I keep getting colds

[summerdays]

Indeed... since our little one started nursery, the amount of colds he has bought home and I seem to be catching has rose significantly.

There are another batch when they first start school too.

 

[marshmella]

I`m 63 years old and took early retirement 3 years ago and was enjoying it until this winter when these colds started to hit me. Colds seem to last just two/three days and then I`m okay for a bit and then bang they start again! Today I`m feeling much better and looking to get out on the bike tomorrow.

Young old or middle aged the common cold doesn't seem bothered who it infects. Glad you're feeling bettet today.

 

[Crackle]

I`m 63 years old and took early retirement 3 years ago and was enjoying it until this winter when these colds started to hit me. Colds seem to last just two/three days and then I`m okay for a bit and then bang they start again! Today I`m feeling much better and looking to get out on the bike tomorrow.

They don't sound like colds. Any sinus or allergy problems that you might have overlooked. For instance Polyps can give all the symptoms of colds.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

The finest deterrent, remedy and recovery medication is Ardbeg.

 

[MattHB]

I'm getting a lot at the moment, and I wonder if its (over)training related.

Found this and lots of other studies that are quite interesting.

http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/fatigue.html

 

[gavroche]

eat plenty of garlic, honey and onions. Not all at the same time though.

 

[Toeclip]

Today I had my 6 monthly blood pressure check which was fine, spoke to the Nurse about my colds and she booked me in for a blood test this coming Friday. Probably get the result after Christmas. So thanks guys for all your help.

 

[e-rider]

No cycling this weekend again due to yet another cold! Seem to be getting a cold every 4-5 weeks, could be the same one lingering on I suppose. Would a vitamin C supplement help prevent/fight off these colds?

There is generally not much you can do about this if you are already a healthy person with a good diet. You could try and cut down your contact with the general population but if your work brings you in contact with lots of people or you have kids, this will be near impossible.

Wash you r hands all the time, especially before eating anything

 

[Scruffmonster]

No cycling this weekend again due to yet another cold! Seem to be getting a cold every 4-5 weeks, could be the same one lingering on I suppose. Would a vitamin C supplement help prevent/fight off these colds?

I don't know how ill you are, or what terrain you tackle, but you can cycle with a cold just fine. In many cases you'll improve your condition, as long as you put the calories back in and replenish your water levels. (Very silly to run a defecit on a day that you're ill).

 

[summerdays]

I don't know how ill you are, or what terrain you tackle, but you can cycle with a cold just fine. In many cases you'll improve your condition, as long as you put the calories back in and replenish your water levels. (Very silly to run a defecit on a day that you're ill).

I'm currently recovering from a cold (reasonably rare for me), and I did cycle throughout. However there was one day when I was at my worst when I made several mistakes which could have been serious because I wasn't thinking clearly. I think I would have been better not cycling that day due to my reduced concentration levels.

 

[Scruffmonster]

I'm currently recovering from a cold (reasonably rare for me), and I did cycle throughout. However there was one day when I was at my worst when I made several mistakes which could have been serious because I wasn't thinking clearly. I think I would have been better not cycling that day due to my reduced concentration levels.

Of course that should be a consideration. I'm not advocating the abandonment of common sense. Carry out your own mini risk assesment, but it's generally a lot easier to cycle with a cold than it is to sit at a desk for an hour. Way healthier too. We're not kids anymore. It's perfectly acceptable to take a day off of work if you feel a bit rubbish, but still exercise on that day.

 

[snorri]

The finest deterrent, remedy and recovery medication is Ardbeg.

It's not just due to its taste that it is commonly known as TCP

 

[Andrew_Culture]

It's not just due to its taste that it is commonly known as TCP

Lovely stuff, only just nicer than root beer.

 

[e-rider]

I don't know how ill you are, or what terrain you tackle, but you can cycle with a cold just fine. In many cases you'll improve your condition, as long as you put the calories back in and replenish your water levels. (Very silly to run a defecit on a day that you're ill).

it's quite easy to turn a cold into a chest infection if you do some proper cycling whilst having a cold - if you have a cold, take it easy on the bike - a bit of light exercise will help kick-start the immune system response.

 

[Nebulous]

It's not just due to its taste that it is commonly known as TCP

That's Laphroaig surely?