Heat intolerance
 

The heat index is supposed to be 100* to 105* tomorrow.

It wasnt that warm today, I think the heat index was in the mid-90s, and yesterday I dont know what it was, except that it was hot.

I have never been this heat intolerant before. I cant go outside. If I go get into my car, just walking from the door to the house, to my car in the garage sucks the energy out of me.

Oh, and did I mention that I developed a UTI over the weekend? (went to the urgi-care for some abx's, doctor told me that I was suffering from heatstroke, allergies, and, of course, the UTI. Oh, and said if I dont get some sleep, I'll have a nice case of exhaustion)

Picked the wrong month to adopt a dog.

I just cant believe how bad the heat intolerance is. I've never felt this bad in the heat before.

Erin,
 

I know what you mean. It was 100 here today. I feel the same way going to the car. I don't know if anyone can understand what that really does to you unless they are unfortunate to experience it first hand. Before all this progression, I would not have been able to imagine how it feels.

Try to stay cool!!!!:cool::cool::cool::cool:

I was just talking to my boyfriend. He doesnt understand how the heat can do that so quickly. I gave up trying to explain how it feels, and what it does.

It's weird now, I'm freezing to death, and sitting under a blanket, but I'm also still kind of hot too...My temporal thermometer says my temp is 100.1. Only problem is, I lost the thing that translates temporal thermometer temps to real temperatures. (thing I read said it varies)

I dont like being hot, I dont like being freezing, it's driving me nuts now.

I need to get some sleep in a bit, but that stupid UTI is starting to get uncomfortable. I think someone is out to get me and make me crazy by not letting me sleep.

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.....:rolleyes:.

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.

He!!, that's nothing. LOL During the summer just walking to my car exhausts me too. Only to get in to the car, which the interior temp is easily over 120 degrees, and due to even more heat my vision gets blurry. I go out in the a.m. and/or evenings after the sun goes down. I try not to go anywhere during the heat of the day.

Do what you can to keep cool. Hope your UTI starts getting better soon.:hug:

I can remember when I used to enjoy the heat of the day......When I was a kid, I remember getting up in the morning and hollering...is it hot enough yet!!!!!!(to go to the swimming pool..:D) Mom wouldn't let us go untill it was at least 80.:rolleyes:

Since MS, I dread the heat and humidity so..:mad: