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Originally Posted by kindlekitten
I ended up at the bottom of a telephone pole in Ft. Riley Kansas because of hypothermia. the first generation of BDUs were so densely woven (it was part of the thermal imaging bit) that they did not breathe at all. I've never been much of a sweater, especially my feet. so, combine heavy hot uniform, helmet, heavy dense leather gloves, climbing boots, Ft. Riley in July 90+ degrees and about 1000% humidity. my internal thermostat has been off ever since and if it starts getting bad, shoes are off instantly. amazing what a difference that makes
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I don't sweat either. I just break out in hives that turns into a sunburn like rash that burns like one. This started in 2006 after I was sick with a virus. It's never went away. Doctor told me it was Cholinergic urticaria and to take Claratin when I have a bad flare up. It's evolved into if I push myself and we are talking mild activities after the rash pops up and I don't cool down I suddenly lose my hearing and then my vision goes wonky and blood pressure drops really low and I crash into the floor. The doctor says it's just part of anemia but when it happens it's scary. Drinking Ice cold water and rest seems to help the most till my hearing and vision comes back. It's frustrating I use to be a outdoors active person now I have to watch myself at all times.