momofkhm Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I can run for hours and have no problems at all. But I ride my bike for 45 minutes and my hands swell so much I have to take off my watch and my gloves. And my left hand is worse than my right. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That, my dear, is dehydration. ;) Happens to me all the time. Drink up! You'll also notice that you aren't moving your hands enough for adequate blood flow and the tissues retain too much fluid. Again, drink more. If you're on a stationary bike, try lifting light weights as you ride, or strap one of those stretching bands around the handles and use those to keep your arms moving. I can so relate though, it feels just awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome? Gripping the handlebars makes my hands numb and tingly. They don't usually swell though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Another vote for dehydration. I get it when I go hiking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thank you for asking this question. It happens to to me too, but I never knew why. Dehydration makes sense though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieC Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 my guess would be that your leaning on your bars too heavily and/or you have an ill-fitting bike. You should probably change hand positions more frequently or if you ride a lot have someone knowledgeable take a look at your position. When I ride my mountain bike (around the neighborhood with my kids) my hands always go numb. This happens because the bike doesn't fit properly and my weight distribution causes too much pressure on my hands. Unfortunately, I can't justify replacing it since it gets so little use. (Also, if you don't have a good pair of padded cycling gloves, get some, that might help.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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