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Do you think doing hot sauce challenge would stimulate the nervous system as like a cold plunge does? Like the show Hot Ones

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
July 12, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

First…I’d like to say I love hot ones and I think the Pete Davidson one cracks me up the most although they are all pretty awesome 🤣 second, I’ve never had spicy food affect me MS wise but I can only speak for myself. The thing about MS is the experience is so unique to each person

July 15, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

I love anything hot and spicy. Likely doesn't stimulate my nervous system but definitely stimulates my taste buds. Been eating hot foods since I was a kid and parents made fun of me as a teen eating spicy foods as they knew what to expect the next day. Seems like the same heat sensors are on the exit as on the entrance LOL

July 12, 2025 (edited)
MyMSTeam

It's not recommended to intentionally expose yourself to extreme heat, including very spicy foods, when you have MS. Between 60-80% of people with MS are heat sensitive, and increasing body temperature can temporarily worsen MS symptoms including:

- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Loss of balance
- Concentration issues While Show Full Answer

It's not recommended to intentionally expose yourself to extreme heat, including very spicy foods, when you have MS. Between 60-80% of people with MS are heat sensitive, and increasing body temperature can temporarily worsen MS symptoms including:

- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Loss of balance
- Concentration issues While each person's MS symptoms and triggers can be different, intentionally raising your body temperature through spicy food challenges could potentially trigger:

- Burning sensations
- Nerve pain
- Other uncomfortable sensations

It's best to consult with your neurologist before trying activities that might significantly affect your body temperature or trigger MS symptoms.

July 12, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

No Hot stuff for me bad newscommonsenc. Blessings 🙌

July 16, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

I know the Pete Davidson one is good

July 15, 2025

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