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Stomache heat cramps
PatsyFitzpatrick
Posts: 335 Member
Uggh. Anyone have home remedy? I drink 2 sometime 3 bottle of spring water before run. Nothing on run. My average run is a 10k long run 15k. The temp. here is not bad or as hot as July Aug and Sept. I feel like it is my internal thermostat. Thoughts?
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Love to say there's a quick answer from me, but no such luck. I've been tweaking for about 2 years, trying to find something that will stop the heat cramps any time I work out (not just when I run).
I have found, tho, that the cramps are less if I drink gatorade or powerade before running / working out rather than just straight water. Don't know if it's coincidence since I haven't tried going back to straight water to see if they get worse again.
Oh, and I do take sips of water during my long runs - rather than nothing at all.
I'll be watching this thread to see if anyone else has any ideas.0 -
Yes, to the above. I was going to recommend orange slices. It has the moisture, and some sugars, in case the problem isn't just water. If you are sweating a lot, you lose a lot more than just water.0
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Have you ever tried Electrolyte Replacement Supplements or Salt pills?? They really help me.0
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