ALMOST LOST MY SON TO HEAT STROKE TODAY - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

"prima"Donna · 08-19-2009, 12:21 AM

I just wanted to let my forum "family" know that I just came home after spending the day at the hospital with my son...:(

We have had very hot weather the last few days here in NY...90 degrees and very humid...

My son decided that he just HAD TO clean the entire INTERIOR and vacuum and shampoo the carpets of his '98 Grand Prix GTP...he did it out in the SUN in the hottest part of the day for 3 and 1/2 hrs...

When he finally finished and came inside, he felt extremely sick...I had the AC cranked up and put a fan on him and ice packs on his neck and back...he just laid there on my living room floor getting sicker and sicker, until finally he asked ME to call Rescue to take him to the hospital...

Thank God I was home, as he felt soooo tired and sick that if I wasn't here, he said he would have gone to bed, and he probably would NOT have woken up...

The ambulance took him to the hospital and I couldn't ride with them...I was crying and shaking so much, that I was in NO condition to drive myself, so I called my husband at work and he drove home (a 1 hr commute each way) and we both went to the hospital...

By that point, Kevin was already on his 2nd bag of IV fluids and they did blood tests...he got another 2 bags of fluids and then he had to have his urine tested to make sure there was no liver or kidney damage from the dehydration...

Keep in mind that I was giving him water and Gatorade, but apparently, it wasn't enough for the type of heat and humidity we had and the exertion that my son used to clean that car...

I know we are all car enthusiasts out there, but please be careful...

Thank God my son was ok after his blood and urine checked out, however, he has to stay out of the heat AND sun for the next 48 hrs, because he is at risk for another attack and this one could kill him...

Please pray for him to be ok...I know we are all "family" on this forum and all care about each other a lot, so I'm asking you to watch out for yourselves when it's very hot and humid and to drink more than you think you need...

I was already having a bad enough time today as it was the 11 month anniversary of my Dad's death and I was sad enough already...

But please support me as I wait for him to get better...
Thank you in advance..............

jschuler · 08-19-2009, 12:23 AM

Wow! I can't believe that heat could do that to him! Someone was looking down on you both, I'm so glad you were home!

JewelZ · 08-19-2009, 12:23 AM

Hope your son recovers fast, I almost passed away when I was 12 in a heat stroke/dehydration and being unconcious for almost 13 hours doctors thought I would go into a coma because the temperatures could have damaged my brain. Thank god I survived it. No worries though everything will be ok. I will keep him in my prayers.

TJTKSDMJ8 · 08-19-2009, 12:29 AM

God Bless! You saved his life. No doubt about it. Not only were you Mom, but you were an Angel.(One in the same as usual huh?) Great Job!

*Mindz* · 08-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Good thing you were home is right. I wish him the best for recovering...

2011RS/SS · 08-19-2009, 01:07 AM

glad to hear he's all right... That stuff can sneak up on ya. Even down here in the South where it is that way all the time in the summer, you still got to be careful and be mindful on the symptoms..

Rtoups · 08-19-2009, 01:08 AM

I've seen people collapse from heat stroke. Scary stuff.

Xmicro_SS · 08-19-2009, 01:08 AM

WOW, Donna, glad to hear you were home for him. Heatstroke is no Joke!!

Prayers going to you and your family!

Croatcamaro2010 · 08-19-2009, 01:53 AM

here in st louis the heat and humidity is outrageous, i remember playing football with full pads in this weather, dont know how i made running hills and getting beat up all day long in this heat, we did have one guy nearly have a heat stroke, crazy coaches, i heard a 13 year old died yesterday from the heat

NightHawkSS · 08-19-2009, 02:43 AM

its 108
here in texas
it was 90 at 8:40pm today
glad your son is ok!!!

25thanniversary · 08-19-2009, 02:46 AM

glad your son is ok

get well soon.

manimsoblack · 08-19-2009, 03:32 AM

Glad he's okay. We have this happen constantly down here.

LadyinBlue · 08-19-2009, 05:28 AM

We had a gentleman pass away here in Dayton just yesterday from heatstroke. He was out working in his yard, went in to get a shower, and apparently became disoriented and left his home without a stitch on. He ended up dying in some tall weeds behind his neighbor's house.

Heat exhaustion/stroke is nothing to mess around with. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

"prima" Donna - I'm so glad you were home to care for your son. Thank you for sharing with us and reminding us that we need to take care of ourselves as well as our rides.

Hug your boy for us all - and keep some bottled drinks handy so he can grab one easily as he heads out :-)

Zabo · 08-19-2009, 07:02 AM

Not a 'cool' experience at all.. usually don't know it's going on until it's too late, and reading that reminded me of one day when we had a guy come so close they called the whole crew off work for safety's sake.

Not kidding when we say it's scary stuff.. Though, granted.. I'm still stupid enough BUT alive to say that I've almost had it happen to me. Not kidding, inside of an airplane on a 95 degree day with no ventilation is not a bright place to be for 2 hours.

