Yesterday was a wonderful day.
The sun was bright, the temps in the low 90’s.
I worked hard. I dug dirt. I mowed lawn. I irrigated the garden.
I sweated and enjoyed the experience of it all.
When I went to bed I had the feeling of completion of a good day.
But when I woke up I was nauseated and dizzy. Later I checked my blood pressure and it was abnormally low for me.
Classic signs of Heat Exhaustion. Not good stuff. It can be dangerous.
I spent the day moping around feeling a lot under par. Tonight, after several naps, a fist full of anti acids and a lot of water, I am feeling better, but still tired.
The symptoms are not new and the problem is well installed in my head. Some say that the “elderly” are particularly susceptible. I guess I am elderly now.
So, drink more water, stay out of the direct sun, and pace yourself.
David, were you listening to me?
Gratitude #83 - Sweet Biddies!
11 years ago
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Take care of yourself Dave. I care about you.
Keep pushing the fluids and monitor your BP. I hope you can relax, as much as a caregiver can, for a couple of days.
My dad loved the heat and the hotter it was, the better he liked it. I worried about him. He used to tell me I was like a mother hen and to knock it off.
Cluck cluck.
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