How do I work in the heat without getting so sick?!
Question:
How do I work in the heat without getting so sick?
I have some work I need to do on some property and have found myself doing physical labor in the heat. However I have to stop frequently because I literally get sick after doing hard physical labor in the heat for extended periods.
I get muscle cramps, stomach ache and nausea, head ache, heart pounding, and my face gets real red.
Today I tried drinking half a gallon of water but I am still nauseated and feel weak out there. I thought it might be blood pressure so I cut down on salt intake but that hasn't helped.
I see road crews and construction workers out working in the heat, and they just look tan and sweaty. I turn into a dizzy purple faced basket case. Might there be some underlying medical condition I'm not aware of? Is there something I can do, by changing my diet or taking herbs or something?
I have work out there I need to finish. What measures can I take so I don't get so sick working in the heat?
Answers:
Take it slow at first, drink plenty of water, take plenty of breaks, eventually you'll acclimate.