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Heat Exhaustion
Jul 14^th, 2018 at 12:48pm

Well haven't vomited in a couple of years, have now as of yesterday. Lots of hard workouts in the hot Montana sun yesterday (I would probably be dead if doing this in Arizona lol), tried drinking as much as I reasonably could, but due to likely electrolyte loss, no avail, needless to say, I went home early from the thing I was supposed to be at.

What's your worst heat experience? This ought to be my second time this happened within a span of 2 years. The first time it wasn't that bad, "From a certain point of view."

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Kick past-moderator Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #1 - Jul 14^th, 2018 at 1:01pm A few weeks ago I hadn't been drinking enough, started feeling dizzy, irritable and just off generally. Yeah dehydration is not to be underestimated. In fact I really need to go get a drink because it's been +25C all day, hitting 30C at some points. The humidity has been killing me too. Finland is supposed to be cold damn it!
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TheJackinati Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 314 Australia Gender:	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #2 - Jul 14^th, 2018 at 1:07pm Well, It seem's we've been stealing all your cold, kicktheotter. We'll gladly give it back to you once you give us back the Australian sun!
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Funditor406 Descens Offline Shattered Remains. Wonder why. Posts: 224 Turah, Montana Gender:	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #3 - Jul 14^th, 2018 at 1:12pm Yeah, what's the deal with that!? Finland seems though to be about more in line with direct sunlight with the Seasonal tilt though.
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Kick past-moderator Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #4 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 2:52am I've found it's usually sunnier during summer here than back in England. Usually about the same temperatures but less rain and fewer clouds. Of course the winters are then a lot colder which suits me fine. We get long warm days and then lots of snow so best of both seasons
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slingbadger Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Don't Badger a Badger Posts: 3220 Akron NY Gender:	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #5 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 6:24am I've had it a few times. Not pleasant. It can lead to heat stroke which is deadly. I was at a local 4th of July parade, and it was in the 90's. One of the bands were wearing all black polyester uniforms. Several dropped, even though the route was only a mile.
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Re: Heat Exhaustion
Reply #6 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 9:45am

Guess I've been lucky. I've never passed out or vomited. Heat exhaustion is quite serious though.

I know of a guy that suffered a heat stroke and according to him his mind was never quite the same afterwards. The worst I suffered was working construction under the hot Texas sun and I sweat so much the first day my entire body under my clothes felt raw. Taking a shower was like pouring lemon juice on an open wound. Never experienced anything like that before or since.

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Kick past-moderator Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #7 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 10:07am It's been so hot today. +25c, I'm just not made for it.
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Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8102	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #8 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 10:34am KTO, isn't 25 C in the high 70s-low 80s?
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Kick past-moderator Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #9 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 12:12pm I have no idea. We use a temperature measuring system that makes sense
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Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8102	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #10 - Jul 15^th, 2018 at 12:19pm 32 degrees for freezing and 212 for boiling water. What's not to love about that? Lol Ok Ill give you that one.
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Curious Aardvark Forum Moderation Offline Taller than the average Dwarf Posts: 13965 Midlands England Gender:	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #11 - Jul 16^th, 2018 at 3:25pm The absolute best thing about fahrenheit is that 100 is the temperature of mr fahrenheits wife's armpit Other than that it's a ridiculous system that's about as anti-intuitive as you can get. I drink a lot this weather also make sure I get plenty of salt. bacon is a great salt replacer
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Funditor406 Descens Offline Shattered Remains. Wonder why. Posts: 224 Turah, Montana Gender:	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #12 - Jul 17^th, 2018 at 12:50am Lol there could be a snack for people out working that's basically bacon to maintain electrolytes. I was basically down with a headache even after the day until I treated myself with Aspirin and Gatorade.
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Reply #13 - Jul 18^th, 2018 at 2:15pm

I've never suffered from heat exhaustion. When I used to work for cable TV it was a very real threat and happened to a couple of the guys. We would have to climb poles, hump the 18' extension ladder all day, work in attics that were literally too hot to breathe in, and our trucks weren't air conditioned back then. I had a system that kept me safe. After every job, whether I was thirsty or not I'd force myself to drink a cup of ice water. Also the hotter it got the slower I'd move.
These days I keep a good eye on the Huskies. Heat exhaustion is a very real threat for them. On the hottest of days they hide out under the fan and air conditioner.

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Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8102	Re: Heat Exhaustion Reply #14 - Jul 18^th, 2018 at 3:43pm Yesterday it was 97 degrees in Houston with the usual humidity. My partner and I were flagged down and we found a man in convulsions in the midst of possible heat stroke. According to bystanders the guy was walking on the sidewalk and just face planted into the ground. He was not in good shape. It's definitely very dangerous.
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