rsbob 

Yesterday I rode my trainer indoor for 1:40 with both windows and fans on. It was a very tough session climbing 3,000’ and working to better my PR, which I did by over 2 minutes. I drank two very large glasses of water during that time while sweating profusely. Upon finishing, I had a 8 oz glass of water with a whey protein powder followed by a 16 oz glass of electrolyte replenisher. Had another 16 oz glass of water and a glass of wine with dinner. Surprisingly, I wasn’t peeing much but figured I was dehydrated.

This morning, weighed myself and was down 2 lbs from yesterday and was pleased. Went about normal morning stuff and had two cups of coffee. About a half hour after the second cup I had, for the first time ever, excruciating pain in my right kidney area. It lasted about 15 mins and felt shocky with cold sweats and nausea. Laid down and slowly dissipated to just a tiny bit of residual soreness. Have been drinking water like a fiend afterward with no blood or discoloration.

My pain after 6 hours is down to a 1 but is being persistent. If I have another attack, it’s off to the ER. My self diagnosis, as dangerous as it is, too much fluid loss, protein drink and maybe not enough fluids after workout is the cause. So don’t be like me and push yourself too hard for too long in a cool, but not cold, room.