Erin,

I just received this information from a fellow MSer that you may find beneficial. The Steele Vest I have was paid for by a local MS foundation through the University of Missouri (we also have monthly support meetings). You may want to contact the University of Nebraska to inquire if they have a MS foundation available too.

ARE YOU HEAT-SENSITIVE?
Many people with MS experience weakness, fatigue, visual disturbances, and other symptoms when they become overheated. The MSF Cooling Program offers a variety of items, free of charge, including cooling vests and accessories, to help with heat-sensitivity. Applications are accepted through June 1st. Send applications to: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6350 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applications can also be submitted online at http://msfocus.org/programs_coolapp.php. Additional applications can be obtained by calling: 1-888-MSFOCUS (673-6287).

Hope this is a help for you. I know how the midwest heat and humidity can play havoc on us.

Heck Yeah!! Keep on keepin' on! LOL People in "OZ Land" get hot too!! LOL

Good news.
Last week I mailed my application to MSAA for cooling vest and accessories. Yesterday someone from there called and verified my request. She then said it will be sent to me in a few days.

Now if the temps would just warm up. We've got the sunshine today but the air is chilly.

crap...I knew there was something I forgot to ask the neuro about yesterday!

Oh well, I see him at the regularly scheduled appointment at the end of the month... (note to Self. Remember to make a note to ask the doctor for a Rx to get hopefully free MS accessories from the MSAA)

My cooling kit arrived today. It was delivered really early this morning and boy is the box heavy.

Now I'm questioning the wisdom of putting the vest on with the ice packs inside. It might not be worth the trouble just lugging them around might cause. I'm sure they are even heavier frozen.

I am hoping the wrist wraps help. My palms are always so hot with just aggrivates the sx.

Oh well, if it ever warms up here, I may be glad I have them on hand.

you might still want to use the vest to cool down at home on a really hot day.

I was at a concert on sunday, and it was so warm in the arena that I had to keep going up to use the bathroom and to put water on my face and arms. I was really annoyed that the bathroom sinks only had hot water. (pre-set sinks. You push the button down on the faucet and it gives you mostly hot water)

At least hot water cools off quickly

It definitely is a keeper. I'm sure going from a dry state (CO) to a soggy one the humidity is going to kick my butt something fierce.

I was just shocked how heavy the box was to lift. I think it's worth the time completeing the application. I'm sure glad there are groups out there with services to make daily living a tad better.