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Go to the doctor....

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2347969)

Yes, I’m always amazed that, “Go to the doctor” is first response so often. I go to a doctor, once a year. Seems to work just fine. My dad never went until he was on his late 80’s and my mom went nearly every day. They both died in their 90’s.

My response was simply related to the ones who were advising on electrolyte and free, raw salt. Of course everyone surely understands to drink water, but not everyone understands the use of electrolytes and sodium. I'm sorry you found it unnecessary advice.

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2347737)

You do not need a medical degree to know that water in excessive heat is the first priority. Pretty obvious and simple.
If you have a medical condition, of course see a doctor, but dehydration is about the easiest problem to combat.

Hello! As someone from New England that also suffers from headaches i can offer some info. Summer Heat isn't as big of a factor for me. You can easily be outside walking etc until 9-930 am and then in the house ac. Car, ac. Or Store, ac. But Winter does have some massive temperature swings that are hard to adjust to.it can be 43 degrees in the morning and 80 in the afternoon! 40 degree difference can definitely trigger a headache! What the biggest change for me was the thunder storms and storm fronts. The jet stream is completely different from what you are used to up there. Storms are random sometimes and much more frequent and much more severe lightning and thunder wise. So for me thats more barometric pressure changes and more headaches. I can tell a hour before the storm gets here without ever watching the weather. Ibuprofen usually works in about a hour. Acetaminophen if i need faster relief. About 30 minutes. Water intake has zero effect on my headaches. Its 100% barometer and pressure related.

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Originally Posted by Inexes@aol.com (Post 2348046)

I appreciate your information. For the most part I like to do my own research including medical journals, as it was part of my job (in my past life). Of course for something quite serious, like cancer, I would definitely seek medical advice. It is just that these days I find some people’s first thought, even for a paper cut, is see the doctor.