Fingers swelling

runforcookies · April 2012

Aggh! This is so frustrating! After every run, my fingers swell up sometimes so much that it hurts! I don't clench my fists while I'm running, but as soon as I am walking my cool-down they swell up. I lift them over my head and it starts to help, but people probably think I'm crazy, I try to play it off like I'm stretching. Any other tips??

moshi's paw · April 2012

When my fingers swell up it's usually a sign of electrolyte imbalance. What do you do for electrolyte replacement during/after your runs?

Joenali · April 2012

You need more salt!

ebeth_msn · April 2012

ditto the others. water+electolytes. swollen fingers+water and electrolytes stat for me .

runforcookies · April 2012

Salt and electrolytes after or more in general? I had no idea that's what it was from.

Joenali · April 2012

Before, during and after! Add salt to home cooked meals. Use an electrolyte replacement drink during your run or if it's very hot you can take salt tabs or just a small packet of salt and lick it and there ya go! It may take some experimenting but it should be better for you!

jdbmjm · April 2012

Adding salt during my runs has made a huge difference for me. I was occasionally having runs that felt really hard, my fingers would swell, I would feel like I was in a fog. I started picking up those tiny salt packets from take out places and keeping them in my spi belt. I made it through my last 10 mile run with just water and salt, no other fuel, and still felt great. I can tell when my legs start feeling heavy, my fingers seem tight, that it's time for a little salt. Experiment and you might find it really helps.

LesPaul · April 2012

This happens to me when I hike or backpack. I hadn't thought of salt/electrolytes. Good to know.

perfectlove09 · April 2012

I be always wondered what this was from! I get it while running and feel like I have to put my hands up to run lol but always feel like an idiot. Good to know

Namasteak · April 2012

This happens to me after any exercise where I sweat a lot so I put a packet of electrolytes in my water bottle (I get them at Whole Foods) or make the yogi-rita (cheesey name I know but it works, especially for those hot yoga classes).
Yogi-Rita Recipe

1 Liter water

Juice of 1 lime

1 tsp Real Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt

sweeten with honey if you like

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