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PN and Hot, Hot Weather––Any Change in Your Symptoms?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 6 9:14pm | Replies (35)

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@ray666 Ray - thought I'd chime in on your question. With the incredible high temps lately, feel like in the 100 - 105 range, the body can feel it after 4 to 6 straight days of 95 - 100-degree actual temps. The humidity takes its toll on back and knee issues which at times can increase numbness in my feet. For me, the increase in sweating is something I've noticed over the past few summers. I feel that long term heat can intensify PN symptoms, depending on your type of PN. I have both small and large fiber and balance doesn't seem to be impacted due to the heat. I welcome cooler weather. Ed

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Hi, Ed. Today's the first cool day we've had in a while. It's a great lesson in how all things can be relative. After seeing one forecast after another of 100º+ days, we find ourselves saying, "Geez, tomorrow's going to be cool. Only 80º." ONLY 80º? In reading the various responses to my Connect question, it's hard not to conclude that hot is hot, and that we're all, to varying degrees and in different ways, feeling an intensifying of our symptoms. As I wonder if the heat has worsened my balance, I do a quick check in with myself: cause & effect, Ray, cause & effect. If I find myself more wobbly … well, could it be the prolonged heat, the heat and it alone; or could it be that the prolonged heat has made me less attentive to getting up, doing my stretches, moving about, etc.? Could that be it, because the heat is robbing me of motivation, I've living a more sedentary lifestyle? Changing subjects, Ed: I'm going to have to spend less time on Connect, at least for the next few weeks. I have too making deadlines breathing down on me. You can always reach me through Private Message, though. And I'm sure I'll still be peeking at what's going on in the Forum. Take care, Ed. Cooler weather is coming! Before you now it I'll be posting "Does Prolonged Sub-Zero Weather Effect Your PN?" 🙂 Cheers! –Ray