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

"I suppose heat just inflames things … "

Now there's a possible connection, not necesarily to PN, not directly, at least in my case, but indirectly: I've no pain that is strictly PN pain, but I do have arthritis, in my ankles, hips, and knees, all joints that affect balance (i.e., poor balance, my chief PN symptom). So if heat is causing inflamation (think: arthritis), generally speaking, I might be "feeling bad," too ready to blame my "feeling bad" on the heat as the sole cause of that "feeling bad." That sounds like an effect linked to a misjudged cause. Interesting stuff.

Barb,

You are very sage. Reducing stress is paramount. Easier said than done. I am trying by exercising--sensibly--twice per day. I hope your philosophy on connectivity provides you some relief both physically and emotionally. Cooldowns were made for relief and for the affirmation of self and I will think of you as I take part in them.

Hello, I noticed hot and humid weather causes more nerve pain. I live in Northern Illinois and recently visited Las Vegas. Very hot there, but basically zero humidity and I was pain free.

More burning & pain in feet/legs. Fingers have more electrical shock feelings.

What you describe, aunttonipage, makes me doubly grateful that my PN doesn't give me the symptoms with which you're suffering. While it's true I have lots of arthritic pain––worse on some days than others––I don't attribute that pain to my PN. Arthritic pain pre-dated my PN by more than a decade. ––Ray (@ray666)

Hi, radmun. Having lived in a number of deeply humid places (NYC, LA, & S.E. Asia), I know what a number humidity can do to a vulnerable body. Nevertheless, I regard myself as being lucky (on the matter of humidity) living in Colorado where I do. Thanks for your input, radmun. Take care! ––Ray (@ray666)

Yes, you are very fortunate. It sucks.

@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

I am continually sweating in horrible heat. It has become unbearable.

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