Wiz is under the weather
February 5th, 2013 at 7:43:50 PM
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Mike has informed me that he was feeling quite ill, was febrile, but shivering, and went into his sauna. He passed out and was taken to the hospital and is undergoing a battery of tests. He most likely was just suffering from a viral or bacterial malady, and became dehydrated, and that was exacerbated by the sauna. He will give us an update when he has one, but the doctors have already told him they will at least be keeping him overnight. He sounded the same to me like he always does. He just wanted the forum to know he may be gone for a while from the forum, and that Mission146 will be running it in his absence. I'll be in touch with him at his convenience, and will provide updates if he wishes me to. My hunch is he'll be back to normal in a day or two.
February 5th, 2013 at 7:44:56 PM
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Best wishes Wiz!!!
February 5th, 2013 at 7:51:03 PM
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It sounds like the flu. Get better soon, Mike!!!!
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February 5th, 2013 at 8:02:00 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOMike has informed me that he was feeling quite ill, was febrile, but shivering, and went into his sauna..
He did WHAT? Good god, no wonder he passed out. They
say to cool down when you have a fever, not overheat till
your cork pops.
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February 5th, 2013 at 8:07:55 PM
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Get well soon. I assume he knows not to overdo water when famished, dehydrated, and exhausted because it can dilute the essentials in the blood stream such as potassium.
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February 5th, 2013 at 8:08:48 PM
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Please give The Wizard my best wishes, should you speak to him again before he comes back. Even though the flus going around this year seem to be significantly worse than average, (I should know!) let's hope that it is nothing more serious than that.
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February 5th, 2013 at 8:10:27 PM
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Here is to a speedy recovery, Wiz!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:17:49 PM
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Sounds like he's got what I had over Xmas and for 3
weeks after. Its the sickest I've ever been and I thought
I was dying. It finally moved into pneumonia and the
doc gave me antibiotics which knocked it out. Good luck,
Mike.
weeks after. Its the sickest I've ever been and I thought
I was dying. It finally moved into pneumonia and the
doc gave me antibiotics which knocked it out. Good luck,
Mike.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 5th, 2013 at 8:18:44 PM
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Get well soon WIZ.
February 5th, 2013 at 8:35:56 PM
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Feel better!
February 5th, 2013 at 8:38:14 PM
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Quote: EvenBobHe did WHAT? Good god, no wonder he passed out. They
say to cool down when you have a fever, not overheat till
your cork pops.
My daughter did the exact same thing. It was her birthday, and she got the chills and bad feelings late in the afternoon, and her mom took her to a sauna. My kid was very sick for three days and it took her about a week to get fully over the thing. I didn't get it.
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February 5th, 2013 at 9:21:42 PM
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Hope you feel better soon!
February 5th, 2013 at 9:31:53 PM
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Quote: boymimboMy daughter did the exact same thing. It was her birthday, and she got the chills and bad feelings late in the afternoon, and her mom took her to a sauna. .
Why do people do that? Chills means you have a fever,
don't they see in the movies and on TV when somebody
has a real high fever they put them in icewater? A sauna
and you're cooking on the inside and the outside and your
body gives up. As soon as I get the chills I take my temp
and its always up. Always.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 5th, 2013 at 10:16:47 PM
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My siblings got similarly ill after a visit to The Florida Cafe on Saturday night. Knocked them out of the Super Bowl fun we were going to have.
Feel better, Wiz!
Feel better, Wiz!
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:26:03 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhy do people do that?
I'll admit, anytime I get a sinus infection, which includes a fever, and I have to get rid of it today, I bundle up and bake myself overnight. Sweatshirts and pants, layers of blankets, it's a miserable night. But with a sample size of 4, it has worked every time.
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:29:39 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhy do people do that? Chills means you have a fever,
also, all household should have a thermometer on hand.
Although, it's usually the last thing I check when I can't find any obvious reason why I don't feel well. But aside from chills, headaches sometimes are associated with fever too.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
February 5th, 2013 at 10:38:25 PM
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Quote: rxwinealso, all household should have a thermometer on hand.
Although, it's usually the last thing I check when I can't find any obvious reason why I don't feel well.
I was 45 before it started to be the first thing
I checked. I have a therm about 1 foot from
where I'm typing. Why do you think its the
first thing they check in a doc's office when
you're sick. You should check it often, a low
grade higher temp that lasts for days and you
can't even feel can mean many things, none
of them good.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 5th, 2013 at 11:02:44 PM
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Feel better
February 5th, 2013 at 11:23:37 PM
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Hey Wizard! I hope you feel better soon. Everybody in town seems to be getting sick!
