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09-23-2014, 03:19 PM
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I pushed mowed our front and back yard yesterday. In the South, it's still pretty hot and I guess I pushed a little too hard. I came in and cooled off and felt a little better. But last night I had a major headache and just didn't feel "right".
I woke up this morning pretty early and felt waves of anxiety that have been consistent throughout the day. I also am really achy all over. Like a flu type of ache, not a work out type ache. I just can't shake the feeling that something is wrong with me. I know it's probably my anxiety making me think that way. My mood has been pretty low all day. The temps are actually fair today considering and I didn't even get out to enjoy the weather. Could this be caused from over exerting myself yesterday? Ugh. I feel awful.
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09-23-2014, 03:38 PM
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I have a push mower as well and if I go do it in the heat I suffer later and I'm reasonably healthy these days.
My personal theory and here's the short version is that the combination of the over exertion and the heat increases lactic acid and with increased lactic acid comes the anxiety and panic. With prolonged exercize I sometimes get this strange jittery feeling all over and it feels as if I'm jittery inside my body as well. If I were you I'd take some magnesium, drink lots of water, and take it easy today so that you can recover. I hope you're feeling better later. |
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09-23-2014, 03:40 PM
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You described my symptoms perfectly. Thank you!
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09-23-2014, 03:43 PM
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Do you have a bathtub? Probably too hot for a hot bath there where you live, but you could try a warm relaxing bath with some epsom salts. Just don't overdo it with the salts.
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09-23-2014, 04:03 PM
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A push mower with a motor or a reel mower( no motor)?
If a motor - the noise & vibration could be part of it too.
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09-23-2014, 04:10 PM
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With a motor. I had my ear buds in also. I knew I shouldn't have pushed myself to finish mowing after I came in the first time. It was the first "real" physical exertion where I had pushed myself hard.
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09-23-2014, 04:18 PM
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I've been avoiding mowing my grass for two summers now and hired a local kid to do it for me.
At first I thought it was exertion and the noise, but I feel like I'm very sensitive to vibrations. Even something as simple as vacuuming floors would cause issues. Getting haircuts with electric clippers is an issue, I had a bad setback after the last haircut. Driving on rough roads, especially when we have snow and it creates a "washboard" effect, gives me huge issues.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months. March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again. Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before. June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback. November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback. 2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring. Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far. June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement. September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear. November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing). January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work. Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens. |
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09-23-2014, 05:49 PM
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Silly Lara.
 I thought you meant a push type mower without a motor. I use one of those ones. Hard work but makes the grass nice. I agree, it could be the vibrations and noise and well as over exerting yourself. |
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09-23-2014, 08:05 PM
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You must not have much grass or grass that is not thick. I used to use one. You develop lots of arm strength with them.
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09-23-2014, 08:35 PM
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Mark- We live in a subdivision, so yes, not too much grass. The back yard had definitely grown up and that is where I think I "pushed" a little too hard.
My upper arm strength has been fairly decent. Between working at the hospital and in nursing school I was pulling on patients left and right! Now I'm turning into a weak blob 
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