I've never reacted this quickly to the heat before, either. I'm sweating as soon as I move, even in AC...and I start to feel "weird" after being overheated for just a little while, then the locking type of spasms begin.

I tried using the neck cooler I got from the Copaxone people, but it doesn't work well. I'm considering looking around for a cooling vest. Otherwise, I'll be vegging the rest of the summer, and with DD's wedding coming at the end of July, that's not possible...

The heat zaps me, too. I have to run any errands either really early in the AM or after the sun sets.

I remember (pre-MS) cutting the grass in 90+ degree temps.....then taking a shower and going out to supper!! That'll never happen now......

I haven't tried any of the cooling vests or other things made for heat intolerance. I just stay inside in the A/C. Once the heat gets to me the fatigue, blurry vision and balance issues set in. Fun, fun.......

When I get overheated, I start to lose the hearing in my right ear. Feels like I have cotton blocking up the ear canal. That's my sign to sit down and take a break someplace cool.

temp readings.

oral = what we use to report
Armpit = one full degree under oral
Rectal= one full degree over oral.

temporal = average of a rectal temp. deduct one degree to make oral report.


The heat wipes me out QUICK! I go crashing. I figured out I am dehydrated, and that was causing me some sx. I had bladder spasms going on, and was wobbly, and such. I drank and drank and drank all day yesterday. I feel better, and am not the weeble that I was. I may still go pee in a cup to test, but am not worried about it anymore. I think it was just spasms. Once I get cooled off I ALWAYS feel better. Even a low grade temp tips me over the edge.

Feel better quick.