Run down when hot

[brockers]

For the second time this year when it gets hot, I feel pretty run down. I wake three hours earlier than usual, and feel like I've got the onset of a heavy cold (the beginnings of a sore throat, and general fatigue). Have taken some ibuprofen and just been for a run but all I could manage was a mile and a bit before calling it a day - which isn't a good sign as I want to do a slow ninety-miler (on my bike that is ) tomorrow!

I had a bit of hayfever for the first time last year (streaming eyes and sniffles from hanging around in a grassy field all day), but this seems more like a mild flu/fever. Would the combined medical wisdom of this forum think that I've got some sort of pollen reaction ? Or could it be down to that London smog I've been reading about? And, yes - I know it's best if I seek advice from a qualified professional..

 

[Baggy]

You could try taking some non-drowsy antihistamines and see if you feel any better?

IME hayfever can make you feel pretty lousy - I find if the pollen count is high I do wake up earlier as once the sun is up...the flowers all open.

My husband doesn't exactly suffer fromhayfever, but seems to suffer from what seems to be borderline post-exercise asthma brought on by pollen - coughing, wheezing and sore throat. Antihistamine sorts it right out.

And yes, if they don't make you feel any better then it's probably GP time!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Also, take a lot more fluids. I think I've recently discovered that I sleep poorly (and hot) when I've not hydreated properly during the day. When it's warmer it's not easy to automatically up the fluid intake. . It needs to be an all day thing.

 

[brockers]

Cheers all. I've taken some clarityn and am pretty well hydrated, but no joy. It's the second time in two weeks I've felt this lousy, and again the day before a big planned social ride too. B0ll0x. Will go to GPs but won't get my hopes up that they'll come up with an accurate diagnosis.

 

[david k]

are you drinkign enough fluids? youd be surprised at what youve got to drink

 

[brockers]

Does tea count?

Still feeling rough. I'm wondering if I'm underweight now after looking at that other thread (Still have enough lard jiggling around my torso, so I doubt it). It feels like I used to as a kid when I'd get tonsilitis. Checked for strep throat but glands/tonsils look ok though. Hmm.

Edit: A tyre lever makes a great tongue depresser!

 

[brockers]

I have a cold.