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#21 Postby Aslkahuna » Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:05 pm

I guess that would be the only explanation because I knew you were an old time Arizonan (I've only been here 20 years). Goes to show that anyone can get caught with their tits in a wringer. Nothing does the sweat evaporate but as it does you feel cooler. However, once you get to those obscene low desert temperatures, humid or not, it just feels like a blast furnace. Basically, you are getting nuked like your food in a microwave in dry heat (especially when you get in your car with a temperature of 180F inside-the temperature of the inside of a properly roast Turkey). Of course, AZ heat isn't always "dry".

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#22 Postby DaylilyDawn » Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:36 pm

I am glad you are OK Dennis. Here in FL we have been having temps of 95 degrees in the middle of the day. I make it a point to stay inside the house where it is a/c until later in the afternoon before venturing out.Our car has a problem with getting too hot if we run the a/c and get into stop and go traffic, it will overheat, but with the a/c off it doesn't overheat. So we ride with the windows down but getting into a hot car is no fun.I put a white cloth on the armrest before I can lay my arm on it, the plastic gets so hot. It is almost too hot to the touch to even fasten the seatbelt.
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#23 Postby azskyman » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:58 pm

Hi there Dennis. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Heat exhaustion or other heat related illness is surely common around the state these days. Seeing roofers working on a building in the afternoon today really made me appreciate that I can work inside, out of the heat.

It did drop to 89 for a low last night (I broke below the 90-mark), but this week has been a very hot one for sure. 110+ every day here in Phoenix, and yes, today the humidity is on the rise too.

Estimates of some 7,000 homeless here in Phoenix, and they are having a tough time in escaping it.

Drink those fluids Dennis, and watch the extent of your exertion along the way.
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#24 Postby HurriCat » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:43 am

As a kid, I once got really overheated as we dragged a wagonload of scrap plywood across a mini-desert of Florida sugar-sand in August. A friend met us with a gallon jug of ice water. After passing the jug around, I poured a good bit over my head. Felt so good, but I could barley walk by the time I got home. I spent about four days in bed. About three years ago, a coworker and I were assigned to disconnect voice and data cabling from portable classrooms (hope your kids like them if you're moving here). These were already without power and so had no A/C running. After visiting just a few of these aluminum ovens, my buddy was dizzy. I then noticed that even though the "outside man", I was suddenly barely sweating. Then the portable we were standing in seemed to tilt side to side. That was it for that day! :(
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#25 Postby azsnowman » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:42 am

It happened AGAIN yesterday but I now know WHY.........it's the new blood pressure medication I'm on :x I KNEW there was a reason, I'm smarter than this!!

About 1240 yesterday afternoon, I was installing a split rail cedar fence across a portion of our yard, it was partially shaded, I was drinking PLENTY of fluids, taking frequent breaks and it hit......this time Michelle called (paged) our family physician, told him what was going on, she said there was a silence on the other end then he came back and asked "Is he still taking his meds?" Of course the answer was yes.....he then explained the medicine I'm taking (Mycardis 80mg/HCL 12mg.) was behind these episodes :roll: It makes a person VERY sensitive to the heat/sun and the diauritic doesn't help matters.....needless to say, I have a doctors appt. TOMORROW for a change of blood pressure meds AGAIN :roll:
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#26 Postby Stephanie » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:42 am

Well, at least you finally figured out why this is suddenly happening to you.

I want to say "DUH" to that doctor. Crap, you work outside as a police officer. What the heck would've happened if you were, say, running after a suspect? :roll:
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#27 Postby azsnowman » Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:56 pm

Actually Stephanie, you know those "long shot" odds they talk about, "Adverese reactions are rare but one out of 10,000 may experience blah, blah, blah, etc, etc etc?" WELL......the side effects of Mycardis are VERY rare and guess what, I'm the ONE in the 10,000 it EFFECTED :lol:

Seriously, side effects of the drug are supposed to be mild to moderate and it appears I had the moderate to severe reaction.......went to see sawbones this morning, dropped the HCL from the Mycardis and I can tell a HUGE difference already. The HCL was depleating my potassium, magnesium levels, DANGEROUSLY low levels of potassium as a matter of fact, I was taking in "8" glasses of water or more a day but "disposing" of 20+ glasses a day......."Thank GOD I live in the woods, there's a tree around every corner :ggreen: !"
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#28 Postby Pburgh » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:15 pm

Banana, bananas, more bananas!!!! Dennis, please take care of yourself!!!!
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#29 Postby Aslkahuna » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:10 pm

If your are drinking water, remember that bottled water is not as good as tap water for electrolytes though the tap water may taste like it came from a horse's bladder (at least mine does). My BP meds also increase my sensitivity at least to Sun though heat desn't bother me that much. Consequently, I wait until late afternoon when the entire yard is in shade before doing yardwork.

