Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremly overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. Thanks, smiles to you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 , Please don't take this the wrong way, , but I know there must be something similar you can buy for yourself, because we bought one of these for our dog, but haven't tried it yet. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=363&D=cooling%20ba\ ndanas&R=865&Ntt=cooling%20bandanas&Ntk=All&Dx=mode+matchallany&Ntx=mode+matchal\ lany&Np=1&N=2001&Nty=1 Young wrote: >Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremely overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature environment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > >Thanks, >smiles to you, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Oh , I don't care if it makes me start barking at cats as long as it cools me down so I can tollerate this trip.I am willing to try it!)) thanks so much. I will go ahead and order this if I can't find a human form, I am not picky, just HOT!!!! Smiles, Re: heat intollerance > , > > Please don't take this the wrong way, , but I know there must be > something similar you can buy for yourself, because we bought one of > these for our dog, but haven't tried it yet. > http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=363&D=cooling%20ba\ ndanas&R=865&Ntt=cooling%20bandanas&Ntk=All&Dx=mode+matchallany&Ntx=mode+matchal\ lany&Np=1&N=2001&Nty=1 > > > > Young wrote: > > >Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremely overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature environment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > > >Thanks, > >smiles to you, > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 In a message dated 5/2/2004 1:29:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, jlyoung@... writes: Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. HI , Have you thought about getting a cool vest? http://www.texascoolvest.com/index2.html I got one last summer and the ice packs in it stayed coldl for at least a few hours. Also, there are some really heavy duty ice packs that are used in my TPN (IV nutrition) delivery to keep the TPN cold. The ice packs I get in those stay cold for literally several days since they are getting shipped from KY to PA overnight. Malisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 There are things that you asked about - those things which you can bread to produce cold. You should be able to find them in a drug store or drug department of a larger store in the first aid section. What I have used which works well is something that you wet and it absorbs the water, getting fatter. It gives a coolness until it evaporates. You can use it over and over again, just by wetting. It can be found in the sports sections of stores and sometimes construction stores. You can also make them yourself by buying the crystals in the landscaping or flower section of a store. The stuff is designed to hold water in a potted plant. I have made them from a piece of fabric, but a bandana would sew up faster. You can also tie them around your head. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 13:02:19 -0400 > To: " Mitoldies " > > Subject: heat intollerance > > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremly > overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature > inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for > most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of > the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to > put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create > heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put > something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > Thanks, > smiles to you, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Here's a site. http://www.amerimerc.com/garden_n_patio/camp/neck_buddy.asp But Laurie, I like your idea of using the crystals and making your own. You can probably devise something to modify your favorite cap, or get creative with your own version of the water-bra! Maggie > > > There are things that you asked about - those things which you can bread to > produce cold. You should be able to find them in a drug store or drug > department of a larger store in the first aid section. > > What I have used which works well is something that you wet and it absorbs > the water, getting fatter. It gives a coolness until it evaporates. You can > use it over and over again, just by wetting. It can be found in the sports > sections of stores and sometimes construction stores. You can also make them > yourself by buying the crystals in the landscaping or flower section of a > store. The stuff is designed to hold water in a potted plant. I have made > them from a piece of fabric, but a bandana would sew up faster. You can also > tie them around your head. > > laurie > > > From: " Young " > > Reply-To: > > Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 13:02:19 -0400 > > To: " Mitoldies " > > > Subject: heat intollerance > > > > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremly > > overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature > > inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for > > most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of > > the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to > > put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create > > heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > > there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put > > something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > > > Thanks, > > smiles to you, > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 I have tried the ones that you wet and put around your neck and they don't work very well for me, I heat them up within 15 minutes tops, and I need something that will actually stay cold for a couple of hours.. Unless there is some new thing out in the last year or two that is different from the one I tried before. I don't mind wearing that dog one that says it stays cool for a couple days , if it does in deed work. It isn't wet to the touch either it says, which is a plus. any one else out there ever bought one for their dog and knows how long it actually does stay cold? Smiles, heat intollerance > > > > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremly > > overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature > > inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for > > most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of > > the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to > > put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create > > heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > > there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put > > something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > > > Thanks, > > smiles to you, > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 We have the dog one, but as I said, we haven't tried it yet. It is only about 40 degrees here today, so I can't say when it will be warm enough to try. When is your trip? Young wrote: >I have tried the ones that you wet and put around your neck and they don't >work very well for me, I heat them up within 15 minutes tops, and I need >something that will actually stay cold for a couple of hours.. Unless there >is some new thing out in the last year or two that is different from the one >I tried before. I don't mind wearing that dog one that says it stays cool >for a couple days , if it does in deed work. It isn't wet to the touch >either it says, which is a plus. >any one else out there ever bought one for their dog and knows how long it >actually does stay cold? > >Smiles, > > heat intollerance >>> >>>Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my >>> >>> >extremly > > >>>overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature >>>inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available >>> >>> >for > > >>>most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get >>> >>> >out of > > >>>the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be >>> >>> >cold to > > >>>put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will >>> >>> >create > > >>>heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation >>> >>> >that > > >>>there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I >>> >>> >can put > > >>>something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. >>> >>>Thanks, >>>smiles to you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 I haven't made the final arrangements, but it will be with in the next 3 weeks, So, I need to do something quick. I am ready to pass out thinking about how hot it will even now! Ha smiles, heat intollerance > >>> > >>>Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my > >>> > >>> > >extremly > > > > > >>>overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature > >>>inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available > >>> > >>> > >for > > > > > >>>most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get > >>> > >>> > >out of > > > > > >>>the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be > >>> > >>> > >cold to > > > > > >>>put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will > >>> > >>> > >create > > > > > >>>heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation > >>> > >>> > >that > > > > > >>>there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I > >>> > >>> > >can put > > > > > >>>something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > >>> > >>>Thanks, > >>>smiles to you, > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Can I ask where you are going? Young wrote: >I haven't made the final arrangements, but it will be with in the next 3 >weeks, So, I need to do something quick. I am ready to pass out thinking >about how hot it will even now! Ha > >smiles, > > heat intollerance >>>>> >>>>>Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>extremly >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature >>>>>inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be >>>>> >>>>> >available > > >>>>> >>>>> >>>for >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>out of >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>cold to >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>create >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a >>>>> >>>>> >situation > > >>>>> >>>>> >>>that >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>can put >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. >>>>> >>>>>Thanks, >>>>>smiles to you, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Honduras heat intollerance > >>>>> > >>>>>Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>extremly > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature > >>>>>inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be > >>>>> > >>>>> > >available > > > > > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>for > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>out of > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>cold to > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>create > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a > >>>>> > >>>>> > >situation > > > > > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>that > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>can put > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>>something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > >>>>> > >>>>>Thanks, > >>>>>smiles to you, > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 thank you, but I don't think the vest would work for this particular situation. I have thought about getting one for regular summers though. Re: heat intollerance > In a message dated 5/2/2004 1:29:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, > jlyoung@... writes: > Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put > around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. > Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there > will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put > something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > HI , > Have you thought about getting a cool vest? > http://www.texascoolvest.com/index2.html I got one last summer and the ice > packs in it stayed coldl for at least a few hours. Also, there are some > really heavy duty ice packs that are used in my TPN (IV nutrition) delivery to keep > the TPN cold. The ice packs I get in those stay cold for literally several > days since they are getting shipped from KY to PA overnight. > Malisa > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Hi Jemmifer, We live in the desert with summer temps commonly 110 to 115 (122 is our record lol). We use ice packs that can be twisted and then they become cold. They are one time use only, don't know if there are any that are re-usable. I buy them in the first aid section at Target and WalMart, by the Ace bandages and ankle braces. They come in various sizes for first aid kits to treat sprains. I have seen them at stores that sell camping and hiking gear. They are also sold in sporting goods stores here, again in the first aid section. We put them on the back of our necks, top of the head and on pulse points. I keep them in the car in case of emergency. Juli > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep my extremly overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely high temperature inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric will not be available for most of the time and I need something that will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > Thanks, > smiles to you, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Oh that is fantastic!!! I think this is going to be the best solution yet! I will go and look for them as soon as I get back from Boston appointments. I have done some checking on the things Laurie and have said too, and I think I will go ahead and order some of the neck scarfs, and a wrist one, or even make it myself like Laurie suggested. I guess the stuff they use in the dog bandana is the same as what Laurie is talking about, so I might as well look more human:) I am scheduled to preach while there, so it might seem nicer to not bark my words:))) Then if I have a couple of the things you are mentioning with me, I might be ok. I am very concerned over this almost to the point of crying, but I am going regardless of the outcome. I will just do my part in keeping cool as much as possible and trust I will survive it okay. Thanks again, smiles to you, Re: heat intollerance > Hi Jemmifer, > We live in the desert with summer temps commonly 110 to 115 (122 is > our record lol). We use ice packs that can be twisted and then they > become cold. They are one time use only, don't know if there are any > that are re-usable. I buy them in the first aid section at Target > and WalMart, by the Ace bandages and ankle braces. They come in > various sizes for first aid kits to treat sprains. I have seen them > at stores that sell camping and hiking gear. They are also sold in > sporting goods stores here, again in the first aid section. We put > them on the back of our necks, top of the head and on pulse points. > I keep them in the car in case of emergency. > Juli > > > > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep > my extremly overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely > high temperature inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric > will not be available for most of the time and I need something that > will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing > that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? > I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is > there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I > can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > > > Thanks, > > smiles to you, > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 I wish you well on your trip to Boston. