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July 6, 2013
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I always thought that the heat was the main thing in MS because everyone said so but for me the cold is so much worse. During Hurricane Sandy this year, I lost power for a very long time. It got so cold in my house I actually lost most of my speech and the function of my right arm (these are symptoms I never even had before). I had to drive 78 miles away to find a hotel room because I couldn't take it. Sure enough, once I got warm the symptoms went away. I thought this was weird. I think we all are different. Heat definately exhausts me but no major symptoms occur. You are going to find things that you have that others don't and vice versa. Keep on these boards. I have had MS since 2005 and I havn't felt support until this site opened up. It really helps.

July 7, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

Cold affects me much more than heat. I still enjoy a warm or hot day. And i really don't like a/c.

July 16, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

Everyone's MS is different because of where your lesions are. The largest cross section of MS patients suffer in the heat (I know I do), but it is not inconceiveable that some might have the opposite condition. Be happy yours lets you enjoy the heat!

July 15, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

My body doesn't like the heat or really cold. I try to stay in the air in the summer and stay out of the cold in the winter. I live in western PA and we get everything. Just hang in there and you'll find out what right for your body.

July 9, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks everyone! @sweetkya9 living on the coast of Cali or desert areas would probably feel good for you. But northern Ca and don't forget we do have mountains! Can be cold and wet! I live near Santa Barbara and our average temp is 70 ish. I love it, but could easily live where it's a bit warmer. My fatigue seems to come more from outside stressors than weather. So hosing large family events, friend or family drama.... Dealing with that causes my body to crave rest!

July 8, 2013

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