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#30 Postby Stephanie » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:48 pm

azsnowman wrote:Actually Stephanie, you know those "long shot" odds they talk about, "Adverese reactions are rare but one out of 10,000 may experience blah, blah, blah, etc, etc etc?" WELL......the side effects of Mycardis are VERY rare and guess what, I'm the ONE in the 10,000 it EFFECTED :lol:

Seriously, side effects of the drug are supposed to be mild to moderate and it appears I had the moderate to severe reaction.......went to see sawbones this morning, dropped the HCL from the Mycardis and I can tell a HUGE difference already. The HCL was depleating my potassium, magnesium levels, DANGEROUSLY low levels of potassium as a matter of fact, I was taking in "8" glasses of water or more a day but "disposing" of 20+ glasses a day......."Thank GOD I live in the woods, there's a tree around every corner :ggreen: !"


:lol:

You have all of the luck, don't you??? Take potassium supplements as well as eating bananas as Karan said.
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#31 Postby george_r_1961 » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:35 pm

Stephanie wrote:
azsnowman wrote:Actually Stephanie, you know those "long shot" odds they talk about, "Adverese reactions are rare but one out of 10,000 may experience blah, blah, blah, etc, etc etc?" WELL......the side effects of Mycardis are VERY rare and guess what, I'm the ONE in the 10,000 it EFFECTED :lol:

Seriously, side effects of the drug are supposed to be mild to moderate and it appears I had the moderate to severe reaction.......went to see sawbones this morning, dropped the HCL from the Mycardis and I can tell a HUGE difference already. The HCL was depleating my potassium, magnesium levels, DANGEROUSLY low levels of potassium as a matter of fact, I was taking in "8" glasses of water or more a day but "disposing" of 20+ glasses a day......."Thank GOD I live in the woods, there's a tree around every corner :ggreen: !"


:lol:

You have all of the luck, don't you??? Take potassium supplements as well as eating bananas as Karan said.



Stephanie im gonna have to respectfully disagree with you there. Pottassium is one of these electrolytes that is EXTREMELY dangerous in excess (Yes im aware that not having enough is bad too). I am assuming that you are talking about taking pottasium in pill form. I wouldnt do that unless a doctor prescribes it. Bananas are fine...so are sports drinks.

What concerns me if people taking more pottasium supplements than what they really need. This can cause a sometimes fatal cardiac arrythmia (irregular heartbeat). Hyperkalemia...too much potassium..can kill within minutes this way.
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#32 Postby azsnowman » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:53 pm

Aslkahuna wrote:If your are drinking water, remember that bottled water is not as good as tap water for electrolytes though the tap water may taste like it came from a horse's bladder (at least mine does). My BP meds also increase my sensitivity at least to Sun though heat desn't bother me that much. Consequently, I wait until late afternoon when the entire yard is in shade before doing yardwork.

Steve


I don't drink bottled water, our tap water is 99.95% PURE, pure well water with VERY little treatment......it's SO cold that there's no need for ice in it, it's just as cold as ice water. I do yard work EARLY in the a.m. 0530-0600 (my neighbors LOVE me but ya know what? I REALLY don't care :lol: they're jerks anyway and the more I can do to upset them, the better off I am......)
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#33 Postby GalvestonDuck » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:09 pm

I gotta back George up a bit here (no offense, Steph).

Bananas, yes. Potassium supplements, maybe.

It'd be best to ask a physician first before starting on potassium. Anyone with kidney problems or lupus might not want to take it. They'd need to have frequent blood tests to check their electrolyte levels (and if you like needles sticking you to draw your blood, it won't be a problem :wink: ). There are probably other health problems to be concerned about with K+ supplements, but those are the only two I have heard about for certain. Also, some salt substitutes contain potassium, so those should be watched as well.

Again, I'm not saying it's all bad. It's just one of those things you need to be sure about.
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#34 Postby M_0331 » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:23 am

When I was in Vietnam as a Marine, the temp was 120 degrees often. We never got over two quarts of water a day. This is while climbing 3000' hills with 100 lb. load. Took salt tabs and had a towel around the neck to soak your sweat. We evac probably more heat cases than battle wound evav's.

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#35 Postby azsnowman » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:09 am

GalvestonDuck wrote:I gotta back George up a bit here (no offense, Steph).

Bananas, yes. Potassium supplements, maybe.

It'd be best to ask a physician first before starting on potassium. Anyone with kidney problems or lupus might not want to take it. They'd need to have frequent blood tests to check their electrolyte levels (and if you like needles sticking you to draw your blood, it won't be a problem :wink: ). There are probably other health problems to be concerned about with K+ supplements, but those are the only two I have heard about for certain. Also, some salt substitutes contain potassium, so those should be watched as well.

Again, I'm not saying it's all bad. It's just one of those things you need to be sure about.


The sawbones suggested bananas AND cantaloupe, actually, cantaloupe has 2x's the potassium levels than bananas do......I try to be as holisitic as possible, I don't like taking processed pills when a simple diet change, fruits and veggies mainly, will do the trick. :wink:
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