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The heat drains me of energy, the cold makes my arthritis act up.
The change in season - from warmer to cooler and vice versa - doesn't affect me too much.
Getting too hot causes me to lose some function or further disrupt function.
Getting too cold causes my spasms to worsen because my body is actually overreacting to the natural process of shivering.
The biggest problem I personally face is a dramatic fall in barometric pressure or pressure on the lower side in a certain range that causes debilitating pain. If the barometric pressure drops way low, like when the remnants of this last hurricane blew through our state, I actually felt pretty good even though the barometric pressure was much much lower than it usually gets.
The heat gives me pseudo flares. Awhile ago the cold bothered me too but it seems to have relinquished. I’ve always felt best in the fall. So I wonder if subconsciously the rain bothers me because of the atmospheric pressure of the storms. 🤷🏻♀️
Yes, changes in the seasons can affect the ability of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Here are some key points:
- Winter: Decreased sunlight can lead to lower vitamin D levels, which is associated with increased rates of symptom relapses. Cold weather can exacerbate spasticity and affect blood vessels, leading to Show Full Answer
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