What About Yelling Enthusiastically?

[PJmomrunner]

Today I spent my entire morning and into the early afternoon cheering on runners at the Chicago Marathon--chilly, but not as bad as expected since it didn't rain or snow. I definitely found myself getting dizzy from time to time, but I wonder...if I'm not supposed to lift/push/pull 20-30 pounds, is it okay to scream so much my chest aches? (I'm really not sure if this is a dumb@$$ question and when I ask myself I waver between, "what are you, nuts!? Don't scream like a banshee, you'll dissect and keel over!" and "what are you, nuts?! You can't hurt yourself screaming!")

I'd like some other opinions if you wouldn't mind.

 

[geebee]

Actually activities like screaming can raise your blood pressure which I think is something you need to prevent.

 

[Ross]

I have better methods for raising blood pressure.

 

[aussigal]

Emotions can definately raise our BP...

I was taking my BP one night while watching a really sad show on TV and my BP went up over 20 points...I was very surprised so I repeated the reading another-time and it was the same result...so I reckon you should maybe be a bit less vigorous as you cheer them on...wave a flag for them

 

[aussiemember]

I am a mad supporter of Collingwood (a local football team) and find I have to be very careful when I go to games. If I allow myself to get too excited I can become quite dizzy and my heart rate goes up so I need to go for a walk and distract myself. It's a real pain as I love my sport This is the ONLY time this ever happens so it must be something to do with too much adrenalin!

 

[lynn]

Actually activities like screaming can raise your blood pressure which I think is something you need to prevent.

Hmmmmm.....I think I'm going to tell my principal at the middle school I work at. Maybe this will get me out of lunch duty! No wonder I get dizzy when I'm on duty (yelling to make myself heard with 600 students in the lunchroom)!

 

[marky]

I have better methods for raising blood pressure.

Ross.. you sly dog!


I don't know about running but before my surgery I couldn't stand and sing (like in church) without becoming very very dizzy.

 

[sue943]

I was going to ask if you were standing or sitting, I wouldn't want to stand for too long, walking is different. Doesn't standing encourage your blood to pool slightly?

 

[denobobeno]

wow

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I wish I'd read this before this past weekend! I spent 3 hours on my feet..yelling, dancing, and singing with the Rolling Stones!! and Dave Matthews! I'm still hoarse!!
I have had high blood pressure and I had a little discomfort during the concert..but, heck it was fun!!
It has been a stressful week and it felt awfully good to yell..something completely out of character for me..
I think it helped more than it hurt.. .....I guess.
xxooDeana

 

[Philip]

I don't know about the medical part of your question but It sounds like you had a great time and I know the runners appreciated the encouragement. Chicago is a great event. When you are over the hump and ready I'm sure you can talk many of us to join you for this race.
Philip

 

[CathyK.]

I also noticed I got dizzy yesterday in church as I was singing. I had to sit down for awhile.

 

[alex c.]

So for all of us who are in the pre-surgery state, I'm assuming and hoping we can do all that stuff after recovering from surgery?

 

[Marguerite53]

Yes, yes and yes. I used to get very dizzy while screaming at my daughter's volleyball matches. I was so tense when they were in the State Championship game 2 years pre-op that I had to stop cheering altogether or risk having to leave the game. (yes, they took State). I found it to be very disconcerting and worrisome. Cardiologist just smiled.

Singing also did it to me. And dancing was completely out of the quesiton.... something about singing and dancing together....no....very dizzy.

Now I find that I tend to start a visual migraine when I sing really loudly or holler. But no dizziness.

When is your next echo, PJ? I wonder if things are starting to change abit faster for you.

Please take care. Better not to do the things which you recognize can make you dizzy. I think I'd definitely tell your cardio.

Marguerite

 

[PJmomrunner]

So it looks like the concensus is that screaming is not such a good idea, huh? Something about it does feel bad I guess or I wouldn't have asked. I'm not sure I can stand there (yep, stood and walked for 4+ hours--mostly walked fast, Sue) without cheering on the athletes. I suppose I could become a bell ringer or something (Until I can run it that is, Philip ). I am due for my annual echo/CT, Marguerite.

Thanks for all the input!