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Re: Dehydration / heat exhaustion
Reply #30 - Sep 5th, 2011 at 1:33pm
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Hey ST - Absolutely no offense intended but last few years, when I take a wizz in the Q ... I sometimes think of you.


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Speaking of dehydration/ muscle cramping, did anyone see that video of Pro Tennis player Rafael Nidal suffering a Charley Horse at the post game interview Cry
Just shows that even a professional athlete with all their support can find themselves the victim of dehydration.
Fortunately he probably had off camera help to massage his cramp out. Anyone that has ever had a leg cramp while alone, knows how difficult and painful is to relieve. Imagine that happening on the trail solo, it could put you in a real bad way.
I've had a few calf cramps in middle of night that left me struggling to stretch out.
I even keep a old leather belt in a loop hanging on my bedpost to loop over toe area and stretch the cramp out if needed.
I drink a lot but sometimes even that isn't enough.
  
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Re: Dehydration / heat exhaustion
Reply #31 - Sep 12th, 2011 at 3:40pm
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Good discussion. Just catching up as I've been away for awhile.

WalMart's 'Great Value' line produces a number of drink mixes, some of which are labelled 'Hydration' which contain electrolytes, and some labelled 'Energy', which contain caffeine & B vitamins. I carry ample quantities of both kinds. I keep them in my shirt pockets in a ziplock, so they are handy. They go into the food pack at night. If hydration is an issue, I will use 2-3 packets (depending on severity) per qt. Sometimes I will mix them (it takes 2 packets per qt), to have a little caffeine along with electrolytes. This seems to work well for me and it is the most economical way to go. I avoid sugared sports beverages, as I have diabetic issues to watch.
  
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