I stay in my basement a lot in the summer. It's usually a constant 65 degrees down here. And in the summertime, it's occasionally colder because our upstairs is so warm in the summertime, makes the a/c run pretty hard.

Not sure what it'll be like this summer. Our air conditioner crapped out on us last August, and we replaced it with a heat pump. Not sure how well the heat pump is going to cool the basement now.

My neuro had suggested that when I start getting unbearably hot to take a couple of aspirin to bring down my body temperature - I do and it does -

That's interesting. I'll try it next time I'm warm from being in someones too warm house, or if I'm sitting out in the front yard in the direct sunlight.

I use the Steele vest. I know I should use it anytime I go outside but I don't. I'm not out in the heat that long. I do use it when I'm going to the zoo, etc. Someone will come along and provide you with the name since it evades me but there is an organization that 'lends' then free. It just requires a script form your Doctor. I say 'lens' because they don't actually give it to you it's just that they don't ask for it back.

The cheap little fans that come on a spray bottle work in some conditions. I like to keep ice water with me. I got a bottled water from the store that has the sports top. After I drank the water, I refill it about half way, freeze it and then fill it with water and take it with me. I have found that bottled water doesn't stay frozen as long.

I crochet little bottle shaped bags with long straps that I put my frozen water bottles into. They work great to keep the water frozen for me. Just the little bit of insulation makes it stay ice maybe another hour or two longer than it normally would.

The bags make it really easy to carry the bottles. Plus, the bags are fun to make.

Me too, thanks for reminding me..

I know 100% I had ms for sometime befor DX. I have always tried to stay in when hot and in when cold. That is just me and I know now due to ms. I do not think I would like the weight. My advise is to check all sites, ask for advise (all u seem to have done) or are doing - pick out one - and hold off till u know you need it. We are from everywhere, and all walks of life. What is ok for me may not fit your life.

I use the cooling scarves. Wal Mart sells them in the sporting goods department. Lots of patterns and prints available.
Soak them well, store in fridge and off you go.
If we are going to be outside for long periods, I keep them in a cooler with frozen water bottles . This seems to have worked for me.
Stay hydrated, drink lots of water. Misting fans also help.
In a pinch, using something cool on the back of your neck , wrists and elbows, i.e. damp paper towels from the ladies room
I want want winter to end but I am dreading the humidity of summer!!
Good luck in your search

Nothing seems to work for me so I will DEFINATELY have to try this!! Wonder why my neuro hasn't mentioned it...

I have all of the different cooling products myself and for some reason they don't help keep me from overheating. Once I am at that point the only thing that works is drinking lots of cold water and ice packs on my feet and wrists.

I haven't heard anyone mention this...when it is really humid outside, no matter what the temp, simply moving around my house makes me overheat!

This is a good thread and I'm glad you started it. I tend to prefer to find the cheapest ways to do things like this and you guys have provided several .... thanks!