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Originally Posted by swazi_matt
I would like to add one bit of info on this thread. I suffer from cramps so have done a fair bit of research into hydration and electrolytes and what i have discovered is that it is person specific.
At the roof i was taking high5 4:1 energy drink that had electrolytes in it, i was then adding additional high5 zero electrolyte tabs to it and that worked for me, but i have buddies i ride with that will ride with just water and drink half of what i drink and not get cramps.
So you need to try things for yourself because over-hydration is just as dangerous as dehydration
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You nailed this on the head.. I drank too much water once at an event,, working a national HS out in the sun most of the day. Upper 90's humid and wrong for early spring in Pa! It was a RORR event so its either raining snowing or unbearable heat.. I drank so much water I got really sick. went to see the Dr the next day as I was still really bad feeling, I thought heat stroke etc. He said water intoxication.Too much can throw your body chemistry off or something. Dont remember all the details.
Also the leg cramp thing, I've tried almost everything. I get them in both legs at the same time to the point they clamp up and make my knees crack like knuckles at night. very painful. I walk around with sore lower legs as they are cramping most nights and some days. Will do this for a week or two then go away for a few weeks. Been to several specialists.. nothing.. diet is all I really got recommended. magnesium seams to give me the most benefit but hard to find that in any sport drink readily available.