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Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:35 am to Bama and Beer
yeah, i had a similar scare on the golf course a few weeks ago. Got through 8 holes and got dizzy then started puking and fell out. Soldiered my way through it, but man, the cramps almost did me in. Muscle spasms, puking, couldnt keep anything down including water. Didnt got to the hospital, just rubbed dirt on it and made it through. Very lucky to have not stroked out
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:36 am to Bama and Beer
Damn it boy.
I train dogs at daylight to beat the heat. I also switch to drinking a liquid IV Walmart knock off once or twice per day. By 10-11am it’s damn near too hot to be out there.
I train dogs at daylight to beat the heat. I also switch to drinking a liquid IV Walmart knock off once or twice per day. By 10-11am it’s damn near too hot to be out there.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:38 am to Bigfishchoupique
No, you don't. You don't need ice cold water when working In the heat. You need room temperature water. You know how if you get thirsty from working in the heat and you chug a bunch of cold water, then you get a belly ache? That's because your stomach has to get it a certain temperature before your body can absorb it. So if you start feeling weird you need to chug water that has been in your house instead of in the fridge. I put some waters on the counter just for this reason.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:39 am to hashtag
Correct -- OP stated he was drinking plenty of water -- the symptoms could be traced back to several things from the sodium-potassium pump inhibited to lack of trace minerals --
I would guess OP was extremely low on Potassium:
Low potassium levels, also known as hypokalemia, can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe:
Mild to moderate
Muscle weakness, cramps, spasms, fatigue, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, confusion, mood changes, tingling or numbness
Severe
Abnormal heart rhythms, lightheadedness, fainting, cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties
I would guess OP was extremely low on Potassium:
Low potassium levels, also known as hypokalemia, can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe:
Mild to moderate
Muscle weakness, cramps, spasms, fatigue, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, confusion, mood changes, tingling or numbness
Severe
Abnormal heart rhythms, lightheadedness, fainting, cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 10:40 am
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:40 am to Bama and Beer
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in half arse decent shape
Apparently not
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:42 am to BabyTac
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Ran 7 miles after work in the heat of the afternoon. No problems here. FWIW, I’m not fat, workout regularly, and stay hydrated all the time, not just when I need to do something.
The downvotes are a tell tale sign. Lots of people not taking care of their bodies then wonder why something bad happens
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:46 am to sidewalkside
quote:No, it's this sudden onset of global warming where kids are falling out left and right from our heated planet. None of which are true, it's no hotter than it's ever been, you're just getting older and less tolerant of extreme temperatures, and you live the entirety of your life in a climate controlled environment.
clearly because he's a fat arse and doesn't do BJJ w/ decent cardio and is old and doesn't do 7 miles running in the hottest part of the day like the rest of the OT baws...duh.
And, clearly, the only way to mitigate and reverse this is more taxes to the government, cobalt mining for EVs, plastic straws, and government subsidized, non-recyclable solar and wind farms covering millions of acres of prime agricultural land and pristine ecosystems. Oh China and India? China-schmina, they don't count.
To the op'er, glad you made it. I'm assuming your main job is in climate controlled conditions? It's not even hot hot yet, and anyone who's out in it, at least in Mississippi, will attest to the fact that it has been an extremely pleasant summer going into the end of June. Acclimation is key, and it also allows you to know when it's time to take a break.
Always start your day out with a packet or two of liquid iv or an equivalent. When it starts to really get hot, water alone won't cut it, and sugary drinks like Gatorade can make it worse. As someone said, you're going to be more susceptible to it now, and, again, it's not even hot-hot yet, so I would proceed with extreme caution as we go deeper into sidewalkside's apocalyptic summer heat.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:49 am to Scruffy
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Stay hydrated. Take in appropriate electrolytes. Water is not sufficient by itself.
