Recovery from bonking
07-04-18, 01:23 AM
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Recovery from bonking
Hi, I’m new to this forum, sorry if I’ve posted this on the wrong section, I wanted to ask how long does it take to recover from bonking after given a IV Glucose drip?
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07-04-18, 02:34 AM
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Were you given an IV Glucose drip to help you recover from bonking? That is one serious bonk! Did you pass out and they had to take you to the hospital?
I usually just let it get to the "feeling irritable" stage before I eat, and then I feel better within about 15-30 min. A few times I've gotten to the "lying in the ditch and feeling really sick" stage ... that takes several hours to a day or so to recover from, and is a very slow recovery process.
I usually just let it get to the "feeling irritable" stage before I eat, and then I feel better within about 15-30 min. A few times I've gotten to the "lying in the ditch and feeling really sick" stage ... that takes several hours to a day or so to recover from, and is a very slow recovery process.
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07-04-18, 01:17 PM
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Bonking generally leaves a person feeling a bit meh until getting sleep, but in my experience , initial recovery to get out of the agony and delirium is typically complete within about 45 minutes of eating.
I've never witnessed a case where the person needed to have glucose shot straight into the veins, though. That sounds pretty nuts.
I've never witnessed a case where the person needed to have glucose shot straight into the veins, though. That sounds pretty nuts.
07-04-18, 01:34 PM
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Personally never had serious bonk requring IV drip. Have needed 6--12 hrs to rep!enish glycogen stores. However, if i had been pushing it hard on that ride, may require +24-hrs for muscles and cardiovascular system to recover
07-04-18, 01:38 PM
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That doesn’t sound like bonking. That sounds like a separate medical condition.
Bonking is a whole other thing though that is usually more mental than physical imo.
The same people that can’t seem to pedal to the end of their own block without a Camelbak, PM, and jersey full of gels seem to be the ones that ‘bonk’ most often.
Go figure lol
Bonking is a whole other thing though that is usually more mental than physical imo.
The same people that can’t seem to pedal to the end of their own block without a Camelbak, PM, and jersey full of gels seem to be the ones that ‘bonk’ most often.
Go figure lol
07-04-18, 01:44 PM
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It just sounds like the typical medical response to a patient presenting with a hypoglycemic episode. Either you may have a form of diabetes or eating habits that predisposes to hypoglycemia.
Wait a few days and make sure you are eating correctly. If the condition persists see a doctor, or perhaps do so anyway to discover the reason behind it if you don't already know.
Wait a few days and make sure you are eating correctly. If the condition persists see a doctor, or perhaps do so anyway to discover the reason behind it if you don't already know.
07-04-18, 09:11 PM
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There's plenty of information from medical and science journals online to answer questions about how and why glucose, dextrose, Ringer's, etc., are used in emergency and pre-/post-op supportive environments. Those would be your best sources for info about IV and oral usage (via nasogastric tube).
Regarding bonks, from an athlete's perspective it can be more serious than just feeling a bit peckish or hangry, or running out of gas. There can be serious loss of physical and mental capability, ranging from muscular coordination problems with uncontrollable shaking and weakness, to confusion and delirium. Depends on whether the individual already had blood sugar problems (diabetes or clinically diagnosed hypoglycemia), or a diet insufficient to support the exertion, or complications due to medications and other physical issues.
Feeling energy-depleted and weakened without serious physical or mental complications, something as simple as one or two bananas and water or electrolytes can significantly improve symptoms in 15 minutes.
Research indicates bonks can be avoided with intake of sugars and carbs with water commensurate to exertion. That's why gels are so popular now.
Regarding bonks, from an athlete's perspective it can be more serious than just feeling a bit peckish or hangry, or running out of gas. There can be serious loss of physical and mental capability, ranging from muscular coordination problems with uncontrollable shaking and weakness, to confusion and delirium. Depends on whether the individual already had blood sugar problems (diabetes or clinically diagnosed hypoglycemia), or a diet insufficient to support the exertion, or complications due to medications and other physical issues.
Feeling energy-depleted and weakened without serious physical or mental complications, something as simple as one or two bananas and water or electrolytes can significantly improve symptoms in 15 minutes.
Research indicates bonks can be avoided with intake of sugars and carbs with water commensurate to exertion. That's why gels are so popular now.
07-05-18, 12:51 AM
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In the days when I smoked I'd lie, relax, have a ciggie and just enjoy the afterglow before I got ready to do it again ...... Seems Bonking has a very different meaning in the UK 
07-05-18, 05:41 AM
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If you're well enough to post then you're well enough to pedal! Strap that IV to your helmet and get going!
07-05-18, 06:14 AM
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Um. Medical intervention sounds like it was more serious than your garden variety bonk, and/or there are underlying health issues. In either case, I would suggest talking to a doctor, rather than getting advice from random people on the internet (no matter how well intentioned).
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I can't help but think the OP was speaking figuratively, as when I tell my co-workers "I didn't sleep well, I need IV caffeine!" Either that, or most likely he was just trying to see what kind of responses he would get...
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I have hypoglycemia. I’ve never had a serious event while riding but I’ve had some pretty severe hypos in general to the point of blacking out. If you needed a glocuse IV that sounds pretty damn serious.