Guess guys never learn. :P

08-19-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	ALMOST LOST MY SON TO HEAT STROKE TODAY I just wanted to let my forum "family" know that I just came home after spending the day at the hospital with my son...:( We have had very hot weather the last few days here in NY...90 degrees and very humid... My son decided that he just HAD TO clean the entire INTERIOR and vacuum and shampoo the carpets of his '98 Grand Prix GTP...he did it out in the SUN in the hottest part of the day for 3 and 1/2 hrs... When he finally finished and came inside, he felt extremely sick...I had the AC cranked up and put a fan on him and ice packs on his neck and back...he just laid there on my living room floor getting sicker and sicker, until finally he asked ME to call Rescue to take him to the hospital... Thank God I was home, as he felt soooo tired and sick that if I wasn't here, he said he would have gone to bed, and he probably would NOT have woken up... The ambulance took him to the hospital and I couldn't ride with them...I was crying and shaking so much, that I was in NO condition to drive myself, so I called my husband at work and he drove home (a 1 hr commute each way) and we both went to the hospital... By that point, Kevin was already on his 2nd bag of IV fluids and they did blood tests...he got another 2 bags of fluids and then he had to have his urine tested to make sure there was no liver or kidney damage from the dehydration... Keep in mind that I was giving him water and Gatorade, but apparently, it wasn't enough for the type of heat and humidity we had and the exertion that my son used to clean that car... I know we are all car enthusiasts out there, but please be careful... Thank God my son was ok after his blood and urine checked out, however, he has to stay out of the heat AND sun for the next 48 hrs, because he is at risk for another attack and this one could kill him... Please pray for him to be ok...I know we are all "family" on this forum and all care about each other a lot, so I'm asking you to watch out for yourselves when it's very hot and humid and to drink more than you think you need... I was already having a bad enough time today as it was the 11 month anniversary of my Dad's death and I was sad enough already... But please support me as I wait for him to get better... Thank you in advance..............

08-19-2009, 12:23 AM	#3
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Hope your son recovers fast, I almost passed away when I was 12 in a heat stroke/dehydration and being unconcious for almost 13 hours doctors thought I would go into a coma because the temperatures could have damaged my brain. Thank god I survived it. No worries though everything will be ok. I will keep him in my prayers. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-19-2009, 12:29 AM	#4
TJTKSDMJ8 I COMMAND YOU TO HOOK 'EM Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS2/RS R6P Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Re-building Death Star (Need Contractors) Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	God Bless! You saved his life. No doubt about it. Not only were you Mom, but you were an Angel.(One in the same as usual huh?) Great Job! __________________ Proud Owner of a R6P Black SS/2, RS, CGM Stripe Package Delivered July 3!!!

08-19-2009, 01:03 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Good thing you were home is right. I wish him the best for recovering... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-19-2009, 01:08 AM	#7
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	I've seen people collapse from heat stroke. Scary stuff. __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

08-19-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
jschuler WildCat Drives: 2LT Imperial blue/biege Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 149	Wow! I can't believe that heat could do that to him! Someone was looking down on you both, I'm so glad you were home!

08-19-2009, 01:07 AM	#6
2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	glad to hear he's all right... That stuff can sneak up on ya. Even down here in the South where it is that way all the time in the summer, you still got to be careful and be mindful on the symptoms..

08-19-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	WOW, Donna, glad to hear you were home for him. Heatstroke is no Joke!! Prayers going to you and your family! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

08-19-2009, 01:53 AM	#9
Croatcamaro2010 Drives: '10 Camaro RS 1LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 322 View My Garage	here in st louis the heat and humidity is outrageous, i remember playing football with full pads in this weather, dont know how i made running hills and getting beat up all day long in this heat, we did have one guy nearly have a heat stroke, crazy coaches, i heard a 13 year old died yesterday from the heat

08-19-2009, 02:43 AM	#10
NightHawkSS Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burnet , Texas Posts: 89 View My Garage	its 108 here in texas it was 90 at 8:40pm today glad your son is ok!!! __________________ CODENAME NIGHT HAWK

08-19-2009, 02:46 AM	#11
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	glad your son is ok get well soon. __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

08-19-2009, 05:28 AM	#13
LadyinBlue Drives: 260HP/242TQ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 707	We had a gentleman pass away here in Dayton just yesterday from heatstroke. He was out working in his yard, went in to get a shower, and apparently became disoriented and left his home without a stitch on. He ended up dying in some tall weeds behind his neighbor's house. Heat exhaustion/stroke is nothing to mess around with. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. "prima" Donna - I'm so glad you were home to care for your son. Thank you for sharing with us and reminding us that we need to take care of ourselves as well as our rides. Hug your boy for us all - and keep some bottled drinks handy so he can grab one easily as he heads out :-)

08-19-2009, 07:02 AM	#14
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Not a 'cool' experience at all.. usually don't know it's going on until it's too late, and reading that reminded me of one day when we had a guy come so close they called the whole crew off work for safety's sake. Not kidding when we say it's scary stuff.. Though, granted.. I'm still stupid enough BUT alive to say that I've almost had it happen to me. Not kidding, inside of an airplane on a 95 degree day with no ventilation is not a bright place to be for 2 hours. Guess guys never learn. :P

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