Heatstroke claims another life.
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
June 6, 2017 2:12am CST
A distant neighbor expired yesterday due to heatstroke. The temperature here in my place is so sweltering hot, that I was sweating profusely yesterday. The news about the demise of the neighbor was told to my sister when she went to the store this morning. The body of the deceased is in a funeral parlor along the highway.
Even while I am inside our house, I really feel tired and breathe with difficulty. That is why I am drinking more fluids and eat bananas at intervals. I am also trying to relax my body and mind, and not confront my sister whenever she gets sarcastic and annoying.
I have to maintain my heart at its normal rate and rhythm. Tomorrow is my follow-up consultation and my son will accompany me. I hope the PTPA result will be in its normal range again.
Is it summer now in your place?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Jun 17
most sad news 'n i feel fer their family 'n friends. i've read where ya poor folks're jest meltin' o'er there 'n i wish 'twas a way to send relief :( 'tis been'n the toasty side here, though far from what y'all're endurin'. threats 'f a major thunderboomer this evenin' with large hail/high winds. i've my fingers crossed such doesn't come to be. i've 'd 'nough 'xcitement fer one day.
sure hope that all's well with yer consultation. so glad yer son's gonna be with ya. big hugs!!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Jun 17
@ridingbet oh dear :( i do hope y'all get some relief soon, ms. ingrid.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
thanks much, my dear. this early at 8:50AM, the air here is so humid and hot, and we haven't reached high noon yet.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
@crazyhorseladycx thanks. i am drinking fluids more now than ever
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
no, he was just at home. he is an elder, and maybe he was not able to cool himself down yesterday when it was so hot.
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@josie_ (10033)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
@ridingbet _This is sad. Was there no one to look after him. Does he live alone?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
@josie_ he lives with his family. i guess they did not know the man was already having the attack.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
@ridingbet I agree. It seems that we are in danger.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
i cannot, kabsat. i am scared of these incidents of terrorism in the south.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
@Shavkat my son went out yesterday afternoon; he was fetched by 2 of his friends. they had a drinking spree of san mig light, and he was not yet home at 10PM. i texted him, but not in a worried manner, so when he replied "10 minutes more, ma", i felt relieved. i waited for him while watching TV.
danger comes anywhere in any time of the day.
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@LadyDuck (502187)
• Italy
6 Jun 17
@ridingbet I have to wear a sweater today, it's almost cold inside.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
@LadyDuck that is so nice. our cold season was just barely 2 months. how i wish the summer and cold seasons here is divided equally the whole year 'round.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
here, even though we have thunderrstorms, after that, it still gets so hot.
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@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
@ridingbet Interesting! Japanese always associate bananas to Philippines.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
bananas have high potassium content, an electrolyte that can be reduced when we sweat.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
7 Jun 17
@ridingbet I never like a too cold air conditioned room. It's like that in some Florida restaurants, so I always bring a wrap or a little sweater.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
@DianneN a shawl? that is good. yesterday, to my dismay, the laboratory where i had the examination for PTPA, the AC was not on. it was a rotating fan that cooled the people there.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
i would love to have even just a quarter of the cold temperature there, but we live in opposite side of the world.
the hospital is air-conditioned, but what i don't like is, its thermostat is turned at 30 degrees, making the room so cold. i cannot tolerate that- hot outside, cold inside. i will wear a thicker tee shirt this afternoon for my follow-up consultation.
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
6 Jun 17
It is horrible summer here in Delhi. Temperature going up to 45 degree C here. We are finding it difficult to cope up with dust-storms and uncomfortable weather.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
it is good we don't have dust storms here. we are in the suburbs.
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
7 Jun 17
I am very sorry about your neighbor. Is there anyway you can move into an air conditoned enviorment for part of the day?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
no, and we do not have AC at home. i am fine with the rotating fan. i get cold when the AC's thermostat is steady at 30 or 35.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jun 17
It is summer and hot here. I'm very grateful we have AC in our home or we would be really miserable.
I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor. =(
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
Florida has many beaches, am i right? so, you can enjoy the beach even though it is summer.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
we live in Asian world, that is why we have the same climate.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
thank you my friend. i hope the PTPA is within my normal range. if not, i will have to revise my food intake again. the resumption of work may come next month, that is why i want to be well and fit when the time comes.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Jun 17
Sorry it is so horribly hot by you @ridingbet. Do try to stay as calm and cool as possible. I hope your PTPA results will be good. Condolences about your neighbour.
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. Take care 
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
thanks my friend. i am relaxed now, because my sister went to the city proper to pay our bills.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
isn't it nice to take a dip in the beaches? is the water there cool even when the sun is shining brightly?
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@Av8r27 (109)
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6 Jun 17
Thats very sad to hear about your neigbour. I can understand the heat you have there in the phil as i was staying in subic bay for 2 years. Heat becomes inbarable sometimes. You should have pleanty of coconut nectar(buko) and keep your self hydrated with water and lemonade. Have sufficient salt containing substance and also sugar. Avoid consumption of too much meat.. stick to salads and easyly digestable food products. Ingat Po! :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
yes, thanks for the advice. i know those because i am a health care provider, thanks anyway.
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@manikarnika (3301)
• India
6 Jun 17
Yeah...Here to so hot weather.Can't tolerate heat.How is your back pain now?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Jun 17
i am fine now, my friend. and yes, it is still so hot here.
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