Recovery time is pretty quick, I definitely take it easy the next day if I’ve had a hypo to the point of fainting. Honestly it’s not the recovery you should be worried about, its preventing it from happening again. First thing is to get cleared with your doctor if you haven’t already done so.
You need to look into a diabetic or hypoglycemia diet and make sure you are properly fueled before your ride. Even though I’ve never had an incident while riding, I keep glucose tabs in my bag. If you’re riding with a partner make sure they know where your tabs are and what to do. if you start feeling shaky, stop riding and test your blood sugar or take a breather until you know if you’re in hypo or not. If you have had blood sugar issues, your body gets used to it and sometimes you get desensitized to what it feels like. You don’t want to load up on glucose if you don’t need it because it can cause a reactive swing and end up crashing you later.
For those of you who have never had a severe hypoglycemic incident, consider yourself lucky. It feels almost exactly like being drunk except you can go from light headed and buzzy to stumbling and sluring your words, to blacked out in a matter of minutes. It’s no fun at all.
Recovery time is pretty quick, I definitely take it easy the next day if I’ve had a hypo to the point of fainting. Honestly it’s not the recovery you should be worried about, its preventing it from happening again. First thing is to get cleared with your doctor if you haven’t already done so.
You need to look into a diabetic or hypoglycemia diet and make sure you are properly fueled before your ride. Even though I’ve never had an incident while riding, I keep glucose tabs in my bag. If you’re riding with a partner make sure they know where your tabs are and what to do. if you start feeling shaky, stop riding and test your blood sugar or take a breather until you know if you’re in hypo or not. If you have had blood sugar issues, your body gets used to it and sometimes you get desensitized to what it feels like. You don’t want to load up on glucose if you don’t need it because it can cause a reactive swing and end up crashing you later.
For those of you who have never had a severe hypoglycemic incident, consider yourself lucky. It feels almost exactly like being drunk except you can go from light headed and buzzy to stumbling and sluring your words, to blacked out in a matter of minutes. It’s no fun at all.
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Recovery can be slow or fast. Depends on individual and a lot of information that neither us or you know.
You have to stay ahead of your energy depletion by consuming Calories as you ride if you ride at a level that is very high aerobic and into the anaerobic levels of exercise. I make sure I get some Calories every 10 minutes.
You have to stay ahead of your energy depletion by consuming Calories as you ride if you ride at a level that is very high aerobic and into the anaerobic levels of exercise. I make sure I get some Calories every 10 minutes.
07-05-18, 08:31 AM
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As per these 2 with no i before the k
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/bonking
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/di...y/english/bonk
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/bonking
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/di...y/english/bonk
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I have hypoglycemia. I’ve never had a serious event while riding but I’ve had some pretty severe hypos in general to the point of blacking out. If you needed a glocuse IV that sounds pretty damn serious.
Recovery time is pretty quick, I definitely take it easy the next day if I’ve had a hypo to the point of fainting. Honestly it’s not the recovery you should be worried about, its preventing it from happening again. First thing is to get cleared with your doctor if you haven’t already done so.
You need to look into a diabetic or hypoglycemia diet and make sure you are properly fueled before your ride. Even though I’ve never had an incident while riding, I keep glucose tabs in my bag. If you’re riding with a partner make sure they know where your tabs are and what to do. if you start feeling shaky, stop riding and test your blood sugar or take a breather until you know if you’re in hypo or not. If you have had blood sugar issues, your body gets used to it and sometimes you get desensitized to what it feels like. You don’t want to load up on glucose if you don’t need it because it can cause a reactive swing and end up crashing you later.
For those of you who have never had a severe hypoglycemic incident, consider yourself lucky. It feels almost exactly like being drunk except you can go from light headed and buzzy to stumbling and sluring your words, to blacked out in a matter of minutes. It’s no fun at all.
Recovery time is pretty quick, I definitely take it easy the next day if I’ve had a hypo to the point of fainting. Honestly it’s not the recovery you should be worried about, its preventing it from happening again. First thing is to get cleared with your doctor if you haven’t already done so.
You need to look into a diabetic or hypoglycemia diet and make sure you are properly fueled before your ride. Even though I’ve never had an incident while riding, I keep glucose tabs in my bag. If you’re riding with a partner make sure they know where your tabs are and what to do. if you start feeling shaky, stop riding and test your blood sugar or take a breather until you know if you’re in hypo or not. If you have had blood sugar issues, your body gets used to it and sometimes you get desensitized to what it feels like. You don’t want to load up on glucose if you don’t need it because it can cause a reactive swing and end up crashing you later.
For those of you who have never had a severe hypoglycemic incident, consider yourself lucky. It feels almost exactly like being drunk except you can go from light headed and buzzy to stumbling and sluring your words, to blacked out in a matter of minutes. It’s no fun at all.
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While touring i will sometimes get a shakey and sort of electric feeling in my limbs. I stop and eat sardines and crackers. Give myself a few minutes with plenty of hydration and all is well. I thought I was bonking but maybe not? Anyway, I try to maintain plenty of protein intake while touring.
