Day 90-91 – Mueang Phichit
Day 90 – To Mueang Phichit
I have no idea what’s going on with me. Last night I visited the bathroom too many times with diarrhea, but didn’t feel that bad. So we slept in a little and headed out around 8am for an 80km or so ride. I was fine until just before the 60kms mark. I hadn’t eaten anything and had only been drinking lightly in order to prevent me having to do an emergency bathroom stop in the middle of the road.
I think I was dehydrated when I started this morning and definitely by the time we reached 60kms. It was not hot, but I was still sweating like a pig, as usual. I was feeling light-headed and for lack of a better word ‘dizzy.’ During that last 20kms I think we must have stopped 4-5 times, just so I could drink some water, rest, relax, and catch my breath. I was a little worried about getting us run over, so we took it slowly.
We made it to town, and when I got to the hotel I took a long shower and jumped right into bed with a big bottle of water. I don’t feel much better now. I’m not really sure if it’s just dehydration or there is something else wrong with me. Will check how I feel a little bit later.
I ate some food and relaxed. I feel a little better after eating and drinking plenty of water and hope I’ll be ready to ride tomorrow.
Day 91 – Unplanned Day Off in Mueang Phichit
I slept great, but my stomach is still upset. After much deliberation (we had already packed all the bags and were ready to walk out the door) we decided to stay one more night to give me time to get my stomach problem sorted.
It’s 8:30am now and I’m sitting in bed. I’ve been drinking plenty of water, I’ve had 1.5 litres since I woke up, but still have not eaten any food. I will try and drink another 3 litres before the day is out and I will obviously have something to eat at some point today. I’m considering taking an Imodium-style tablet before bedtime tonight to make sure that I’ll be able to ride tomorrow.
I should be properly rehydrated by then, if I keep my liquids in (and up). Will let you know how the rest of the day goes.
The day was fine, my tummy was upset again in the afternoon and well into the night. I was hoping it was all over, but not yet.
