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[Closed] One for the STW witch doctors? Overly runny nose

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Over the last few months, I've been finding that when I ride hard, I'm getting a really runny nose. It's starting to get ridiculous now!!

I've not got a cold or had one in at least a month. I know that I'm taking some medications at the moment but I don't think it's another weird side-effect...

Ideas?

Rachel


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:09 pm
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Posted : 27/03/2011 5:12 pm
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Your nose can run during exercise and the weather has been cool of late.

WTFU!


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:13 pm
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Thanks Darcy - it's getting that way!!!


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:14 pm
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[url] http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5778272/exerciseinduced_rhinitis_what_is_it.html [/url]

My nose always runs when I exercise. I always assumed it was the default position, until I noticed other people didn't have a continuous stream of snot. Seems to be worst when I start and then ease off a bit after an hour or so.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:16 pm
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Ah - I like the article - it does sound familiar...

It sounds worthwhile looking into.

Thanks

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Posted : 27/03/2011 5:20 pm
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I wouldn't worry about it, I get it too but same as Ian wears off fairly quickly. Suppose it's not very lady like to do the snot launch though with one finger on a nostril.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:22 pm
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No, it's not that ladylike. Didn't stop me today, though...

🙂

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Bleuuurrgrhhhh 😡


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:36 pm
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I have to constantly press a nostril and blow out the other whilst riding. I've always assumed it was heat build up in the body playing against the cold air. Like nasal condensation.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 5:41 pm
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No, it's not that ladylike. Didn't stop me today, though...

/swoon


 
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I have chronic rhinitis, roughly translated my nose runs continuously. The only thing that helps me are nasal steroid sprays, Beconase or Nasonex. See your GP, they will be able to help.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:19 pm
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It's not unusual amongst cyclists. I have read an article in one of the mags stating it's to do with increased pressure/wind/airborne rubbish being rammed up your snoz. Don't worry about it. Have you ever copped when you were hot sweaty and cycling anyway? Probably not!


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:25 pm
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Don't want to be rude but seeing a GP for having a runny nose when riding a bike is complete waste of their time.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:30 pm
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Drac - it's not the fact of a runny nose - it's the fact that it seems to be getting worse. I always thought it was a good thing to consult about worsening issues before they were out of control??

But I do appreciate what you are saying - hence me asking on here rather than wasting time in the surgery (with all the ill people...)

Rachel


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:34 pm
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ITs why they put the towel material on the thumbs of gloves?


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:37 pm
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Is it causing you any issues other than being very annoying?

Do you notice any shortness of breath while it's happening, leading up to or after.

In all honesty it sounds like just irritated nasal membranes from cold air, dust and moisture. I'd not be concerned.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:41 pm
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That's cool - I'm okay with it (so long as everyone else doesn't mind!!)

Rachel


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:43 pm
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Have you tried running after it?

IGMC...


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:43 pm
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Just make sure they're not in the line of fire when you launch one.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:45 pm
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Mine runs when I cycle, but never when I'm running.

I just put up with it, and carry tissues.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:47 pm
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You girls and your dirty noses 😡


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:50 pm
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(feels slightly embarrassed I never take tissues now...)


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:51 pm
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Bit more ladylike* than wiping your nose with your glove.

* not that I'm particularly ladylike anyway, but everytime I use my glove, I can hear my mum tutting. 😆


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 7:59 pm
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You can add the sound of me tutting ya snivelly mucky pup. 🙂


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:03 pm
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Let it run down to you top lip and then lick.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:03 pm
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Eeeuuuuwww, Drac!

😆


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:04 pm
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*Faints*


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:10 pm
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emsz - my mum tuts at me all the time now - I'm not sure a bit of a runny nose would surprise her any more!!!
🙄

Rachel


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:12 pm
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mind you - this is the same mum that when I came out, asked if I would still be going cycling???

Parents!!!

Rachel


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:14 pm
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Why are people grossed out, your body has loads of mucus membranes you swallow it all the time.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:14 pm
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[i]mind you - this is the same mum that when I came out, asked if I would still be going cycling???[/i]

LOLing.

I blurted it out, she more or less said "Yes dear, that's nice"

Bless


 
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Hmmm do you find that apart from the runny nose, your feet smell too?


 
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Yes dear, that's nice

I love that - I'm imagining it in the voice of June Whitfield from Terry & June...

Oh - and Charlie - of course my feet don't smell!!! 8)

Rachel


 
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Disgusting! Reminds me of my days in the running club, as well as snotty noses we had to contend with spitting and heaven help if you were in the wrong place! Reckon I lost all my inhibitions there, can't believe some of the things I did. 😯

Baggy shorts with lots of pockets to stuff with tissues or a lace hankie. Might ride bikes but do behave like a woman [s]apart from my occasional choice language[/s] 🙄

Maintain decorum at all costs. 🙂


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 8:58 pm
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Reckon I lost all my inhibitions there, can't believe some of the things I did.

I'm listening.


 
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Oh - and Charlie - of course my feet don't smell!!

Ok, just checking. Once I had a running nose and feet that smelled, eventually went to the doctor who identified that I was upside down


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:03 pm
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LOLOL - No - It can't be that as I've been warned off running for a year or two. I have a prolapsed disc...


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:05 pm
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Well of course in those days I was a lot younger and skinny and regularly stripped off in public car parks for cross country races/peeing in the bushes for said cross country races (no loos) and realising there's blokes peeing a few feet away. Everyone else did the same and you certainly weren't aware that anyone was watching.

Did strip off in a bus shelter once, along with male and female buddies. Entertained the passing traffic!

Which reminds me - I seem to remember some sort of over-the-head gown thingy being advertised, supposedly made changing clothes easy. Anyone remember it?


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:09 pm
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isn't it called a bin bag??


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:11 pm
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You could try this:
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Posted : 27/03/2011 9:14 pm
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No no! It was like a huge poncho but think cosy fabric for absorbing perspiration. 🙂


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:15 pm
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Booicore but sounds not so much fun.

http://www.great-rock.co.uk/blog/?page_id=1225


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:18 pm
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Thanks Drac, that's the one! Bit baffled by the sleeves though, makes it awkward surely? And that's a lot of money.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:25 pm
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Sleeves will to stop side boob I guess.


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:37 pm
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😆


 
Posted : 27/03/2011 9:42 pm
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stop drinking milk/eating cheese.

give it a go for a few days, it worked for me...


 
Posted : 28/03/2011 7:31 am
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stop drinking milk/eating cheese

Are you mad??? Would life be worth living?? 😕

Rachel


 
Posted : 28/03/2011 7:37 am
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i can't do cow's milk/cheese, but goat/sheep milk cheese doesn't seem to bother me.

manchego is a lovely spanish cheese - made from sheep's milk. it's not unlike cheddar - available in lots of places.

or try ossau iraty - even more lovely - made from sheeps milk, i get mine from tesco's.

if you can find it, i strongly recommend you try some swaledale cheese, it's simply the best cheese in the universe.

and they don't make my nose run at the first hint of exercise...

(no lung goo either)


 
Posted : 28/03/2011 7:41 am