Take it easy and try to make the most of your time relaxing while you are recuperating to just put your brain in coast mode for a while.
Take it easy and try to make the most of your time relaxing while you are recuperating to just put your brain in coast mode for a while.
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February 5th, 2013 at 11:35:56 PM
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Best wishes to the Wiz.
I want all of you to get flu shots... for my sake.
Because I had a kidney/pancreas transplant, I can't get the flu shot. So the more of you that get it, the less likely I will catch it.
Regarding saunas: this has to go back maybe 50 years ago, but I recall a news story about some researchers in Israel who claimed they could cure the common cold with treatments of hot, humid air.
I just did a google search and found many claims that warn, humid air will make cold sufferers feel better and it can inhibit the virus.
I know that in the past when I've had a cold, I've spent some time sitting in my car, windows up, no AC, in the sun and I actually felt better after a few minutes in the heat. Of course you have to be very cautious about sitting in a hot car.
I want all of you to get flu shots... for my sake.
Because I had a kidney/pancreas transplant, I can't get the flu shot. So the more of you that get it, the less likely I will catch it.
Regarding saunas: this has to go back maybe 50 years ago, but I recall a news story about some researchers in Israel who claimed they could cure the common cold with treatments of hot, humid air.
I just did a google search and found many claims that warn, humid air will make cold sufferers feel better and it can inhibit the virus.
I know that in the past when I've had a cold, I've spent some time sitting in my car, windows up, no AC, in the sun and I actually felt better after a few minutes in the heat. Of course you have to be very cautious about sitting in a hot car.
February 5th, 2013 at 11:52:59 PM
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Wizard ,
Get well soon.
WASHOO2
Get well soon.
WASHOO2
February 5th, 2013 at 11:54:11 PM
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Sir, get well soon, Cheers.
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February 6th, 2013 at 1:16:18 AM
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Like everyone else, wishing Mike a speedy recovery.
February 6th, 2013 at 4:52:48 AM
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Get well soon, my friend!
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February 6th, 2013 at 5:11:00 AM
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Too much sugar...how about a laugh?
Whats the over/under on the Wiz picking up something worse than what he has while in the hospital? Or, I'd be willing to chip in to a pool to hire a male stripper to go in and give him a spongebath...
Whats the over/under on the Wiz picking up something worse than what he has while in the hospital? Or, I'd be willing to chip in to a pool to hire a male stripper to go in and give him a spongebath...
February 6th, 2013 at 5:48:21 AM
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Tell him the cat is in and the iron is out.
Might cheer him up.
Might cheer him up.
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February 6th, 2013 at 5:50:46 AM
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Get well soon.
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February 6th, 2013 at 6:18:31 AM
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Get well, Mike!
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February 6th, 2013 at 6:30:00 AM
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I would try the steam room next time.
Feel better, Mike.
Feel better, Mike.
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February 6th, 2013 at 6:46:04 AM
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If memory serves me correct, Mike has a live-in CNA available. Talk about a lucky man !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
February 6th, 2013 at 7:24:22 AM
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Quote: BuzzardIf memory serves me correct, Mike has a live-in CNA available. Talk about a lucky man !
One of those Heart Attack Grill hotties?
Here's something to cheer him up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfD5rnkTws
February 6th, 2013 at 7:30:05 AM
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Hope you get well soon.
February 6th, 2013 at 7:38:43 AM
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Hope you feel better soon, Mike!
Lack of prior planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on my part.
February 6th, 2013 at 7:40:54 AM
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I hope the Wiz is feeling better today and can get to go home.
Be honest now ... who else had to look up the word "febrile"?
Be honest now ... who else had to look up the word "febrile"?
February 6th, 2013 at 8:14:43 AM
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Quote: tsmith
Be honest now ... who else had to look up the word "febrile"?
I just ignored it and went with the words that i know.
Get well mike.
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February 6th, 2013 at 8:32:34 AM
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That was scary, but I am happy to hear Mike is on the road to recovery.
Over/Under on the Wizards peak temperature measurement during this incident: 103.2 F What say you?
Over/Under on the Wizards peak temperature measurement during this incident: 103.2 F What say you?
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February 6th, 2013 at 8:46:01 AM
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Mike, best wishes and be well!
February 6th, 2013 at 9:10:47 AM
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Mike is better. He expects them to keep him one more night. Presumptive diagnosis, as postulated by Dr. EvenBob, is flu.
Mike said that when he was very febrile, he was delirious, and kept saying he could beat VP using 'special plays'.
He kept asking for his special drink.... Loganberry.....
