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05-11-2014, 08:59 PM | #1 | |||
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Wise Elder
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Since being dx with MS 8 years ago, I have always had trouble feeling temperatures on my left arm/hand. I have burnt myself countless times and never felt anything until 1/2 hour to an hour later. The other day, I burnt my right hand and never felt it. I only discovered the burn later that evening when putting lotion on my hands after my shower. Even then I didn't feel anything, just saw the burn. I was rather surprised as I haven't had that happen on the right side as of yet.
I do have trouble with both my hands with water temperature. Obviously, I don't notice it when doing dishes, but I certainly notice it when taking a shower. I will put my hand in and the temperature seems just fine until I get in the shower and the water hits the rest of my body. I have learned that if it feels warm to my hand it is probably a little too hot for the rest of my body and need to turn up the cold water. Oddly, water or ice can feel so cold to me - like down to the bone cold. This includes tap water. I seem to be overly sensitive to cold water and not sensitive enough to hot water. I know this subject has come up before but I thought it would be good to start another discussion. Also, what are some tips or tricks you have learned to gauge water temperature. |
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05-12-2014, 04:37 AM | #2 | |||
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There are shower heads that gauge temperature and turn different colors:
http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Temperatur.../dp/B0096PZZZ0 http://www.amazon.com/LED-Showerhead.../dp/B00CLPDZYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlou8gtZfac
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05-12-2014, 09:46 AM | #3 | |||
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I usually start out with cold and add warmth as I go.
What great ideas LH, Thanks for the links.
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05-12-2014, 02:05 PM | #4 | |||
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LH - I never knew they had those. They aren't too expensive either. I think I may have to invest in one of those. I'm going to search to see if they have one that will work with a handheld shower head.
Sally - Good idea. I'll have to try that tonight when I shower. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SallyC (05-12-2014) |
05-12-2014, 02:50 PM | #5 | |||
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Let me know if you find one.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | tkrik (05-12-2014) |
05-12-2014, 05:46 PM | #6 | |||
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I found this one on Amazon. I'm not sure I would want to shower with glowing lights though. As if I don't have enough to deal with in a shower - balance issues, tremors, etc. - add in a colored changing light and . . . . But, I think getting a hand held shower without a temperature sensor would work as well because I can sit on my shower chair/transfer bench and test the water on my legs before doing my shower.
http://www.amazon.com/Shower-Handhel.../dp/B00APECTB4 |
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