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didlydon
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Topic: Headaches after sailing - dehydration? Posted: 11 May 09 at 12:15pm |
A personal question ladies & gents. Anyone else get this? After doing the Sunday morning blast around the cans - especially if it's a bit tough, I notice that I often get a real hum dinger of a headache later on in the day . Now, I do drink what I would consider plenty of water - I take some with me sailing (500ml) which I guzzle down & have a - usually soft - drink in the bar after... Maybe this is not enough. But, I can almost regularly rely on getting a headache! Oh... I do find that I get preety hot & sweaty whilst working hard on the boat - RS Vareo - (That's another thing - you pay extra for so called breathable spray tops that are def not!) So, do I need to drink more water? What do you guys do? FYI : I consider myself a fairly fit late 40's fellow, of slim build... |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 12:54pm |
I think that the amount of water you are drinking should be okay, provided that you are not dehydrated to start with (think a half gallon of the landlords finest the night before) Other causes
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ASok
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 5:50pm |
I think the sun probably has a big part to play here. I now try and wear sunglasses at all times when on the water to prevent glare and me constantly squinting. That could have an impact?? I think we all make the mistake of thinking that we are in the UK and therefore no that exposed to the effects of sun, but I think we all get pretty exposed when we are out there for so long on a Sunday. Other that that, I'm finding we are in the right season for Cider. Its great for rehydration.....yum!
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Jack Sparrow
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 6:13pm |
I always got a really bad headache if I haven't worn sunglasses when sailing, even in the cloudiest of days. So I always wear sunnies now, makes life much more pleasant.
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Ian29937
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 6:28pm |
Yep, forgot to take mine on the water when I was doing the 700 coaching at Datchet a couple of weekends ago and spent most of the next day in a dark room with a headache. One of the worst ever...doh! Sunglasses are a must for me... Ian RS700 GBR960
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HannahJ
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 6:46pm |
Take food on the water with you - lack of sugar gives me headaches a lot. Mars bars are good, or try to eat something immediately before going on the water and immediately coming off. Too much plain water also doesn't help, try squash instead.
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Skiffybob
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 7:08pm |
You're not drinking anywhere enough...beer! If you keep going, you'll find that after a few, you won't notice your headache any more. |
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Villan
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 7:26pm |
Until the next morning though Skiffybob .. Then you'll start noticing it again ..
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Quagers
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 8:01pm |
Definatly consider how your taking the water, I had this problem at the gym recently with feeling violently ill and a headache, dont drink large amounts of plain water in 1 go, small sips over a longer period or an isotonic drink are a better idea.
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HannahJ
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 8:35pm |
Yep, isotonic drinks can be made with orange squash and a pinch of salt... though I find just squash works fine most of the time. Keep eating!
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