Learned a lesson

[Guest guest]

Here's a lesson I learned today, and I'll pass it on to you.

1. Read the fine print on your prescriptions! I take Topamax, 100

mg 3 times a day. One of the side effects is that it can cause you

to NOT sweat, which I didn't realize until a few days ago. I cut

grass this afternoon and while I wore one of those neck scarfs that

you wet and keep in the fridge, I apparently overheated, because I

passed out on the patio, and woke up to find a very worried husband

and very gorgeous EMT kneeling beside me. After an uneventful trip

to the hospital for a checkup (no serious injury, just a bump on the

head and a bruised elbow) I am home with instructions to stay out of

the heat and sun and drink lots of water the next few days.

2. Keep a record of your prescriptions posted in plain sight. The

EMT's were very amazed because I had asked the pharmacist to make

copies of the fronts of all our prescription bottles and had this

posted on the front of the fridge. It shows what we take, how much,

and the current date of the prescription. They said everyone should

do that, as it leaves no doubt as to what might be causing a

problem. They knew right away at the hospital what had caused my

heat reaction.

OK, Ron's calling me for some ice cream. Guess this experience had

its benefits--good looking paramedics and ice cream! You all take

care,

Judi