Thank you so much for the cooling tips! - Where can one find the battery operated spray bottles?
I’ve been through the mill on that overheating problem. Years ago, I used to take hot, soaking baths and wash my hair while in the hot tub. (After multiple trips to the ER after these soaks; I finally figured out that was a bad habit; felt so stupid for not figuring it out sooner. Haven’t done that and have been free of the ER for several years.) Now, I only take showers exclusively.
Also, used to drink large glasses of ice water when I had one of those overheating attacks; but someone told me I should drink just ROOM TEMPERATURE water during those, that the system would panic and REALLY overheat internally trying to HEAT UP the ice water.
. . . And, a cool, wet cloth on the back of the neck, and bathing the insides of the thighs with a cool cloth helps to alleviate the problem.
I’m a bit overweight, too, and can’t seem to do a whole lot about it; so I do the best I can, though I wish I could lose the extra insulation.
Thanks again!
Twinkie
These are called “misting fans”. They began as a cooling aid for sports people, especially bikers.
All misting fans are not equal. I had some that were junk, too small overall and neck of the bottle was too small to put in ice, the blades moved too slowly - it took only one battery. Then did research. I would buy this model below from Amazon, in fact, I will order two more. I have two, had them for years, but we're talking plastic here and I can't do without these misting fans in hot Texas weather if I have no power. They are $7.20 each. That $7.20 could save us from a heat stroke (and maybe death at our age). With your condition, please buy at least two in case one breaks. Here is where to get them: