cramps

Michael

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Jul 28, 2003, 5:10:29 PM7/28/03

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I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile
commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard.
I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps
before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least
as hard.

These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front
right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about
belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.

What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too
little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?

TIA,
Michael

Doug Huffman

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Jul 28, 2003, 8:48:06 PM7/28/03

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I am not a 'doctor'. Sounds like a 'stitch'.

for a nine mile ride I'd suggest increasing water only and being a bit
patient - maybe ease off a little.

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FrankH.3

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Jul 28, 2003, 8:41:44 PM7/28/03

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I'm no doctor but it sounnds to me like you could use some Midol!!

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Jiyang Chen

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Jul 28, 2003, 9:29:15 PM7/28/03

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I get stomach cramps all the time. Probably from drinking too much liquid
at one time because I get so thirsty on hot days. Drink liquids at 5 minute
intervals instead of a huge amount at 15 minute intervals.

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Robin Hubert

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Jul 28, 2003, 11:16:51 PM7/28/03

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I'm going to guess that you haven't excersized much in a while and that
you're getting pain from the diaghram and/or accessory muscles of breathing
including but not limited to internal and external obliques and intercostal
mm's. Keep at it.

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FrankH.3

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Jul 28, 2003, 11:02:27 PM7/28/03

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Michael

I had the same problem and a friend suggested using a product called
Cvtomax. It is a powder that you mix with water and is high in potassium
and sodium (if you have a history of high blood pressure don't touch
this stuff). It is available at Performance Bicycle on the Internet and
also at GNC health food stores. It comes in a lemon-lime or fruit punch
flavors. Don't over hydrate yourself before you ride. You should use
about one bottle for every hour you ride and don't wait until you are
thirsty. Take a drink about every 5-10 minutes while riding.

Andy

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Jul 31, 2003, 12:42:38 PM7/31/03

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I used to get some major cramps during long rides at the beginning of
the season. I found that endurance training helped but a new
supplement that is added to water has cured me. It's called e-load
and the "e" is for electrolytes. It's a powder that you add to your
water and can supplement it with additional e-load capsules. The web
site is www.eload.net for more information. Get the Lemon because
you'll barf up the strawberry!!

Andy