Pray for me. I'm about to get on my son's Yamaha 80 to go to the mailbox.

[Maddy McCall]

I had a heat stroke while we were towing my car back from Texas yesterday, so I can't walk to the gate. Going to take the Yamaha instead.

With my luck this past week, please say a prayer, send good thoughts, that I will make it to the gate and back without injury.

:silly:

[progmom]

1. shit Maddy

I didn't know about the heat stroke. :hug:

[Maddy McCall]

3. I sent this through PM to merh, but I'll post it here. Yes, I had a...

heat stroke:

We made it in last night at about 11:00. My dad's Dodge Ram's heater coil sprung a leak in Kilgore. We had to stop every 30 miles and put water in the radiator, and refill our water supply (ice chests, buckets, one rubbermaid tub) so that we would have more water for the next stop. It took us over 12 hours to get home.

Because we couldn't run the air all of the way home, I had a heat stroke (I guess that's what you call it when you get overheated and your body reacts) in Monroe. We had to stop for an hour and I had "intestinal problems" (to put it nicely) and I threw up and threw up and threw up. We bought a bag of Ice, and I had some towels in my suitcase, so I kept ice on myself and drank cold water the rest of the way home. Probably should have gone to a doctor, but we really didn't have time. I haven't eaten anything since yesterday morning, so I'm trying to get my appetite back so I can eat something. I'm still really weak.

This morning, my dad came and got me and we cleaned out my car and he just towed it to the mechanic. If it's the motor, I'm going to be in the market for a Toyota Tacoma or one of those nifty Subarus I saw recently in an ad. Whatever I get, it will either be used or come from an auction. I don't have money to buy anything new.

I'm reading through threads to see what the latest news is from Crawford, and then I'm going to go to sleep for awhile.

[Shell Beau]

6. Be careful, you are probably dehydrated. Drink

plenty of fluids. Water and Gatoraide. Take care!! Monitor your bathroom useage just to make sure your kidneys are still working well! (My hubby went through this last year and was hospitalized for three days) :hug:

[Maddy McCall]

8. Ok, now I'm a little scared.

I feel like I have a kidney or bladder infection. I've been drinking as much ginger ale as I can keep down.

Haven't eaten yet. Have had more "intestinal problems" and have thrown up. And the headache. Maybe I need to go to the doctor.

[Shell Beau]

9. Please do. Those are all signs of dehydration.

I am by no means trying to scare you and I do not want to get this locked. Do you have a fever or a low temperature? My hubby's dropped to 93 degrees. And please keep us posted so we will know when you feel better!

[Maddy McCall]

13. I haven't taken my temp. I've slept most of the day.

My son is with my parents today, so that I can get some rest. All I've wanted to do is sleep.

I think sabbat below is right...it's heat exhaustion. I'll take my temp in a sec.

[Shell Beau]

15. I do hope that is it! Even though that still requires

some nurturing, it is less serious than the other.

[DS1]

36. Your temp is probably going to show up rather normal

It's your organs that are fighting for liquids that are causing the discomfort. And I hate to say this publicly, so I'll PM it instead.

Those Aquafine commercials aren't lying, your body does operate better with water, always.

[DS1]

23. You need a steady supply of water. Cool water absorbs best

Rushing it is wasteful, the keyword is steady. Just keep sipping on it, in a cool environment. You are beyond the emergency point, but your body is still all fuckered up re: hydration.

Chugging water will just make it run right through you, and give you false readings on your urine. Clear is the goal, it means you're hydrated, if it's copper coloured, might want to get hydrated via an intravenous drip. Depends on your medical insurance status I suppose.

Don't stop sipping water until well after dinner. Don't bloat yourself, but keep up the supply.

[Shell Beau]

26. You said that better than I tried to say it!

[Maddy McCall]

29. Thanks for the advice, DS1 and Shell.

I'm changing from ginger ale to water, then. I'll follow your advice to the tee.

I'm feeling much better. I think, yesterday, it was the combination of the heat, diesel fumes on the highway, and frustration that made me sick...

If I don't feel like myself by tomorrow AM, I'll call my doc friend.

[Shell Beau]

30. Good! Get well! I certainly hope you feel better!

:hug: And if I scared you, I am sorry. That wasn't my intention!

[Maddy McCall]

34. No, you didn't scare me.

I knew that I would need to see my doc if I don't feel better. I've got three good movies to watch, and nothing else to do today, so I'll cuddle up on the couch with my schnauzer, drink water, watch movies, and get over this.

:hug:

[sabbat hunter]

10. more likely

heat exhaustion if you had heat stroke you would have been hospitalized as when you get heat stroke your body loses control of its temperature and it can go up very high without treatment.

heat exhaustion resembles the symptoms you describe. still nasty, but much less severe and less long term possible adverse side effects.

stay inside and drink lots of juice for a while though


peace

[Shell Beau]

11. Or those are also signs of severe dehydration!

My husband had that last year and was hospitalized for 3 days. He had very similar symptoms that she is describing. I hope all is okay with her!

[Maddy McCall]

12. Yes, that's the word I was looking for.

Heat exhaustion. That sounds much more like what I have.

[Shell Beau]

14. What exactly do you mean when you say

you feel like you have a bladder infection. I mean, if you have normal urine output, then you probably aren't dehydrated and it was likely exhaustion. I just want to make sure you are okay!

[Maddy McCall]

16. Kinda like...

urge to go but can't.

My lips and face were tingly last night, but that's gone away.

I put a ham in the oven...am craving a salty ham sandwich and baked potato. I think I'm ok...I do want to eat. It'll just be awhile until it's ready.

I've been sipping on ginger ale and can hold it down. I couldn't hold down Coke or anything dark.

