Cycling Question - can others relate?

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by SaraToga - 2016-07-25 20:02:57

I just wanted to comment that I've had my PM for only 2 weeks and have experienced severe heartburn 3 times so far.  I haven't had heartburn since I was pregnant over a decade ago! Somehow heartburn and PM have to be related, but I don't know how.  Good luck to you, I hope you find your answer

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by Good Dog - 2016-07-25 20:20:51

If your GP tells you to stop cycling.............find a new GP. Nobody should advise you to stop doing something that is such a healthy activity (not to mention the fact that you love it). It is difficult to say what caused the problem, but I doubt very much it had anything to do with your PM. 

Chest pain is nothing to fool around with, so I would see your cardiologist for this. Perhaps they'll want to do a treadmill stress test. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

I'll tell you that your PM should never stop you from exercising as much as you'd like. If your heart doesn't work sufficiently beyond the max setting of the PM, then you can have the activity monitor turned-on (if it isn't already). We have lots of folks in this forum that are also exercise junkies. So just don't give it up. However, just be sure that everything is working correctly for your own safety.

Thanks x

by Charlene - 2016-07-26 05:08:22

Thank you both for taking the time to reply it's much appreciated, I will definitely ask questions when I see the cardiac team next x

A Long Shot

by Shaun - 2016-07-27 17:05:09

Apart from the time in the saddle, are there any other differences to your routine when you ride for 2+ hours? For example, if I ride for an hour or less I don't bother taking drinks or snacks with me, but if I ride for 2+ hours then I definitely do. Just wondering if you might be intolerant to something you take along with you such as a nutty bar.

Thanks again

by Charlene - 2016-07-27 17:58:48

Hey,

thanks yes thats a really good idea anything under 2hrs/26mi i dont take on anything apart from water but 39mi at the weekend i had electronlites at 29mi and jellybabies for a sugar hit like i would when i run long distance, maybe its that something to trial and test over the next few weeks, thanks again for the suggestion. This sites awesome i know no one my age with a PM to bounce ideas, much aporeciated x

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by toreg - 2016-07-29 12:09:58

I've been cyckling for 25 years and got my PM for 14 months ago, and now is going better, but I have to take it more easy than before. I think you have been to hard to your self. ITS the time before and after the PM , I think it will not be the same. 

Greatings from Norway, and good luck. 

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by LeeT - 2016-08-02 03:38:28

Perhaps your gp meant stop riding and see your cardio. I would take chest pains very seriously it's not at all necessary to ride two hrs; you perhaps can alterate one day easy one day a bit harder. My exercise program changed I do less and feel very good.  Yes, the PM changed my life but I think it made me more aware of how things can change and, yet, how one finds adapablity when necessary. Your very young, therefore, much more inclined to go the distance to feel like a winner. However, I think it's much more important at this stage of your journey to have fun, enjoy the gift of life you have been given and be thankful you can still bike and feel the fresh air and many vistas passing you by each time you head out. Your PM is serious business don't abuse it and you'll be fine.  Remember have fun !