Re: Strange fatigue again...? (long)

Hey Hippy,

Iron supplements cost very little but you are right when you say that
you have to be careful. I think the word is moderation. ;o)

Cheers

John

hippy said:

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You could also take an iron tablet every second day.

What's cheaper - a steak or supplements?
I'm guessing the steak. I've heard iron supps
shouldn't be taken though if at all possible.
Actually, I'd prefer no supplements at all
but my diet obviously isn't optimal so maybe.
I'll read some of that AIS material about
iron deficiency and see how much the pills
of power are...

thanks!

hippy
"iron is found in green leaves you say?" :-D

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: and matched perfectly with what the
: doc guessed when I told him I'd had
: a cold for 4+ weeks.

: hippy

Four weeks for a cold sucks. Next time you get a cold, at the very
beginning, get zinc lonzenges. I tried them last year on a cold and the
cold was soooooo mild and only lasted about 3 days.

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: doc guessed when I told him I'd had
: a cold for 4+ weeks.

Four weeks for a cold sucks. Next time you get a cold, at the very
beginning, get zinc lonzenges. I tried them last year on a cold and

the

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cold was soooooo mild and only lasted about 3 days.

When I said 4 weeks to the doc, he said that it probably
wasn't a cold given that duration. It was more likely an
infection of some kind. This would explain the low
platelete count in my blood tests.
I might try those zinc tabs next time just to see how they
work - honestly though, I try and avoid buying that stuff.
Sometimes it works and I get over it, other times, I just
end up running myself into the ground. Stubborness is a
gift and also a curse ;-)

hippy

Ok, I kow this thread is old and probably dead, but it just reminded me of
something that happened last week. Actually it was two different things
that may be related. I was riding to work on Monday or Tuesday, and
everything was fine until about 6 miles into the ride I suddenly got very
dizzy. It was only for a second, but it was completely disorienting
and really freaked me out. I rode the last mile and a half taking things
very easy and drinking more water than I usually would. Once I got to work
everything was fine and Had no problems the rest of the day. On Wednesday
night (I work nights, BTW) I was at work and everything was fine until
about 9:30 pm when I suddenly got very tired and had trouble concentrating.
Several times I started working on one of the many things I do and would
get sidetracked and completely forget about it only to return later and be
completely surprised that it was not finished. Anyway, I left the Boss a
note saying I thought I was coming down with the cold that has been going
around and may not be in the next day. He called the next day to say they
had everything in hand and that I could take the day off. I have felt
perfectly fine ever since then.

Anyway, to get to the point... Do you think these things could be related.
I do have part of a Mountain Dew most days before riding to work (It's been
too hot for coffee). I've also been having waffles this last week with lots
of syrup on them. Could this be a sugar related thing?

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Anyway, to get to the point... Do you think these things could be related.
I do have part of a Mountain Dew most days before riding to work (It's

been

Quoted message said:

too hot for coffee). I've also been having waffles this last week with

lots

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of syrup on them. Could this be a sugar related thing?

In my situation I'm pretty sure it was sugar-related. But as everyone
else said - get checked out by a doctor if symptoms persist, etc..

I would not drink the mountain dew before a ride. "Usually" I
don't have sugary foods prior to a ride - only during and after
and only if they are particularly long or strenuous.

For my 1 hour-ish commutes morning and night I only drink
water anyway and I'm fine. It's only longer rides that I take
food. Actually, I don't even use sports drinks on my 100k+
weekend rides. Sometimes I have a gatorade after the long
rides, sometimes not.
In summer, 40degC+, I may drink more sports drinks but
water usually does me pretty well.

Try some less sweet foods and see if you notice a change.

hth
hippy

It could be sugar related as you guessed.

It may also be caffeine related. For some people, Minear's Disease seems
to be affected by caffeine. BTW, decongestants and dairy products have
also been linked to vertigo attacks like this.

If spells like this persist you should see an ear, nose and throat
specialist to check for middle ear problems like Minear's.

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Mr. E. Mann said:

Ok, I kow this thread is old and probably dead, but it just reminded me of
something that happened last week. Actually it was two different things
that may be related. I was riding to work on Monday or Tuesday, and
everything was fine until about 6 miles into the ride I suddenly got very
dizzy. It was only for a second, but it was completely disorienting
and really freaked me out. I rode the last mile and a half taking things
very easy and drinking more water than I usually would. Once I got to work
everything was fine and Had no problems the rest of the day. On Wednesday
night (I work nights, BTW) I was at work and everything was fine until
about 9:30 pm when I suddenly got very tired and had trouble concentrating.
Several times I started working on one of the many things I do and would
get sidetracked and completely forget about it only to return later and be
completely surprised that it was not finished. Anyway, I left the Boss a
note saying I thought I was coming down with the cold that has been going
around and may not be in the next day. He called the next day to say they
had everything in hand and that I could take the day off. I have felt
perfectly fine ever since then.

Anyway, to get to the point... Do you think these things could be related.
I do have part of a Mountain Dew most days before riding to work (It's been
too hot for coffee). I've also been having waffles this last week with lots
of syrup on them. Could this be a sugar related thing?

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John Staines said:

Hey Hippy,

Iron supplements cost very little but you are right when you say that
you have to be careful. I think the word is moderation. ;o)

Cheers

John

Just swallow a ball-bearing every once in awhile.

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