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To ask is this hypothermia?

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mrlistersgelfbride · 30/06/2024 16:07

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I did an endurance run as part of a team last night.
It involved running as a team for 24 hour so had to do a couple of hours overnight.
It was raining. I probably wasn't dressed for it as I thought it would be dry.

I've not been able to get warm or stop shivering for the last 18 hours. I couldn't sleep (camping) as I was a mixture of high on adrenaline and absolutely freezing.
I'm home now, had fluids, food , vitamin C tablets, hot shower and have a blanket wrapped round me. Still shivering.
I'd like to get right if possible for the morning.
What is this? Any recommendations?

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BrendaSmall · 01/07/2024 18:48

mrlistersgelfbride · 30/06/2024 16:07

Posting for traffic.
I did an endurance run as part of a team last night.
It involved running as a team for 24 hour so had to do a couple of hours overnight.
It was raining. I probably wasn't dressed for it as I thought it would be dry.

I've not been able to get warm or stop shivering for the last 18 hours. I couldn't sleep (camping) as I was a mixture of high on adrenaline and absolutely freezing.
I'm home now, had fluids, food , vitamin C tablets, hot shower and have a blanket wrapped round me. Still shivering.
I'd like to get right if possible for the morning.
What is this? Any recommendations?

What was the outcome?
did you go to A&E or stay home?

Hugesunflower · 30/06/2024 19:17

MMMarmite · 30/06/2024 18:41

Why is a bath bad advice? I find it the most effective way to warm myself through.

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There is a big difference between feeling a bit cold and hypothermia which a medical emergency for which you need immediate medical help.

Having a hot bath when you have hypothermia can cause blood to be diverted to arms and legs away from the heart and brain, causing dangerous low blood pressure and iregular heart rhythms.

BrendaSmall · 30/06/2024 18:46

Warm drink and pop a hat on also warm socks if you have any. Do you have a wheat bag or a small hot water bottle that you can pop on the back of your neck?

MMMarmite · 30/06/2024 18:41

Hugesunflower · 30/06/2024 16:37

Don’t have a bath. This is very bad advice.

What you really need is to take up temperature and A and E. You’ve waiting 18 hours, please don’t wait any longer. Pop a hat on if you have one too.

Why is a bath bad advice? I find it the most effective way to warm myself through.

Basilsage · 30/06/2024 18:29

Hi OP can you say something? Bit worrying not to hear more

FOJN · 30/06/2024 17:15

Heavenssakes · 30/06/2024 17:06

PARACETAMOL IS A REALLY REALLY BAD IDEA IF YOU HAVE HYPOTHERMIA.

Please STOP suggesting it.

Paracetamol is not contraindicated in hypothermia.

Hypothermia is a very unusual side effect of paracetamol although it has been induced in mice when delivered at massive doses.

Heavenssakes · 30/06/2024 17:06

PARACETAMOL IS A REALLY REALLY BAD IDEA IF YOU HAVE HYPOTHERMIA.

Please STOP suggesting it.

MaxatStMarys · 30/06/2024 17:06

Sounds like Endure in Leeds - I had a similar issue with Reading and the night laps..

Some of it will be the lack of sleep and adrenaline, have a warm bath, put on pjs, socks, climb into bed and get some sleep.

It’s an amazing event, but can really take it out of you

FOJN · 30/06/2024 17:02

Agree with PP you must check your temperature. A high temperature can also cause shivers.

Get a thermometer and in the meantime take 2 paracetamol. If you have a high temp it will bring it down and you should stop shivering.

KreedKafer · 30/06/2024 16:59

You definitely need to get your temperature taken. You might have hypothermia or you might have a fever - but the treatment for those things is completely different. For example, you should take paracetamol for a fever, but you should absolutely not take paracetamol for hypothermia. Essentially, if you have hypothermia you need to do things to bring your body temperature up, whereas if you have a fever you need to do things to bring it down, so you need to know what your temperature is.

Hugesunflower · 30/06/2024 16:37

Don’t have a bath. This is very bad advice.

What you really need is to take up temperature and A and E. You’ve waiting 18 hours, please don’t wait any longer. Pop a hat on if you have one too.

Killerqueenie · 30/06/2024 16:29

I wouldn't recommend any more ways to warm yourself up until you have checked your temperature. If you have a fever, you will only be causing your core temperature to rise even further.

Heavenssakes · 30/06/2024 16:29

@mrlistersgelfbride
Are you alone?

If so, you need to dial 999 now.

If not, I have a couple of other suggestions.

AnnaMagnani · 30/06/2024 16:28

There are a few serious things it could be especially sepsis.

If you can't stop shivering and it's now several hours post run you need to go to A+E.

RedHelenB · 30/06/2024 16:28

Have a warm bath OP.

Tulipvase · 30/06/2024 16:27

My husband had done a few ultra marathons and has experienced something like this. I’m not sure if lasted this long though. Can you add a duvet or something whilst you are deciding what to do?

Heavenssakes · 30/06/2024 16:23

Are you alone?

Heavenssakes · 30/06/2024 16:22

Don't take paracetamol; absolutely contraindicated if you have hypothermia.

You need medical help. Now.

Absolute minimum, ring 111.
Better still, A&E

Hugesunflower · 30/06/2024 16:22

OP, can you get yourself to A and E either by a friend/family member driving you or taxi? If no you need to call 999.

CurlyhairedAssassin · 30/06/2024 16:20

Campestris · 30/06/2024 16:18

Strange it's been going on for so long. I think call 111

Theyre just going to ask OP what her temperature is. OP, you're going to HAVE to get your hands on a thermometer - isnt' there anyone you can phone to bring you one?

Could just be a fever from a virus.

Killerqueenie · 30/06/2024 16:20

Sounds like you might actually have a possible infection? When I have an infection, I usually get a high temperature but feel absolutely freezing, like I cannot get warm, even though I'm actually roasting.

Are you lips blue? Are you breathing more slowly than usual? If so then that may be hypothermia. Do you know anyone that has a thermometer that you could borrow?

Lokshen · 30/06/2024 16:18

Warm drinks, warm bath, lots of carbs.

Floralnomad · 30/06/2024 16:18

Have you got a hat on , if not put one on .

Campestris · 30/06/2024 16:18

Strange it's been going on for so long. I think call 111

QuestionableMouse · 30/06/2024 16:15

I think you should ring 111 for advice.