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08-15-2009, 03:22 PM | #1 | |||
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I normally take baths. I check the temp carefully, and sit in the warmish water, and soak, and relax my muscles. I normally spend some time in grooming and relaxing.
We are having company, and time is short. I decided (after spilling much prep food upon me) that I should shower. I jump in and my thera spa is waiting. Zoom! this thing has water pressure that will rip your skin off! nice! the water was a bit warmer than I am used to but, I was rushing. zoom, zoom. Got out, dried off, brushed my hair, and I am completely spent. I feel like a prepped all week, and ran a triathalon today. I am beyond spent. I have no spoons. I have company coming! I need more energy! DH took one look and said I am "pale as a ghost" crap crap crap! Anyone else get spent on a shower?
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08-15-2009, 03:30 PM | #2 | ||
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I get tired taking a cooler bath or shower; I must rest afterward.
Have you tried the drug, Provigil? It helps those with MS feel like they have more energy. It, however, does make me feel 'wired' and I cannot take this medication. You are to take it first thing in the morning is my 'understanding'. Hang in there and take care. 0357 |
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08-15-2009, 03:41 PM | #3 | |||
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Me. Once again, the WMP's (well-meaning people) say, "Take a nice envigorating shower, you'll feel better." I reply, "Good idea, maybe I will." How could they possibly know how much energy it takes sometimes to get the stuff ready, climb in and out, hold my arms up to wash and rinse my hair, climb out, towel off, and so on.
Last night I looked at the hair-blower and said, "No way in Henniker am I going to stand there waving that blow torch at my head." I let it air dry. Who cares. It's not as if I'm going to be in a beauty pageant any time soon.
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08-15-2009, 04:12 PM | #4 | |||
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yep, me three, especially if i wash my hair. it's not only the time in the shower but the energy spent once out finishing up. i can't take baths because i can't get in and out. i have a shower stool but don't like to use it.
i suspect dej, that the combination of the jets on your muscles, giving them a workout, and the heat did you in. i hope you were able to enjoy your company.
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08-15-2009, 07:46 PM | #5 | |||
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I have less energy after a shower. I eat fruit to get a sugar high. Maybe it can help you?
But no matter what, hope tonight is a good one. |
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08-15-2009, 08:53 PM | #6 | |||
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I do the warm shower thing, but just before I get out, I switch over to cold water, rinse myself off in the cold, and slowly turn the water back up to warm, but nowhere near really hot. Just warm enough to keep me from getting really chilled.
I also got my hair cut earlier this summer. It's a heck of a lot shorter and easier to deal with now. Altho, I do need to get it cut again.
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08-16-2009, 09:04 PM | #7 | ||
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This might be off but I think for me it is because the heat is hitting my upper body and head.
Your head is where you lose or maintain a lot of heat. That is why we wear hats. I can take a bath and be just fine as long as I am not in anything deeper than my waist. Once the warm water goes to my upper body area I start to get sick. So, just my opinion. I think it has to do with the upper body and head over heating.
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08-17-2009, 10:47 AM | #8 | |||
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08-17-2009, 10:50 AM | #9 | |||
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Have you tried a shower bench? I think it is the combo of standing, washing and the hot water. Sitting would definitely help, IMHO. For me, just standing for too long without even taking a step wears my legs out.
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08-17-2009, 04:18 PM | #10 | |||
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I did have a shower bench, but took it out to go back to bathing. I wouldnt have even thought of a shower, but I had spilled several items on me, and was hot/sweaty, and thought a shower would be a great way to invigorate before company.
I do believe humidity has alot to do with it. humid days will wipe me out faster at a lower temp than a plain old hot/dry day. I think it was just a hot day, I was stressed trying to get so much done, and then the hot water with a vigorous massage on it threw me over the edge. thanks for all the great tips.
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