All great advice and experiences. Sr. Escudo you are absolutely correct about the increase in BP. Unfortunately urine vinegar will have very little affect do to the small size of the integral compresses of the skin. Documented studies do show however that hot compresses help to relieve the extreme vasoconstriction (decrease of diameter of the vasculature). As well as an increase of fluids. Ultimately movement needs to be extremely limited and proper care should be achieved as soon as possible.