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re: Heat exhuastion?
Posted on 9/24/24 at 9:14 am to CAD703X
Posted on 9/24/24 at 9:14 am to CAD703X
Three steps to heat related illness
1. Heat Cramps
2. Heat Exhaustion
3. Heat Stroke
My rule of thumb for working outside is if you are thirsty, you are already behind.
Everyone is different, but I can tell you the line between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is a thin one. When you stop sweating, you are in extreme danger. You have to cool down your internal temperature. Cold shower. Ice on the head and neck (60% of heat is on your head), get in the ac……
Be careful out there. I’ve saved the life of many coworkers and friends by keeping a watchful eye on them. Knowing the signs can save your life.
1. Heat Cramps
2. Heat Exhaustion
3. Heat Stroke
My rule of thumb for working outside is if you are thirsty, you are already behind.
Everyone is different, but I can tell you the line between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is a thin one. When you stop sweating, you are in extreme danger. You have to cool down your internal temperature. Cold shower. Ice on the head and neck (60% of heat is on your head), get in the ac……
Be careful out there. I’ve saved the life of many coworkers and friends by keeping a watchful eye on them. Knowing the signs can save your life.
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Posted on 9/24/24 at 10:50 am to Loup
quote:Go through his clothes and look for loose change
It's better to be mostly dead than all dead. If you're all dead there is only one thing you can do.
Posted on 9/24/24 at 10:52 am to CAD703X
CAD it has happened to me several times over the past years to include unconsciousness and loss of bodily function. The last time I got a free ride in an ambulance for a 6 hour stay.
gotta hydrate dude and definitely include electrolyte supplements
gotta hydrate dude and definitely include electrolyte supplements
Posted on 9/24/24 at 10:52 am to cgrand
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Go through his clothes and look for loose change
Posted on 9/24/24 at 3:22 pm to CAD703X
Start hydrating the day before. You can’t just chug a bottle of water 20 minutes before to head out.
Posted on 9/24/24 at 5:56 pm to LemmyLives
Oh this was totally my fault. I way underestimated how much work was going to be involved with clearing that brush as well as thinking it didn't feel THAT hot outside 
Posted on 9/25/24 at 5:30 pm to CAD703X
Similar thing happened to me in May. Turned out that my blood pressure meds needed adjusting. No problems since.
Posted on 9/25/24 at 5:49 pm to GCTigahs
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Might be a good time to go see a cardiologist.
My first thought.
Posted on 9/26/24 at 2:15 pm to CAD703X
Pace yourself, rest a bit, hydrate, alternate water and water with electrolytes. I like Nunn tablets. I have come close to heat exhaustion in the hottest parts of the summer but you should recognize it for what it is when you may feel a bit wobbly legged and if you feel a bit of nausea.
If you are out there several hours you may want to eat a few pickle slices and also some light salty/sugary snack to replenish what you are losing.
Hiking the Grand Canyon one year with relatives who were heat wise really changed my perspective on working in the heat.
If you are out there several hours you may want to eat a few pickle slices and also some light salty/sugary snack to replenish what you are losing.
Hiking the Grand Canyon one year with relatives who were heat wise really changed my perspective on working in the heat.
Posted on 9/26/24 at 4:27 pm to CAD703X
Happened to me in July building a fence. Same symptoms as you. I refused to quit bc I’m a red blooded American man.
After passing out, throwing up, and blood pressure extremely low, my wife took me to the ER. Turns out I was in shock and my kidneys had started to shut down. I got lucky and they recovered without any permanent damage. Now I’m adamant about hydration, and extremely paranoid about overheating.
After passing out, throwing up, and blood pressure extremely low, my wife took me to the ER. Turns out I was in shock and my kidneys had started to shut down. I got lucky and they recovered without any permanent damage. Now I’m adamant about hydration, and extremely paranoid about overheating.
Posted on 9/26/24 at 4:45 pm to indytiger
CAD - hope you're going to ok and recuperate fully. Chainsawing is work! Holding that heavy thing and always seeming to have to pull the starter wears you out. I hope you're going to be ok, dude
Posted on 9/27/24 at 3:42 pm to LemmyLives
quote:This is the way. Takes a bit for the water to absorb through your body and make it to your cells. Starting off by being fully hydrated helps way more than starting off dehydrated and trying to hydrate while you dehydrate yourself more.
Start hydrating the day before. You can’t just chug a bottle of water 20 minutes before to head out.
Also listen to your body, we’re not 20 years old anymore
No shame in listening to your body and taking a break. Posted on 9/28/24 at 6:16 am to TejasHorn
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quote:Might be a good time to go see a cardiologist.
My first thought.