I would like to add in, if you eat a well balanced diet, you do not need to consume electrolytes via liquid. You should be getting plenty from food
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:53 am to Bama and Beer
I’ve seen heat stroke and exhaustion from my military time. Water doesn’t cut it. You need to replace electrolytes. Something like Liquid IV.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:54 am to WaydownSouth
You are correct, but unfortunately people don’t do that nowadays.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:55 am to Bama and Beer
Himalayan Rock salt added to water is very beneficial, all natural & will hydrate you most efficiently.
I drink 2 bottles with 1/2 teaspoon the day before I do outside work & have a few prepared while I work.
Table salt will work too, but not as effective for me, but much better than plain water.
Someone may have mentioned this, haven't read the whole thread. Take care & good luck
I drink 2 bottles with 1/2 teaspoon the day before I do outside work & have a few prepared while I work.
Table salt will work too, but not as effective for me, but much better than plain water.
Someone may have mentioned this, haven't read the whole thread. Take care & good luck
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:57 am to BabyTac
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FWIW, I’m not fat, workout regularly, and stay hydrated all the time, not just when I need to do something.
I covered a 100 mile bike race in mid July in Alabama called the Hot 100. These are some of the fittest humans and in the best cardiovascular health. Even these guys got heat illness.
Don't be a douche, it can happen to anyone.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:59 am to BabyTac
You are so full of shite. Out of work living on gubment dime retard
Posted on 6/21/24 at 10:59 am to Bama and Beer
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I had plenty of water but evidently wasn't replenishing it quick enough.
You need salt too, to get hydrated.
Sports drinks are actually good for getting hydrated if you plan to do physical activities. Not good for the sedentarily lifestyle.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:05 am to Bama and Beer
A good many years ago, before I retired, I had that bear jump on me at the airfield by Camp Beauregard while I was measuring out multiple long routes for comm conduit and fiber. Mid August, about 96 and easily 10-15 degrees hotter on the tarmac.
I got to where things seemed as though I was looking at them through the wrong end of binocs. Light headed. Reasoning ability was slow and foggy. I was near a long storage shed that was locked with no visible water faucets. I noticed a very small panel that sprung open when I touched it. Miracle! It was a faucet with a short hose. I turned it on and soaked myself while I leaned against the building and called my contact.
He came in a golf cart and took me to the hangar where there was speculation the Colonel wanted to get his aircraft wound up to take me to the hospital not far away.
Driving would probably have been faster. I stabilized fairly quickly after I had some ice packs applied. It was embarrassing to have been a nuisance but I was very grateful they took care of me.
I’ve had to be more cautious and aware since then and have had two similar incidents though not as severe. You’re also likely to be more susceptible after your near miss.
Be careful and take care of yourself in the future.
I got to where things seemed as though I was looking at them through the wrong end of binocs. Light headed. Reasoning ability was slow and foggy. I was near a long storage shed that was locked with no visible water faucets. I noticed a very small panel that sprung open when I touched it. Miracle! It was a faucet with a short hose. I turned it on and soaked myself while I leaned against the building and called my contact.
He came in a golf cart and took me to the hangar where there was speculation the Colonel wanted to get his aircraft wound up to take me to the hospital not far away.
Driving would probably have been faster. I stabilized fairly quickly after I had some ice packs applied. It was embarrassing to have been a nuisance but I was very grateful they took care of me. I’ve had to be more cautious and aware since then and have had two similar incidents though not as severe. You’re also likely to be more susceptible after your near miss.
Be careful and take care of yourself in the future.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:11 am to Bama and Beer
Are you on any blood pressure meds?
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:16 am to Salmon
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but there were at least 3 deaths in the area that I know of last summer in our industry from heat stroke
That just culls the weak.
/s
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 11:17 am
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:37 am to Bama and Beer
quote:How many times has something similar to this happened before?
don't do what I did yesterday trying to just tough it out (like I've done before)
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:39 am to mudshuvl05
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mudshuvl05
i can't imagine ever spending the amount of time you spent typing out 4 whole paragraphs to complain on the internet
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