He also has finally found the long lost system to beat roulette.... perhaps he is having a relapse....
Mike said that when he was very febrile, he was delirious, and kept saying he could beat VP using 'special plays'.
He kept asking for his special drink.... Loganberry.....
He also has finally found the long lost system to beat roulette.... perhaps he is having a relapse....
February 6th, 2013 at 10:09:29 AM
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Quote: SOOPOOMike is better. He expects them to keep him one more night. Presumptive diagnosis, as postulated by Dr. EvenBob, is flu.
Mike said that when he was very febrile, he was delirious, and kept saying he could beat VP using 'special plays'.
He kept asking for his special drink.... Loganberry.....
He also has finally found the long lost system to beat roulette.... perhaps he is having a relapse....
I hope he doesn't start thinking he is John Patrick.
February 6th, 2013 at 10:11:03 AM
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Quote: rainmanI hope he doesn't start thinking he is John Patrick.
If he does, I hope he charted the hospital before entering.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
February 6th, 2013 at 10:16:37 AM
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Quote: SOOPOO
He also has finally found the long lost system to beat roulette....
Best wishes to the Wiz.
And please don't ever lose the system again!
winning streaks come and go, losing streak never ends.
February 6th, 2013 at 10:19:32 AM
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Very sorry to hear!
Get well soon, Mike!
Get well soon, Mike!
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February 6th, 2013 at 10:51:51 AM
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I hope you get well soon, Mike.
Lot of people react that way. It's antural. Last time I had a high fever (around 1989 or so, if memory serves), I took some hot coffee and huddled under three blankets. You don't think "I've a fever and must cool down." You think "I'm really cold and I need to warm up."
Quote: boymimboMy daughter did the exact same thing.
Lot of people react that way. It's antural. Last time I had a high fever (around 1989 or so, if memory serves), I took some hot coffee and huddled under three blankets. You don't think "I've a fever and must cool down." You think "I'm really cold and I need to warm up."
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February 6th, 2013 at 12:18:25 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOPresumptive diagnosis, as postulated by Dr. EvenBob, is flu.
Mike said that when he was very febrile, he was delirious, .
I'm not a Dr anymore, they took my license away. I
thought Mike was only delirious on the radio show.
This sounds serious..
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February 6th, 2013 at 12:24:31 PM
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Were you the doctor supplying Russ Linbaugh ? Just asking.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
February 6th, 2013 at 1:02:48 PM
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Quote: NareedLot of people react that way. It's antural. Last time I had a high fever (around 1989 or so, if memory serves), I took some hot coffee and huddled under three blankets. You don't think "I've a fever and must cool down." You think "I'm really cold and I need to warm up."
It's not just natural, it's essentially the correct instinct. If I remember this correctly, your body IS trying to warm itself up, that's what a fever is: your body has intentionally set it's 'internal thermostat' to a higher level to fight off an invader (bacteria, virus, etc.). Your body needs help to raise it's temperature, and sends out the chills sensation to get you to take warming actions.
And you should warm yourself up! It helps, that's what your body is trying to tell you. The trick is to not overdo it. Blankets are always a good idea, but a sauna or steam room that isn't carefully monitored is probably overkill.
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February 6th, 2013 at 1:04:54 PM
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Hope he gets better soon, what a awful story...
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February 6th, 2013 at 1:32:45 PM
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Funny thing "The Peoples Pharmacy" an NPR Radio program that runs in NC had a Dr who specialized in fevers on the program a couple of weeks ago. He was talking about how fever was the body's response to infection and that in cases of fevers <103 it was probably best to let the fever take it's course rather than taking antiinflammatories to reduce the fever. He said he had witnessed a woman surive a 108 fever intact which he said was quite remarkable as the proteins in the blood congeal at that temperature. Myself when I get a fever I drink lots of water and get in the bed under every cover I own. This has been very successful - in most cases the fever will break in 6-8 hours. I belonged to the Y when I was younger and I was in the steam room at the first sign of a cold. It seemed to nip them in the bud.
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February 6th, 2013 at 2:16:30 PM
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Get well Mike. Maybe a hospital review is in order!! LOL
February 6th, 2013 at 2:23:05 PM
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Quote: SOOPOO
Mike said that when he was very febrile, he was delirious, and kept saying he could beat VP using 'special plays'.
He kept asking for his special drink.... Loganberry.....
LOL! That's the funniest thing I've seen in days!
But really, is it more likely that a sauna will cure a fever or that intentionally making VP strategy mistakes will make a person rich? Positive variance can only make one of those things a reality...:-)
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