Reminder from Dad: stay HYDRATED as the warm weather takes hold.

[michael-in-phoenix]

My 14-year-old came home early from school recently, as the nurse called and told me he wasn't feeling well. He felt a little nauseated before leaving that morning, but nothing serious. He ate a small breakfast and went to school.

I made him drink two bottles of water when he got home. He did that, then fell asleep for 3 hours. He got up to answer nature's call. I heard a crash - bang - boom in the bathroom. When I got there he was out cold, on his back on the floor. He had hit the sink with his forehead and the back of his head on the tub.

I had to bring him to.

One ER visit, including a CAT scan, nausea medicine IV, two bags of electrolytes IV, EKG, chest X-ray, blood tests, etc., to determine that he was dehydrated.

He was fine the next morning and went to school a day after that.

Moral: Drink plenty of water during the day, and don't let it get away from you!

Michael

 

[nan]

Thanks Dad, I had a scary one several years ago. It was a super hot summer in Seattle ('04) was

in the shipyard getting a vessel ready for a job. In the yard many things aren't working and the AC wasn't.
Put in 14 hours or so, went to my stateroom, was only person on ship at the time.
Getting ready to shower and started to have chills and fever. First thought was, can not get sick now!!!!
Well some little voice was saying,"drink water dummy". I grabbed a gallon of water and proceeded to drink most of it. Feel asleep for 6-8 hours, did not wake up for anything!!!
Fine in the morning.
When working in the galley, keep a bottle there to remind me--glasses get knocked over.
One of my few line cook jobs, the bus people were told to make sure cooks always had a full pitcher of water.
This part is gross, sorry, but after a shift there one's shirt was stiff from the salt-ICK.

Drink up everyone,
Nan

 

[barb_b]

How Scary! I am glad he is OK... What a fright! Tx for the reminder.

 

[elenor]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

 

[cheezz]

Yup, happened to me in Boston - scorching hot - new experience I don't wish to repeat.

 

[angak]

(((DS)))

 

[angak]

I head way down to Dallas next Tues. this Alaska girl is now afeared of the great heat.

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Staying hydrated is the key, without a doubt. Also be mindful of sunscreen if you're outside a lot.

 

[angak]

i think I'm getting a spray-on tan---don't laugh! cocktail dressy wedding, bare legs---

I don't think so!!

 

[joanietoo]

AS an aside...coffe and beer do not rehydrate anyone, makes things worse...water is the answer.

 

[cheezz]

true.... for every cup of coffee, you're supposed to drink 2 glasses of water to compensate!