Need advice-Heat Stroke & Anti-arrythmia meds

[DeltaDawn23]

I am on Norpace which has a side effect of making you more susceptible to heat stroke.  I just retired and there is a luncheon tomorrow for me and 2-3 others and our temperature is forecast to be 101 with a heat index of 110.  I thought I'd go early, and I can go from my air conditioned car to the air conditioned building, but it's about a 5 minute walk between the two.  I'm thinking of dressing for the heat, maybe putting some blue ice in my pockets, wearing a straw hat, etc., etc.  Does this seem like a good idea?  I don't want to end up back at the hospital, but I am sick of staying home and missing things -- we've had a 10 heat wave -- and I already missed a wedding I really wanted to go to.  I looked for a cooling vest, but can't find one.  If anyone has any advice, I could use it by (7/21) tomorrow a.m. I realize this is not life and death -- well it might be -- but it's important to me.  I've learned so much from this board -- nobody else really understands how scary this stuff can be.  Thanks for your help.

[DeltaDawn23]

Thanks -- I'm going to give it a shot.  The umbrella didn't occur to me.  Lots of water, dress cool, keep the sun off -- got it.  It is, after all, only about 5 minutes and I can walk slow and take my time.  I've spent 8 years at this job and most of the time I have been rushing to get into the building in summer heat, winter cold -- wind chill 13 below -- and it's just been awful.  Now I don't have to rush.  That should help the anxiety too -- I'm going because I CHOOSE to, not because I have to.  Thanks again.  

[DeltaDawn23]

Thanks -- I appreciate the input.  I didn't think about the umbrella -- great idea.  I lived in Florida for awhile so if memory serves, I know how to dress in the heat, it's just that this heart thing has my brain frazzled!  I am determined not to let this condition take over my life!  It's taking up w-a-a-a-y too much of my time!

[CFS56]

I live in the southeast and it's hot and humid most of the time.  Tomorrow's heat index is supposed to be around 114.  Hydration is the key.  Wear loose, light colored, cotton clothes as well as taking an umbrella to keep the sun from beating down on you.  Have fun.

[rilesnic]

Hydrate well before you get there and stay well hydrated while you're there. Bring an umbrella to keep the sun from directly beating on you and dress in cool clothing. I live in Southeast Texas where it HOT and the humidity is unbearable so I understand how hard it is to stay cool and the need to be cool. Hope this helps. Have a wonderful time!