Body temp.

[Saraya]

Hi all,

I’m experiencing a weird problem and was wondering if any of you guys can offer some words of wisdom?

Within 10 minutes of getting home after a ride, I feel like I’m going to freeze to death. I’m not exaggerating. I shiver violently, am icy to touch – and that’s under jumpers and blanket. It takes a good hour before I begin to feel normal again and can actually function.

I’m new to cycling and very over weight. 18 miles is my maximum distance so far. I eat before setting out and snack on my return. I have a few mouthfuls of drink after every 4 miles or so.

I am never cold while cycling.

Is there anything you can think of that I can do differently? It seems like a daft problem – but it’s really quite inconvenient as I really am incapacitated for an hour.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Zoiders]

See your doctor and describe in detail what you told us.

I am not a doctor so I am not going to suggest what I might think is the cause.

 

[aberal]

That does sound very strange. I agree - consult your doctor especially as you are overweight. Cycling IS good for you though - don't let this put you off. Check out this guy here for inspiration.

 

[chillyuk]

I agree with seeing your GP for a check.

However I am 18 stone and ride up to 35 miles at about 13mph average. I have also had a total thyroidectomy and the thyroid replacement tablets are not as accurate as a functioning thyroid so I either sweat like the proverbial pig or am cold and devoid of energy. When hot and I get indoors and continue sweating my skin turns icy cold (especially my belly) as the sweat evaporates, although I don't actually feel cold. In my case this is normal, and it only takes a few minutes to warm up.

 

[yoyo]

I am hypothyroid and on medication. I become hypothermic very very quickly and take ages to warm up. I amost never get too hot and have to ask someone else if the room I am in is too hot. I am not overweight but being overweight is a symptom of hypothyroidism. Don't let it put you off cycling. My only suggestion is to get into bed with an electric blanket on.

 

[Saraya]

Thanks for the replies everybody.

I guess you guys are right and that it’s GP time. I know its daft (being a nurse) – but I’m an awful patient and hate going to the Dr.

I’ve being experimenting with meals in the hope it was glucose depletion or electrolyte imbalance.

I suppose it’s time to get prodded, poked and needled. Gah!



And Chilly – it’s funny you say that about your belly. It’s my boobs (am I allowed to mention them on here? Must check the terms!) that freeze first and seem to stay the coldest.

Thanks again, people.

 

[steve52]

er isnt this why we warm down? are you just stopping?,i too am hot while rideing but as i stop am freezing to touch its to do with evaperation and proof my cycle shorts and shirt work. the moer cold flesh you have to warm up the greater the effect when u stop, try putting a windprof layer on for youe warmdown, what can you lose?

 

[steve52]

ps my other solution is to employ warmming maidens! but mrs steve is less than keen!

 

[Garz]

Interesting this.

I must admit although I'm not overweight, I noticed when it's shower time after a ride (say 30 mins after getting in) my midriff that would hold any fat stores (love handles on some men) are cold to touch. Really odd, maybe all the blood is diverted?

 

[yello]

Doctor doctor doctor. Don't listen to anyone else saying anything else on this forum!

 

[david k]

I agree with seeing your GP for a check.

However I am 18 stone and ride up to 35 miles at about 13mph average. I have also had a total thyroidectomy and the thyroid replacement tablets are not as accurate as a functioning thyroid so I either sweat like the proverbial pig or am cold and devoid of energy. When hot and I get indoors and continue sweating my skin turns icy cold (especially my belly) as the sweat evaporates, although I don't actually feel cold. In my case this is normal, and it only takes a few minutes to warm up.

me to on 125mcg levothyroxine after radio iodine to kill of my overactive thyroid. i never feel right, often too cold or too warm, very tired or occasionally hyper, damn thyroid, also have graves

being cold could be underactive thyroid, get your tsh measuered by tthe doc and let us know, i could help with symptoms

 

[david k]

females are mre prone to hypothyroid

 

[steve52]

its the same for me, and its because sweat is being evaporated by the wind just as it is supposed to do, but by all means see a gp if you must,

 

[Globalti]

You are simply getting chilled by your damp clothing. Change into dry clothes the minute you finish your ride.

You can send me the fee for that consultation if you like.