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Warm & Fuzzy · 08-18-2005, 11:58 AM

I had a heat stroke on Sunday.

The doctor said I could've easily gone into a COMA (holy s##t!) under the circumstances. I was "lucky" to have only fainted.

It was due to lack of food, lack of sleep, severe dehydration, intense heat temperatures, a fever, and overall body exhaustion. Bummer.

Anyway, so now I'm chained to the bed -- literally. I can't go outside at ALL. Argh. This is so frustrating! But my body needs time to recover.

Pitooey · 08-18-2005, 12:17 PM

Aw........ I feel for you. This past weekend I saw 2 ladies fall. The ambulances had to come and pick them up because of the intense heat. It also happened to my husband. He has diabetes and with the intense heat and needing to drink something sweet he collapsed. it was surely a frighting thing to see.

As for me I have felt the intense heat. I cannot stay outside when it is very humid or I could pass out.

Stay well........

crystals · 08-18-2005, 01:09 PM

When I first saw this topic I thought it said "I had a heart stroke on Sunday". I was thinking, oh my god.

I'm half asleep still. Oh well. Hope you get over your heat stroke soon. It sucks not being able to go outside.

Mikado · 08-18-2005, 01:17 PM

Ive had heat stroke, in summer, particularly a hot one like this year has been, its essential to ALWAYS wear a hat, drink a lot of fluids ( to avoid dehydration ) and not to get TOO much sun...i vividly remember getting very dizzy and almost blacking out, and i was nauseous for a week...hope youre feeling better, take care of yourself.

Ireneparalegal · 08-18-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Oomph?!

I had a heat stroke on Sunday.

The doctor said I could've easily gone into a COMA (holy s##t!) under the circumstances. I was "lucky" to have only fainted.

It was due to lack of food, lack of sleep, severe dehydration, intense heat temperatures, a fever, and overall body exhaustion. Bummer.

Anyway, so now I'm chained to the bed -- literally. I can't go outside at ALL. Argh. This is so frustrating! But my body needs time to recover.

That's why you need to get off this forum every once in a while and eat something, drink something and stretch!!!!!! I hope you get better soon.

Penny Lane · 08-18-2005, 03:28 PM

A couple of years ago my son, who is a landscaper, was hospitalized with heat stroke. He said that his entire body cramped up severely. That was the worst of it for him. Well just last week he got it again but not so bad this time. He knew how to handle it. It is nothing to fool around with! It can cause a heart attack.

If you are going to be working outside in the heat be sure to drink a lot of water but better yet drink plenty of Gatorade which contain electrolites and essential minerals that are lost during dehydration.

I think that I had a touch of it one time back when I would sunbathe for hours at a time. I went into the house and suddenly got dizzy and queasy. I had to lie down immediately.

Johnny Five · 08-18-2005, 03:55 PM

Hope you feel better soon.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 08-18-2005, 04:02 PM

Ick, I'm sorry. Hope you feel better soon

Dutabi84 · 08-18-2005, 04:10 PM

One can never over-stress the importance of food, and above all, plenty of water, when out in the heat.

I hope you have a fast recovery.

dawsongirl · 08-18-2005, 04:49 PM

Drink some water, eat some fruit, sleep a lot! Get better soon.

Warm & Fuzzy · 08-18-2005, 11:07 PM

Hi, guys. Thanks for all your comments!

I have only been out for 15 minutes in the past 4 days. I feel so cooped up at home.

A simple trip to the grocery store is now even difficult! Argh.

Remind me never to work outdoors on one slice of bread, a fever, and four hours of sleep again.

(Guess I was kinda asking for trouble, huh?

)

I seriously had the scare of my life. The doctor said I could've easily gone into a coma, which I had no idea was even POSSIBLE due to heat.

I am drinking Gatorade and water like crazy now. I think I'm paranoid, LOL.

TheGreatPretender · 08-18-2005, 11:22 PM

I hope you are feeling better soon. I know it's probably difficult trying to eat healthy without binging right now. Just drink lots of water and eat fruit cause that has a lot of water in it..pretty much what everyone else said. Best wishes to you!

Max Whittaker · 08-19-2005, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

If you are going to be working outside in the heat be sure to drink a lot of water but better yet drink plenty of Gatorade which contain electrolites and essential minerals that are lost during dehydration.

Gatorade has too much sugar. It helps to replenish salt and it certainly boosts your energy. But you should drink one part Gatorade, three parts water. Personally I've never been able to stand the taste of Gatorade. But it has proven helpful for me on occassion.

Nothing should replace drinking water. In addition, if you know you will be working outside all day, you should drink a large glass of water beforehand, so that the water has enough time to reach the vital systems and be used by your body.

08-18-2005, 11:58 AM	#1
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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Aw........ I feel for you. This past weekend I saw 2 ladies fall. The ambulances had to come and pick them up because of the intense heat. It also happened to my husband. He has diabetes and with the intense heat and needing to drink something sweet he collapsed. it was surely a frighting thing to see. As for me I have felt the intense heat. I cannot stay outside when it is very humid or I could pass out. Stay well........
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08-18-2005, 01:09 PM	#3
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	When I first saw this topic I thought it said "I had a heart stroke on Sunday". I was thinking, oh my god. I'm half asleep still. Oh well. Hope you get over your heat stroke soon. It sucks not being able to go outside.
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08-18-2005, 03:28 PM	#6
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	A couple of years ago my son, who is a landscaper, was hospitalized with heat stroke. He said that his entire body cramped up severely. That was the worst of it for him. Well just last week he got it again but not so bad this time. He knew how to handle it. It is nothing to fool around with! It can cause a heart attack. If you are going to be working outside in the heat be sure to drink a lot of water but better yet drink plenty of Gatorade which contain electrolites and essential minerals that are lost during dehydration. I think that I had a touch of it one time back when I would sunbathe for hours at a time. I went into the house and suddenly got dizzy and queasy. I had to lie down immediately. Attached Images
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Johnny Five Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 1,190	Hope you feel better soon. Attached Images

08-18-2005, 01:17 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Ive had heat stroke, in summer, particularly a hot one like this year has been, its essential to ALWAYS wear a hat, drink a lot of fluids ( to avoid dehydration ) and not to get TOO much sun...i vividly remember getting very dizzy and almost blacking out, and i was nauseous for a week...hope youre feeling better, take care of yourself.

08-18-2005, 04:02 PM	#8
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Ick, I'm sorry. Hope you feel better soon
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08-18-2005, 04:10 PM	#9
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	One can never over-stress the importance of food, and above all, plenty of water, when out in the heat. I hope you have a fast recovery.

08-18-2005, 04:49 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Drink some water, eat some fruit, sleep a lot! Get better soon.

08-18-2005, 11:07 PM	#11
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Hi, guys. Thanks for all your comments! I have only been out for 15 minutes in the past 4 days. I feel so cooped up at home. A simple trip to the grocery store is now even difficult! Argh. Remind me never to work outdoors on one slice of bread, a fever, and four hours of sleep again. (Guess I was kinda asking for trouble, huh? ) I seriously had the scare of my life. The doctor said I could've easily gone into a coma, which I had no idea was even POSSIBLE due to heat. I am drinking Gatorade and water like crazy now. I think I'm paranoid, LOL.

08-18-2005, 11:22 PM	#12
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	I hope you are feeling better soon. I know it's probably difficult trying to eat healthy without binging right now. Just drink lots of water and eat fruit cause that has a lot of water in it..pretty much what everyone else said. Best wishes to you!