Comments on: Mr. Grumpy Legs

By: Melinda

Melinda — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:40:28 +0000

In the winter when my boyfriend cannot ride, HIS whole body is restless. Just as we entered our TRUE first cold snap of the season, you could find us on the couch most nights. We were bummed that it was dark outside before 6 and even more bummed that our bikes sat there mocking us as we walked by them. This particular night, my boyfriend was like one of those tiny rubber balls you would get as a child, remember those? If you threw them across the room, they would ricochet off of everything. He basically was twitching, turning and contorting himself until he was hanging upside down off the couch. His head was nearly on the floor and his legs draped across the back of the chair, STILL moving. I finally asked him was what wrong because if we needed medical attention, I figured now was a good time. Low and behold, he says….”I am restless…I need to ride.” So we rarely can go very long without some form of two-wheeled action!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:07:58 +0000

I had to take nine days off last spring to fly out to be with my grandmother while she was in the hospital. Usually when I visit family, I’m able to substitute other exercise for biking, but this time it was pretty much straight sitting. By the end of the week, I was experiencing severe sciatica in my left leg (a chronic problem that cycling and other vigorous activity completely cures) and a sudden and frightening ache behind my right knee cap. Both disappeared once I got back on the bike. I also get the grumpy leg feeling if I have to miss a couple of days in a row, but I don’t know if it’s psychological or physical.

By: SurlyCommuter

SurlyCommuter — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:33:25 +0000

I get the very same thing – and oddly enough I was feeling it at the very same time you were. I must say I’m quite honored to be sharing my significant uncomfortable-ness with a very famous, multiple award winning blogger. I might have to save this date!!!

By: KIWIGT

KIWIGT — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:19:52 +0000

Hi Fatty, I’ve signed up for the 100 Miles. I’m a Kiwi (New Zealander),just moved to Saudi Arabia & this is a great/bizarre way to celebrate my 40th(& your cause) mid May. The temp outside will be in the 40’s (105+),so sitting on the trainer for a number of hours will be perfect.

By: Cyclin' Missy

Cyclin' Missy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:27:53 +0000

Oh, yeah. I sit all day at work, and I have the constant urge to stand up, run around, pedal something… Ahhh! It’s happening right now!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:42:20 +0000

For sure—though I don’t ride nearly as much as I’d like, taking a few days/weeks off totally gives me, uh… “Eldenitis Fatcyclosis.”

Dehydrating also gives it to me.

By: cyclegoddess

cyclegoddess — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:34:45 +0000

Ive been sick in bed for three days and its Driving me crazy!( I have chronic fatigue so have to take it easy with cold or I get chest colds then other bad things, or Id be commuting in 3o weather, as usual).
I am wandering all over the house, like a lost soul. My legs wont stop.
I woke myself pedaling in my sleep!!
Worse, I am going on three day trip on a bus, so that makes no ride for week( sob). help!

By: buckythedonkey

buckythedonkey — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:20:03 +0000

I’ve just been diagnosed with something known as “cinema knee”. Mustn’t grumble – it beats “pub belly” any day.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:32:47 +0000

I harsh get that. It drives my wife nuts.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:46:41 +0000

Barbara, we’ve been telling patients to do that for years; and there have been several sports medicine studies that found 20 minutes of walking a day (and even one study found that just every other day was enough!) would “cure” it.

Unfortunately, sports medicine doesn’t have the $$$$ to promote walking like the drug companies have to promote (and profit from) drugs.