavy work sets. They were those eye bulging sets...you know what I mean. I had a headache for the rest of the day. I also gave myself a huge knot in my neck from the trapezius stress so the knot was 75% of the problem. When I took deep breaths for the rest of the day though i felt like someone beat my lungs with a 2x4.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

lol thanks for the responses. For some reason the one thing that worries me is my heart. Maybe ill look into heart health and everything I can o to make it stronger so I wont worry.

What can I do to make sure everything is working fine and im not predisposed to anything?

 

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Yes it will happen even at age 22 because thats when its happened to me long time ago

 

[ryansdad]

Go to the doctor and get yourself checked if you're so worried about it. The way I see it, when it's my turn, it's my turn. Not going to stress over it.

 

[joe d]

lol thanks for the responses. For some reason the one thing that worries me is my heart. Maybe ill look into heart health and everything I can o to make it stronger so I wont worry.

What can I do to make sure everything is working fine and im not predisposed to anything?

good idea. the heart is whats being stressed the most.

the best thing to do is to go to your doctor and tell him your concern. ask him to check it out. he will know what to look for.

 

[artificialaspirations]

lol thanks for the responses. For some reason the one thing that worries me is my heart. Maybe ill look into heart health and everything I can o to make it stronger so I wont worry.

What can I do to make sure everything is working fine and im not predisposed to anything?

you can do bloodwork and the heart ultrasound.