Heat Exhaustion After KY State Fair

[tearsneverfall]

I just woke up from a two hour nap after going to the KY state fair.

I am wiped out still! It is about 95 degrees here with a heat index of even more than that. We stayed inside mostly but went in and out the blistering heat to the air. We were there for 3 1/2 hours walking and walking and walking.

I'm not really twitching much but boy are my ankles and feet hurting. My husbands are too.

I wound't think someone with you know what could have done that. No weakness the entire time I was there!!! I got a little light headed once or twice but I have a terrible head cold recovering from upper respiratory infection so I think that is why I'm dizzy.

My shins just thumped. I spoke to soon

Oh well I did walk for close to four hours with no problems though right?????????????????? That's good sign isn't it????????

Karen

 

[twitchamy]

Hi Karen,

Glad to hear you went to the fair. We're having our CA state fair too...very hot weather as well.

Anyway, after reading your post, I searched through some of your former posts to see if you've had the EMG yet....I don't believe you have. I found your post from the end of July where you were 'falling apart'--and as of then you didn't have the test.

I really think you'd benefit from the test. If you'd have had it by now, you wouldn't be asking yourself if someone with 'you know what' would have been able to do all that walking. It's unfortunate that a good time at the fair is followed up with you mentally proving to yourself that you don't have 'it'. This 'you know what' is a gray cloud hanging over your good times. I've been there too, so I can empathize.

Don't get me wrong, the EMG is not the complete cure-all for our mind sets. However, it gives a much faster 'gut-check' because you have solid proof that 'you know what' is not the cause of any annoying symptoms.

You deserve to really enjoy life and not think about ALS anymore. If your mind keeps seeking reasons why you don't have ALS--just get the test and eliminate that thinking process for good. Not to be harsh, but it's just a waste of mental energy that can be put to use in better, more happy ways.

Soak your legs in some warm sudsy water--and your legs will be feeling better soon. Of course, you might be sore for the next couple days. Oh yeah, drink plenty of water too...I bet you're a little dehydrated from being out in that heat for so long.

Everyone on this board will agree that someone with ALS wouldn't be able to walk for four hours at the fair--but you need to get yourself to the point where you don't need to ask that question to erase your 'what-if' worries. Take care!!

Amy

 

[furballfury]

I agree -

I believe most, if not all of your current symptoms are being created by an underlying layer of doubt in your head that is manifesting itself as stress - taking a toll on your body.

You don't have ALS - I KNOW you don't, but do yourself and your family the favor of having the test, and letting science prove it to you. I am currently having a horrible week with my symptoms - if I didn't have the piece of mind two clean EMG's give me, it'd be SO much harder to keep a level head and prevent stress from taking an even bigger toll on my body.

I think you're incredibly strong for going through this - and for as long as you have without an EMG. There's no reason to suffer anymore - you've worked too hard to let yourself wonder and worry forever.

I know some on here are fine, and never had an EMG. That's commendable, and makes sense for some. I just feel so much for you every time I read one of your posts because I think the test would make your road easier and more comfortable. Just some food for thought from a friend.

Hang in there! Four hours at a hot fair - anyone would be feeling wiped out.

JG

 

[atygrabelle]

A word of caution about EMG!

I have been twitching for 2 years and I was pretty much over my ALS fears. Just a nagging one in the back of mind, nothing big

Then I had a very through EMG (my second). Guess what it found abnormalties (mild fibs/swaves in one neck muscle, and a doubtful borderline old injury in one leg muscle)

Neuro said it was fine. . .old injury. . .and the newer one (fibs). . .he said "eh they are so minor. . .they probally go away by now" then he asked about back aches etc. . .

but of course it really freaked me out. I guess the word of wisdom is if you keep getting an emg . . .someday they may find something that is nothing (which I'm hoping for and what my Neuro told me). It really really is freaking me out. . .and I think I would of been better off without one

Thanks

 

[tearsneverfall]

I'm getting through this fine without one. My original post was actually meant in a positive manner to show that I was HAPPY that I can walk around for 4 hours at the fair with no problems. I wasn't posting it to second guess or because I had doubt. I was doing it because I am starting to believe there is no way I could have done that with you know what. I will only get one if I have a huge MAJOR change in my symptoms. It will have to be a big change for me to get one. I know how I am and if I have anything that is slightly off I will read into and I don't need that. I do have some disc problems in my neck but was told it was normal for my age and who knows that might show and that will freak me out more so than now. I'm doing good without for now. I think for me time is the best healer!

Karen

 

[garymills]

Karen,

Time is the best healer for all of us, IMHO.

Gary

 

[twitchamy]

Time indeed is the greatest healer, I don't dispute that at all.

Karen, my only concern for you is: How much time is it going to take for you to fully eliminate the ALS thoughts? It's a tough call I guess.

I know you were being positive in your post--but like I said, I just think it's a bummer that your good time at the fair was overshadowed at the end of the day...by thoughts of being 'happy' you don't have ALS.

No matter the mechanism (whether EMG or time itself), I just want you to remove ALL thougts of ALS from your life. Positve or negative, I'd like to see them gone completely.

So many of your posts are tainted with references to ALS, and you deserve better. I give you kudos for not getting the EMG (I couldn't do that). But, mentally, I think you've got a tougher road ahead. You do seem to be a trooper though.

Of course, I'll support you regardless!! I still think you'd benefit from the test--but I'd never think less of you for not getting it.

Everyone here has their own journey--that's for sure. And the best we can do is offer advice without being judgemental.

Hope you have a good day!
Amy