How long does a heat stroke last?

ultimadrift · Jun 28, 2009, 06:02 AM

Ive been working at a paintball field for a while now and until now I think I had my first heat stroke. However it doesn't seem to end I still feel ill and very uncomfortable. Im head is sweating and my arm feels dry. Its been about 2-3 hours since Ive been home. Anyone have suggestions?

riho · Jun 28, 2009, 06:08 AM

Yes you nitwit. Go to the ER.

jolle · Jun 28, 2009, 06:11 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heatstroke

Quote:

Hyperthermia is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment.

ultimadrift · Jun 28, 2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by riho

Yes you nitwit. Go to the ER.

I don't think its an emergency Im a bit dizzy and I don't feel as though Im about to faint. Been drinking water non stop but no urge for the bathroom seems like Im sweating it back out

riho · Jun 28, 2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ultimadrift

I don't think its an emergency Im a bit dizzy and I don't feel as though Im about to faint. Been drinking water non stop but no urge for the bathroom seems like Im sweating it back out

Cmon dude are you going to risk with something like that? Just go to the ER and say that you're not feeling well and describe the symptoms. It could be something else than a heart stroke that's causing this. Just go and get checked out.

wabbitslayer · Jun 28, 2009, 07:41 AM

The only sure-fire cure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masturbation

You didn't say when the symptoms onset, but how do you get heatstroke in the middle of the night/morning?!?

sittal · Jun 28, 2009, 11:30 AM

Are you 100% sure it was heat stroke, not just 'its ****ing hot and im getting dizzy and have a headache?'
I get that every weekend because I mow lawns for extra cash and I have a fence that I am putting up.

riho · Jun 28, 2009, 11:39 AM

Fark me, I read that as heart stroke

A2597 · Jun 28, 2009, 01:00 PM

I've had heatstroke before.

I just sat down, and drank alot of cool WATER. (Read, don't drink sodas / beer to rehydrate....).

Take it easy for the evening, if still bad tomorrow, then maybe consider calling a doctor. But if better, then just keep taking it easy.

If symptoms get worse though, yea, get to a doctor. But from what you described, doesn't sound serious.

schwartz · Jun 28, 2009, 01:49 PM

I got the **** kicked out of me a few times by heat stroke and all I can recommend is drinking tons of fluids, room temperature/cooler baths and showers, and resting with a cold facecloth on your forehead. Popping an aspirin might also bring some temporary relief, but if you start to get the shakes or vomit, you might want to consider the hospital.

Otherwise, you should be back on your feet in 1-2 days. Generally I've felt like myself after a full nights rest. Here's hoping for a quick recovery man

Perky McGiggles · Jun 28, 2009, 02:51 PM

Just make sure to drink a ton of water out in the sun. If you aren't having to take a leak after being out in the sun all day you aren't drinking enough.

I've only been dizzy/light headed from what could have been heat stroke once. Best cure is lay down on the couch and drink cool water till your pissing clear fluid again.

ultimadrift · Jun 28, 2009, 04:32 PM

Yep Im all better now since I slept in the bath tub for a few hours. It was quite an ordeal, felt like my whole body was burning, face and body was red. Heat strokes are not something to play with. I haven't felt so bad since I had namonia.

dreamwalker · Jun 28, 2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimadrift

Yep Im all better now since I slept in the bath tub for a few hours. It was quite an ordeal, felt like my whole body was burning, face and body was red. Heat strokes are not something to play with. I haven't felt so bad since I had namonia.

Tell me more about this... namonia.

**MyTMouse** · Jun 28, 2009, 08:02 PM

you need to get some electrolytes back in your system both during and after a lot of activity like that

OzzieBloke · Jun 29, 2009, 12:43 AM

It's got electrolytes.

ultimadrift · Jun 29, 2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wabbitslayer

The only sure-fire cure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masturbation

You didn't say when the symptoms onset, but how do you get heatstroke in the middle of the night/morning?!?

It actually lasted that long. I was working until like 6-7 PM and was sweating and skin felt dry. My insides were burning up, couldn't eat, and felt like crap. After taking 3 cold showers still felt like I was burning. It lasted quite some time until around 5 AM I fell asleep because I was too dizzy to stay up and after waking up I felt refreshed.

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wabbitslayer Vanilla Gorilla Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cahulawassee River Posts: 967	The only sure-fire cure: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masturbation You didn't say when the symptoms onset, but how do you get heatstroke in the middle of the night/morning?!? __________________ "You think you can dissect me with your blunt little tool"---Hannibal Lecter

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riho stupid ignorant bastard Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Estonia Posts: 4,316	Fark me, I read that as heart stroke __________________ #outsiders Let an earthquake crumble it. Let the fires rage. Let it burn to ****in ash then let the waters rise and submerge this whole, rat-infested place. The less a man makes declarative statements, the less apt he is to look foolish in retrospect. If you´re frightened of dying, and fighting to hold on, you´ll see devils tearing your life away. But if you´ve made your peace, then the devils are really angels freeing you from the earth.

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schwartz Team Zissou Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 1,409	I got the **** kicked out of me a few times by heat stroke and all I can recommend is drinking tons of fluids, room temperature/cooler baths and showers, and resting with a cold facecloth on your forehead. Popping an aspirin might also bring some temporary relief, but if you start to get the shakes or vomit, you might want to consider the hospital. Otherwise, you should be back on your feet in 1-2 days. Generally I've felt like myself after a full nights rest. Here's hoping for a quick recovery man

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Perky McGiggles I see what you did there Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Highway 20 Posts: 14,420	Just make sure to drink a ton of water out in the sun. If you aren't having to take a leak after being out in the sun all day you aren't drinking enough. I've only been dizzy/light headed from what could have been heat stroke once. Best cure is lay down on the couch and drink cool water till your pissing clear fluid again. __________________ Perky McGiggles Perky is only alone temporarily. He was promised 69 naked virgins for a single task he has yet to complete. - wonder squirrel

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ultimadrift Rage3D Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,225	Yep Im all better now since I slept in the bath tub for a few hours. It was quite an ordeal, felt like my whole body was burning, face and body was red. Heat strokes are not something to play with. I haven't felt so bad since I had namonia.

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