[SallyC]

The Pupper woke me up to go out, this morning and the poor thing almost had to do it on the floor. I tried and tried and tried again to push and pull myself to my feet, but my legs wouldn't hold me.

After a few stretches and such, I finally could transfer myself to the scooter. The Pupper was kind enough to wait..

It must be that the hot weather has weakened me. I am so skerred, that I won't be able to get up, I keep rising, standing a bit and sitting back down.....every 5 minutes or so... It doesn't seem to be getting any easier, though.

I have A/C and it is keeping me pretty cool, but it doesn't seem to help the body weakness from the heat. Is anyone else noticing this heat reaction and having this problem. Please tell me I'm not alone and it will, eventually, get better...Thanks..

[soxmom]

That really does stink Sally. You are NOT alone. Some summers
the heats effect on my body is worse than others.Im
not sure why.

It will definately get better. Im just not sure when.

YOu are in my thoughts.

[lady_express_44]

Sally, the heat is bothering me this year too. Cold has always been my enemy, but after this last attack, it seems heat is as well.

For me, it's not the weakness so much. I am much more fatigued (mentally), have very little motivation, and have difficulty getting up in the morning too. The worst part is the numbness/burning sensations though, once I over-heat.

Now, picture this . . .

I loaned my van to a friend, for a "week or two", because his family car burned down (electrical fire). That was in the middle of May.

My jeep has a few mechanical problems, but I'm not sure if it is just the guages, or if there is really something wrong. I didn't bother to spend too much money on trying to find out, cause I was supposed to be buying a new vehicle this spring. (Can't find what I want . . .).

I am driving this jeep that overheats, or at least it threatens too every time I get stuck in traffic. The only way to keep the guage from red-lining is to turn the HEAT on full blast, until I can get moving fast enough again to cool the engine.

Three times now it's been 80 - 90 degrees outside, my heater is running full on, and I am stuck on some bridge or in road-work. My legs are on fire, I can't feel the gas/brake pedal any more, I am ready to pass out . . .

It takes me days to recover.

Yeah, apparently the heat makes a difference for me too.

Cherie

[SandyC]

Your not alone. Even with the ac on the humidity seems to creep in the house. Jim's feet are swollen after only one hour of being up. The humidity is doing a number on him as usual.

[Chris]

I'm sorry dear Sally. The heat has really been bothering me as well. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I'm fine in the mornings, but by the time I walk to my car after work, I am really pushing it to make the last few steps. Think cold, think snow. It will be there soon enough.

[Blessings2You]

The heat exacerbates most of my symptoms: fatigue, balance, weakness, tingling, coordination, cog fog, and it makes my digestive system go crazy as well. It kind of microwaves my innards.

[Kitty]

Yes, I get weakness, too. Especially in my already compromised right arm and hand.

I've noticed my legs have been weaker than normal lately and I'm assuming it's the heat. My A/C has been running nearly all the time lately...I dread getting that electric bill.

I was in the grocery store day before yesterday (luckily my son took me) and I don't know what I would have done had I been alone. I nearly collapsed just waiting for him to drive the car up to the sidewalk so he could load the groceries into the trunk. All I had to do was sit in the air conditioned car!! I can remember going grocery shopping, loading and unloading everything, putting it all away and then doing umpteen more things all before lunchtime! Now....just getting up and getting a shower is an exhausting task.

It'll get better once this heat subsides. I just keep telling myself this. You'll get better, too. Still, though, it's frightening when it's happening. Hang in there.....

[SallyC]

Originally Posted by Chris

I'm sorry dear Sally. The heat has really been bothering me as well. I don't know how much more of this I can take. I'm fine in the mornings, but by the time I walk to my car after work, I am really pushing it to make the last few steps. Think cold, think snow. It will be there soon enough.

Here's a reminder, Chris Kringle of GA..
Wouldn't ya like to jump right in!!!!
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post188045-8.html

[Curious]

here ya go sally. cool off.

[SallyC]

Originally Posted by Curious

here ya go sally. cool off.

ooh ooh, I do have some lowfat Fudgecycles in the freezer......Yes!!!

Thanks Yappy..