MVP + beta blocker: is it normal to feel extremely weak at the gym?
Hi everyone,
I (28F) was diagnosed with MVP with mild regurgitation and been taking a beta blocker, very low dose (1.25mg). My cardiologist advised me to go back to the gym and live my life as before the diagnosis.
However, it is very hard for me to workout. After 15 minutes my legs get shaky. I also get really dizzy after the treadmill.
I gave birth around 11 months ago and haven’t been exercising since pregnancy because of multiple complications I had during pregnancy.
It is understandable to need some time to adjust to the new routine, but I haven’t been a pro before and have been starting and quitting the gym multiple times in my life but never felt this weak and dizzy and not being able to complete even simple workouts.
All of my blood tests and echo came back normal without anything suggesting this kind of issue.
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who went through something similar. Do you have any advice on how to ease back into the workouts without feeling so awful.
I am seriously thinking about quitting the gym because I am afraid of passing out and stressing myself and everyone around me.