[Shell Beau]

18. Have you gone at all? Gatorade will also give

you those electrolytes you need. You probably need some salt too. You can pinch your skin and if if bounces back normally, then you are probably fine. If there is no elasticity, that is a sign of dehydration. I know all of this b/c of my hubby. He is a landscaper and he is in the heat all of the time and after he had his dehydration episode, I check on everything by what the doc told me to go by!

[Shell Beau]

2. What? A heat stroke? Bless you Maddy!

My word, you've had it rough lately! I am so sorry. Take care of yourself. :hug:

[Maddy McCall]

5. Signs are sayin...

that maybe this wasn't my week to be in Crawford. :(

[knowbody0]

4. go slowly down that road

crashing really sucks. good luck Maddy

[Maddy McCall]

7. For a little dirt bike, that thing has some kick to it.

On Christmas eve, when I was moving it from the shed to the house (it was his Santa gift), I kick started it, and then promptly picked my ass up off the grass. I found the dirt bike about 30 feet away. Didn't know that it was that fast.

I've learned, though. :-)

[knowbody0]

25. my kid's honda 70

kicked my ass.

[merh]

17. Now Maddy - be careful!

Don't push your luck! :hi:

Fingers crossed -- and remember, if you stil aren't feeling better, you need to go to the doctor.

Pinch your skin on your arm between your forefinger and thumb - does it automatically return to its position or does it stay pinched????

Please take care! You owe me coctails and the way you have been carrying on about your ham in the oven, a real ham samwich one day too!

:hug:

[Shell Beau]

19. I just said the same thing about pinching but

I didn't word it so well! I am glad you put it in better words!

[merh]

22. No problem - its the only at home test for dehydradtion that I am

aware of - if the skin returns to its normal position, there is enough fluid in her system - if it stays pinched, she better get to the hospital. Dehydration can mess with the organs! :scared:

I'm not letting her get out of the drinks she owes me! :silly:

[Shell Beau]

24. I know! Dehydration scares me b/c my husband went

through it last year. Your kidneys start to shut down, etc. My husbands temp had dropped to 93 degrees. They couldn't even find a vein to put the IV in b/c his veins were pretty dry!

[merh]

27. Bet that was scary - glad he is okay!

:hi:

[Shell Beau]

28. Yeah, me too! It was scary!

I mean, I know what to do when you have a somewhat high temperature, but I had no idea what to do for a low temp. So, now I am very aware of all of the signs. With him working outside in this MS heat, it can certainly get to you. I hope Maddy is okay!

[Maddy McCall]

37. I'm back.

Maybe I should have taken the Yamaha to Crawford. :D

[merh]

41. LOL

No, that would have been twice as hot and inconvenient - MMjr on your shoulders from Shreveport to Tyler in the rain storms!!!

Nope - not meant to be kiddo! Rest and enjoy that DAMN HAM & back potato! Drinks lots of water!

:hug: :loveya:

[Maddy McCall]

47. I'll bring a ham to the meet-up.

And some Pittsburg Texas Hot Links. At least I had the sense about me to get to Brookshire Bros. Grocery in Kilgore and buy some hotlinks. :D

[merh]

48. Sure, use the ice to keep the links cold and get heat exhaustion!

You should have had you hand in that ice chest! (Notice I was kind and didn't say head :rofl: )


:pals:

[Maddy McCall]

49. I know, I know.

You've just never tasted the delectable delight that is a Pittsburg hot link. :D

[merh]

50. LOL - just glad you are finally home and feeling better.

:hug: Now rest & get your strength back, okie dokie! :loveya:

[DS1]

20. You're a fighter Maddy, a Yamaha 80 isn't going to stop you

:pals: :yourock:

[Maddy McCall]

31. LOL. I'm already back. Safely.

And I had some netflix movies in the box (which was what I was hoping for!) so it's movie night tonight.

[DS1]

42. Ok, as long as one of them wasn't The Grest Escape

*thinking of Steve McQueen jumping barbed wire with his dirtbike* :-)

[Maddy McCall]

45. No! I'm going to watch Bette Davis brutalize Joan in...

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.

Then I'm going to watch Ed Norton kick his own ass in Fight Club.

Then, the icing on the cake will be to watch Kevin Spacey outwit the law and other criminals in Usual Suspects.

:pals:

[sundog]

21. agh!

get better :hug:

[Maddy McCall]

32. Couch, movies, smoked ham and baked potatoes for dinner...

I'll be fine.
:)

[sundog]

33. what movie?

:popcorn:

[Maddy McCall]

35. I have:

Usual Suspects (I love Spacey. My favorite actor)
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (a cult classic in my home)
Fight Club (a little Ed Norton and Brad Pitt. Yummy!)

Now that's a line up, isn't it. :D

[sundog]

40. baby jane!!!

:bounce:

i'll come over & put a wet rag on your forehead & we can watch the movie & we can talk about who we'll feed to the sharks next shark week :bounce:

[Maddy McCall]

44. Well come on! What are you waiting for?

:bounce:

[Shell Beau]

43. If Ed Norton and Brad Pitt can't make you feel better, then you

really need to go to the doc! ;-)

[Maddy McCall]

46. Especially Ed. I LOVE HIM.

:D

[merh]

38. And plenty of WATER!!!

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

39. Yes. I already put the ginger ale aside and am drinking...

loads of Kentwood bottled water. :)

[faithnotgreed]

51. whew maddy i just got caught up on this latest

if its not interrupting your love fest - i mean your movie night - then please accept my best wishes

ack you have had some hellacious week
please keep taking care of yourself and dont eat too much all at once
though that dinner does sound good and im a vegetarian

(fumbling through my freezer to get cool and search for the tofurkey)