Am I in danger??

[kai2k1 0]

I've been cutting the grass all afternoon today, (i live on a full acre with hills) and i just came in to take a break. My pulse rate is 183 BPM and im starting to dehydrate. I have drank about 32 oz of water in the past few minutes.

Could I be at risk for a heart attack with a pulse rate that high?

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[unformed 0]

how old are you?

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[kai2k1 0]

33, slightly overweight

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[Conundrum 1]

I think you need to just sit and let your body calm down a bit; and drink lots of water.

[unformed 0]

I don't think theres really a problem, but I'd relax and let it get down to 130-140 before going out again. Instead of drinking lots of water, just splash it on your face to cool down.

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[kai2k1 0]

Thanks, thats why im sitting here now

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[unformed 0]

I don't remember exactly why, but I remember in high school our science teacher said that if you just finished a really hard workout, you don't want to drink a lot water immediately ... i think it had something to do with a shock to the system. let it slow down for a little, and then start drinking a lot water

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[Tink1717 2]

I am an EMT/Paramedic. I advivse you to go get checked out. That pulse rate is inconsistent with the level of exertion one would normally get from mowing the lawn. Go get seen, the sooner, the better.

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[gmanpilot 0]

Don't drink lots of cold water immediately. Drink lots of room temp water.

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[kai2k1 0]

Thanks Tink, I just called the DR, and the nurse said I should be fine, but if i start to develop an erratic heartbeat or start havving chest pains to head straight to the ER.

BTW, My yard is very hilly, and I was cutting lengthwise up the hill which is where the hill is the steepest.

I think i'm going to hire a lawn guy very very soon

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[Brains 2]

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I think i'm going to hire a lawn guy very very soon

Or get a riding mower. The one i had, had a cupholder to put my beer in.

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[unformed 0]

ah, that must be what it was ... thanks ...

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[AggieDave 6]

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Or get a riding mower. The one i had, had a cupholder to put my beer in

I've seen some with cup holders and stereos and covers to keep you in the shade while you mow...

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[IanHarrop 42]

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I think i'm going to hire a lawn guy very very soon

Let automation to the work! Get one of these:

http://www.mower-magic.co.uk/acatalog/RL500_Robotic_Mower.html

Updated to add

this one charges itself

http://www.electroluxusa.com/node141.asp

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[skymedic 0]

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I think i'm going to hire a lawn guy very very soon

ahh....the american way....


i'm a paramedic...and my thought is....you'll be fine. just remember...if ya need to go to the ER...don't call 911...it might be me answering the call!!!! Still off eiler aren't ya????

Marc
otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman....

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

squirt yourself with a hose pipe or just go stand in a cool shower for a bit.

[skycat 0]

You need to add electrolytes to your water, if you don't have any gatoraid or something like that you can add salt to a glass of water, then drink both the salt water and the fresh water.

If possible though use the sports drinks, the salt water is a last resort in our house, but we have several different kinds of electrolyte options on hand at all times.

I highly recommend buying and keeping packets of electrolytes in your home 1st aid kit.

Emergen-C

Fly it like you stole it!

[kai2k1 0]

Thanks for all the concern. Right now I'm fine, after taking a cool shower, eating dinner, and relaxing for the past 2 hours. My pulse is sitting at 72 BPM right where it should be.

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[Girlfalldown 0]

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Thanks for all the concern. Right now I'm fine, after taking a cool shower, eating dinner, and relaxing for the past 2 hours. My pulse is sitting at 72 BPM right where it should be.

I'm curious to see if it'll happen again. Go kill a kitten and take your pulse right at the end of it. Then post your results. I'll do the same.

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[kai2k1 0]

not quite to where it was, but during the act of killing kittens, it jumps to 130. When thinking of you whilst killing said kittens, it goes to 165

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[Frenchy68 0]

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Thanks for all the concern. Right now I'm fine, after taking a cool shower, eating dinner, and relaxing for the past 2 hours. My pulse is sitting at 72 BPM right where it should be.

Good. You did the right thing. Posting on dz.com right away is the surest way to get good, sound medical advice. I helped a woman deliver her child once in a thread.

edited to add: HH, can we have a "Doctor what should I do" forum?

"For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

[kai2k1 0]

BWAHHAAAA!!!

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[jimbarry 0]

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edited ti add: HH, can we have a "Doctor what should I do" forum?

yes HH please. and step on it. i've got this rash i can't wait to ask you all about.

and to "kai" glad to hear things are fine. my lawnmowing drink of choice is rolling rock. werks for me. i recommend.

[Frenchy68 0]

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yes HH please. and step on it. i've got this rash i can't wait to ask you all about.

My work here is done. Time to move on to the "swooping and canopy control" forum where my services are badly needed...

"For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

[Girlfalldown 0]

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not quite to where it was, but during the act of killing kittens, it jumps to 130. When thinking of you whilst killing said kittens, it goes to 165

Do I make you horny?

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