Yea
Posted on 9/28/24 at 11:06 am to CAD703X
Would suggest getting a workup at your PCP. Wouldn't look online for help or request thoughts from others who aren't medical professionals. This could be something minor, or something major.
Go get labs done and tell your doctor about what happened and how you felt, and currently feel.
Go get labs done and tell your doctor about what happened and how you felt, and currently feel.
Posted on 9/28/24 at 11:20 am to CAD703X
quote:
i haven't done anything to permanently damage my physical health have i?
I’ve had heat exhaustion hit me twice. The first time I was playing softball and like you I got real dizzy. I was helped to my car and sat in there with the AC blowing on max. I also had cold rags to put on my head and face. After a while the dizziness went away but it felt like a train had run over me. The second time I was at work in a plant. I would go through three or four shirts every day but this one day we were starting a unit up. I knew what was happening that time and went and sat in the AC until I felt better. The only affect that I had was after the first time it will sneak up on you a lot quicker so you have to be aware of that
Posted on 9/28/24 at 12:33 pm to CAD703X
Really hit me for the first time this summer while out snapper fishing in July. No wind, midday sun, likely too many cervezas the night before. Had a 6’ fricking Bull Shark grab my bait, and by the time I wrestled him to the side of the boat on snapper tackle, I had all the symptoms you described. First time it ever hit me, and I’d be happy if it was the last. Horrible.
Hydration is so key. I’ve started drinking Liquid IV pretty religiously out fishing, or like two weeks ago, clearing shooting lanes and roads when it was in the 90’s, save the adult beverages as a reward when wrapping up the day.
Hydration is so key. I’ve started drinking Liquid IV pretty religiously out fishing, or like two weeks ago, clearing shooting lanes and roads when it was in the 90’s, save the adult beverages as a reward when wrapping up the day.
Posted on 9/28/24 at 4:48 pm to CAD703X
As I age, the heat is more the enemy.....
Posted on 9/30/24 at 4:20 am to CAD703X
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yes i was trying to drink a frickton of water, but i think i may have gone too long initially before making myself a drink.
Basically pointless once the activity has commenced.
I work a cushy inside job during the week. I work only outside doing manual labor on the weekends.
I begin hydrating on wednesday for the weekend work. 32 oz of water when I wake up. 32oz on the way to work. Coffee. Then 4-5 tumblers throughout the day. Water at night. And go to bed with a big 40oz tumbler.
I had a bout with rhabdo a few years ago and I don't screw around now
Posted on 9/30/24 at 4:59 pm to CAD703X
I had heat exhaustion in my mid 40's. Living in the cool Pacific NW, I visited Memphis in August and cut an acre yard. When the mower conked out with fuel-line vapor lock so did I. Racing heart, dizzy, felt terrible. Worst sign... I wasn't sweating.
Tons of water and cold showers provided little relief. Saw a MD next morning and got an EKG... OK. Doc told me that I might feel exhausted for about 5 more days and experience stabbing back/chest pains. Both happened. I don't know what the pains were about.
Nearly twice that age now I limit continuous summer yard to 2 hours early morning. Even if I feel great, I quit after 2 hours. I try to boost water every day. I actually do drink more every other day or so.
I keep remembering that my dad had 3 heart attacks. All 3 while gardening! The 3rd was his last.
Do get an EKG.
Tons of water and cold showers provided little relief. Saw a MD next morning and got an EKG... OK. Doc told me that I might feel exhausted for about 5 more days and experience stabbing back/chest pains. Both happened. I don't know what the pains were about.
Nearly twice that age now I limit continuous summer yard to 2 hours early morning. Even if I feel great, I quit after 2 hours. I try to boost water every day. I actually do drink more every other day or so.
I keep remembering that my dad had 3 heart attacks. All 3 while gardening! The 3rd was his last.
Do get an EKG.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:24 pm to X123F45
I just wanted to add, homemade limeade with a little salt added is the perfect hydration drink.
I get a big arse bag of limes weekly. Squeeze about a dozen into a gallon pitcher. Grate the zest into the pitcher. Add a tsp of salt and a quarter of a cup of sugar. Toss in some mint leaves if you are feeling fancy. Fill and stir.
I typically kill one every saturday, sunday, monday when it's boiling outside. And before someone freaks out about the sugar... That's essentially like consuming one coke...for every gallon of limeade consumed.
I get a big arse bag of limes weekly. Squeeze about a dozen into a gallon pitcher. Grate the zest into the pitcher. Add a tsp of salt and a quarter of a cup of sugar. Toss in some mint leaves if you are feeling fancy. Fill and stir.
I typically kill one every saturday, sunday, monday when it's boiling outside. And before someone freaks out about the sugar... That's essentially like consuming one coke...for every gallon of limeade consumed.
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