Rowing session on Mon triggered a massive migraine and 12 hrs of extreme vertigo
My body seemed to think it was taking part in the Talisker Atlantic Challenge
...
Injuries.....:(
Moderator: The forum police - (nee naw)
-
- Rower and forum addict...
- Posts: 217
- Joined: Mon May 10, 2021 1:34 pm
- I row on...: Model D with PM3
Re: Injuries.....:(

25 million lifetime meters

- plummy
- Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
- Posts: 8228
- Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:17 am
- I row on...: Model E with PM4
- Location: Sale, Cheshire, UK
Re: Injuries.....:(
ugh - been there, wouldn't wish that on anyone (that said, there's an ex-boss.....)
Hope you are recovering now.
Hope you are recovering now.
60 yrs old, 76kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old for this malarky

43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old for this malarky

-
- Rower and forum addict...
- Posts: 217
- Joined: Mon May 10, 2021 1:34 pm
- I row on...: Model D with PM3
Re: Injuries.....:(
Currently banned from any rowing by GP with severe blood pressure problems, described as a ticking time bomb, despite current meds
Now rattling with yet another pill
Now rattling with yet another pill

25 million lifetime meters

- Draggon
- Best Friend (PayPal Subscriber)
- Posts: 676
- Joined: Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:27 pm
- I row on...: Model D with PM3
- Location: Indiana, USA
Re: Injuries.....:(
Oh no! I sure hope they can find the remedy in short order! Best wishes to you, Carole!

- plummy
- Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2020
- Posts: 8228
- Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:17 am
- I row on...: Model E with PM4
- Location: Sale, Cheshire, UK
Re: Injuries.....:(
Sorry to hear that - I might be following you down the same path re BP as mine is steadily getting more elevated 

60 yrs old, 76kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old for this malarky

43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old for this malarky

- duffyoz
- Rower and forum addict...
- Posts: 247
- Joined: Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:31 pm
- I row on...: Model E with PM5
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Re: Injuries.....:(
Considering the years of rowing from dedicated free spirits this injury page is relatively quiet. Since I now have permission from the physio to row at 70% for a week and see how it goes - here is the back story.
Some mild burn in the L quad after a series of speed work sessions before WRICH. Felt better after a few days rest and then felt it again on the final weights session coming up from a squat. With about 10 days to go a mild tear in L quad and mod strain in R quad. Don't fill in the coach on the detail so all training as per the cunning plan. It didn't really seem to bother the rowing much at all. Managed to perform a little better than last years event, finishing with a bronze, but have been banned from rowing since 25th Feb. I have been able to bike and ski or thrash up and down the pool aka swimming. On the plus side, lots of time to rededicate to core sessions, which apparently are important. Excited after another bashing and stabbing from the physio to be allowed to row this week, 70% effort only though. Its a start and we can only get better from here.
Some mild burn in the L quad after a series of speed work sessions before WRICH. Felt better after a few days rest and then felt it again on the final weights session coming up from a squat. With about 10 days to go a mild tear in L quad and mod strain in R quad. Don't fill in the coach on the detail so all training as per the cunning plan. It didn't really seem to bother the rowing much at all. Managed to perform a little better than last years event, finishing with a bronze, but have been banned from rowing since 25th Feb. I have been able to bike and ski or thrash up and down the pool aka swimming. On the plus side, lots of time to rededicate to core sessions, which apparently are important. Excited after another bashing and stabbing from the physio to be allowed to row this week, 70% effort only though. Its a start and we can only get better from here.


- Paul Victory
- Friend of the Free Spirits web site 2016
- Posts: 10586
- Joined: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:29 pm
- I row on...: Model E with PM4
- Location: Dublin
Re: Injuries.....:(
Did my first row in 5 months on Friday. Felt OK afterwards, if slightly out of breath. Then I woke up during the night with an excruciating cramp in my right hamstring. It’s been sore ever since and I’m struggling to put on my shoes and socks. I can only attribute it to my session on the erg, although the fact that we are minding Jennifer’s sister’s dog and I have been doing several walks a day may also be a factor.
Hopefully, it will clear up in a day or two.
Hopefully, it will clear up in a day or two.
M 68 6'1" 124kg (May05), 92kg (Feb06), 122kg (Aug10), 95kg (Sep11), 117kg (Jun13), now 98kg


- Iain
- Super Dedicated and Truly Free Spirit
- Posts: 2547
- Joined: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:49 pm
- I row on...: Model D with PM3
- Location: Berkshire & London
Re: Injuries.....:(
Get well soon Paul, don't let it become an excuse not to return, an easy row is great for cramp!
- Iain
- Iain
54 year old Lwt (in ability and in weight) trying to develop a technique that doesn't cause hysterics and continue to row regularly.

