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Post by diggerdaz on Mar 21, 2015 21:22:03 GMT
Any body get bad cramps after a big ride?I've tried everything to stop them only get them after the ride but dam they nack. Taking plenty of water in before during and after plenty of bananas,pissing me off now anyone else have this or any solution?
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Post by mattyeti on Mar 21, 2015 21:25:52 GMT
Sometimes you can drink too much and flush all the salt out of your system. Try add in a bit of salt to your water or get some isotonic tablets or similar.
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Post by diggerdaz on Mar 21, 2015 21:38:36 GMT
Been using electrolyte tablets in water, potassium tablets (1 every day) I've looked on nhs site going to try some rub oil to try before a ride.
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Post by marsbarman on Mar 21, 2015 21:39:50 GMT
Sounds like you've not got enough slat. Have a bottle of Powerade in your bag for half way round.
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Post by lowcogger on Mar 21, 2015 22:00:02 GMT
I used to suffer terrible cramps in my quads and put it down to knee pads being cinched a bit too tight.
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Post by diggerdaz on Mar 22, 2015 18:45:30 GMT
Will try both needs sorting its spoiling me rides. Having to bail on the last few miles especially on climbs
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Post by matthews on Mar 24, 2015 16:46:11 GMT
Packet or 2 of hula hoops (bbq flavour) mid ride followed by roast tatties with salt on post ride
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Post by bettyswollox on Mar 24, 2015 22:15:19 GMT
Lol more salt
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Post by diggerdaz on Mar 24, 2015 22:31:37 GMT
I'm taking in enough salt the trouble is my body isn't processing fast enough, I'm under a liver specialist cause I've gotva few small lumps on it he going to book me in for some test to try and sort it. Here's hoping it pissing me off now,cramp kicks in after about 2 -2half hours which i can ride through but buy the time i get home jump in a hot tub feed up then it kicks in it's like a dog biting both legs from ars to knee.
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Post by step on Mar 24, 2015 22:33:39 GMT
Sounds daft but milk after a ride, helps your muscles repair should take the sting out post ride
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Mar 25, 2015 7:52:38 GMT
Have you tried doing some stretches before and after the ride?
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Post by hodgy on Mar 25, 2015 9:00:08 GMT
I'm taking in enough salt the trouble is my body isn't processing fast enough, I'm under a liver specialist cause I've gotva few small lumps on it he going to book me in for some test to try and sort it. Here's hoping it pissing me off now,cramp kicks in after about 2 -2half hours which i can ride through but buy the time i get home jump in a hot tub feed up then it kicks in it's like a dog biting both legs from ars to knee. I have experienced that ..most recently last December after returning home as a passenger from a Whinlatter ride ..no hint of a problem on the way back until I tried to get out of my mates van ..same thing ..both legs completely seized ...totally excruciating pain and it took me about 5 mins to walk less than 10 yds to my front door and a further 5 mins for the legs to un -seize ..it's not the first time that this has happened ..but it has previously just been in one leg. I use at least 2-21/2 NUUN electrolyte tabs in 2l of water ..and this helps a lot ..it's usually when I have a long drive home after a ride that I get problems ..hardly ever now during the ride itself I have heard that a milk drink does help to repair muscles after a ride ..as Step has mentioned ..and I also if out for the day carry a packet of ready salted crisps ...maybe the hot bath isn't doing you any favours as most elite athletes "recover" in an ice bath ..which is obviously the complete opposite of what you are doing ( although I do the same!) I'm interested to hear what tests to your liver reveal ..I have a " fatty " liver which may well be a result of my diabetes ...so I would be interested to know of any results you may have regarding this .. Hope you get sorted ... |
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Post by diggerdaz on Mar 25, 2015 21:24:30 GMT
So do i mate I've done a little research but dont want to look to much into it until i see the doc. Carnt get in to se him till june 7 which isn't ideal so will muddle on till then but will post any helpful info for you mate.
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Post by hodgy on Mar 25, 2015 21:31:39 GMT
Thanks for that ..fingers crossed you get some answers .
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