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 01:46:12 -0400 > To: > > Subject: Re: Re: heat intollerance > > Oh that is fantastic!!! I think this is going to be the best solution yet! > I will go and look for them as soon as I get back from Boston appointments. > I have done some checking on the things Laurie and have said too, and > I think I will go ahead and order some of the neck scarfs, and a wrist one, > or even make it myself like Laurie suggested. I guess the stuff they use in > the dog bandana is the same as what Laurie is talking about, so I might as > well look more human:) I am scheduled to preach while there, so it might > seem nicer to not bark my words:))) Then if I have a couple of the things > you are mentioning with me, I might be ok. I am very concerned over this > almost to the point of crying, but I am going regardless of the outcome. I > will just do my part in keeping cool as much as possible and trust I will > survive it okay. > > Thanks again, > smiles to you, > > Re: heat intollerance > > >> Hi Jemmifer, >> We live in the desert with summer temps commonly 110 to 115 (122 is >> our record lol). We use ice packs that can be twisted and then they >> become cold. They are one time use only, don't know if there are any >> that are re-usable. I buy them in the first aid section at Target >> and WalMart, by the Ace bandages and ankle braces. They come in >> various sizes for first aid kits to treat sprains. I have seen them >> at stores that sell camping and hiking gear. They are also sold in >> sporting goods stores here, again in the first aid section. We put >> them on the back of our necks, top of the head and on pulse points. >> I keep them in the car in case of emergency. >> Juli >> >> >>> Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep >> my extremly overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely >> high temperature inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric >> will not be available for most of the time and I need something that >> will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing >> that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? >> I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is >> there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that >> there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I >> can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> smiles to you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 , One of the doctors and two of the nurses I work with just got back from Honduras last month. It was a first time trip for the nurses but the doctor goes every year. It is called a Medical Mission. The one nurse is only about 25 and she said this was a life changing experience for her. Kathy, grandma to Audrey, 32 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 goes on a mission trip yearly to an underdeveloped country. This year it's Honduras I see. It always amazes me when I follow her accounting of the trip each year (you can be put on a mailing list to receive these mailings). I have been educated every time. Even more amazing to me is her ability to manage with her health issues. ..who are you seeing in Boston. Is it medical appointments? Maybe it's none of my business. You can put me back on the mailing list before you leave for Honduras. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Hi Alice, I am leaving for Boston in about 10 min. I see my neuro-opthmalogist, Dr. Lessel in the morning at Mass. Eye and Ear. then after lunch I go for my pulmunary test at Mass. General and then on to my pulmunary doctor, Dr. Systrum before leaving. A LONGGGGG day for me. I will stay at a hotel on the outskirts of Boston tonight and take a taxi in to the hospital in the morning. This trip to Honduras is a " mini " trip, just my husband and I are going, possibly one or 2 other people might go along... not the big mission one we do in winter. My family's heart is tied to this one place in Honduras for sure and he and my son were just there a few weeks ago to set up a computer lab of 16 computers networked and connected to the world via a satelite they had installed on the trip before. Also made sure the chicken farm that we raised funds for was being built and on its way to completion for a industry for them. This is at the school we built 2 years ago. this trip was the hardest on me ever and I wasn't sure if I would survive the last one. But I did and here I go again:) The " big " trip will be to Peru this time. It would be easier for me (if you don't mind) if you would go to the web site and click on " subscribe newsletters " on the homepage. This will put you on the list automatically. it is www.berkshiremission.org I am off to Boston! Smiles, Re: Re: heat intollerance > goes on a mission trip yearly to an underdeveloped country. This year it's Honduras I see. It always amazes me when I follow her accounting of the trip each year (you can be put on a mailing list to receive these mailings). I have been educated every time. Even more amazing to me is her ability to manage with her health issues. > > ..who are you seeing in Boston. Is it medical appointments? Maybe it's none of my business. > > You can put me back on the mailing list before you leave for Honduras. > > Alice > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Check out: www.coolsport.com They have vests that use reusable cool packs - I think it is a combination of non-toxic chemical and water in the packs. A chemical ice pack company: www.dual-ice.com How about ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=11779&item=4165846092&rd=1 searched on " cold packs " Take care, RH > > Does anyone know of any articles to buy that will help me to keep > my extremly overheated body cool when I have to go to an extremely > high temperature inviroment? I am headed to a place where electric > will not be available for most of the time and I need something that > will cool me until I can get out of the heat. Is there such a thing > that you can break open and it will be cold to put around your neck? > I know they have things that when you shake will create heat. Is > there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > there will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I > can put something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > > > Thanks, > > smiles to you, > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Oops, didn't see this post before about the vest. But those cases of cold packs sound like they might fit the bill (if you have room for them)... Take care, RH > thank you, but I don't think the vest would work for this particular > situation. I have thought about getting one for regular summers though. > > Re: heat intollerance > > > > In a message dated 5/2/2004 1:29:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, > > jlyoung@a... writes: > > Is there such a thing that you can break open and it will be cold to put > > around your neck? I know they have things that when you shake will create > heat. > > Is there something that works in reverse? I will be in a situation that > there > > will be no electric for an extended period, so it is not like I can put > > something in a freezer and take it out when I need it. > > HI , > > Have you thought about getting a cool vest? > > http://www.texascoolvest.com/index2.html I got one last summer and the > ice > > packs in it stayed coldl for at least a few hours. Also, there are some > > really heavy duty ice packs that are used in my TPN (IV nutrition) > delivery to keep > > the TPN cold. The ice packs I get in those stay cold for literally > several > > days since they are getting shipped from KY to PA overnight. > > Malisa > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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