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April 23, 2024
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Yes, cold sensitivity can indeed exacerbate symptoms like muscle spasms in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). As mentioned in the context, cold weather can cause increased weakness and balance difficulties, and it can also lead to muscle stiffness and spasms. It's not uncommon for people with MS to experience Show Full Answer

Yes, cold sensitivity can indeed exacerbate symptoms like muscle spasms in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). As mentioned in the context, cold weather can cause increased weakness and balance difficulties, and it can also lead to muscle stiffness and spasms. It's not uncommon for people with MS to experience worsening of symptoms, including spasms, in colder temperatures. If you're finding that cold weather is affecting your hand with spasms, it might be helpful to discuss this with your neurologist, who can offer strategies to manage this symptom effectively.

April 23, 2024
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My fingers go numb completely when they go through their little Reynaud’s syndrome. I just do what I can to warm them, and wait it out. It does pass for me once they thaw out again! 🤗

April 23, 2024
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I have primary progressive and my right hand gets colder and has cramping spasticity. Sucks period.

June 19, 2024
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Thank you, George 4 60
However, growing up in western New York winters were far more severe, but I didn’t have MS then

June 18, 2024
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When I feel cold, or in cold weather very often find myself layering up. When I am cold, my fingers feel like ice. Legs feel weaker, tingly and numb much more. My fingers cramp and basically lock up.

April 24, 2024

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