Warm Weather Warning for MS Folks
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Posted by Jennifer Gerics Apr 20, 2007 |
The temperatures are rising in the northern hemisphere. Summer is coming, and in places closer to the equator, it feels like it's already here. People with multiple sclerosis need to be particularly careful. Rises in body temperature can cause less productive nerve conduction. It seems that higher temperatures cause messages to falter along nerve paths, causing more multiple sclerosis symptoms. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms. High weather temperatures, like fevers, can also spur a new attack. Learn ways to control your core body temperature during the warm weather, thereby decreasing your risk of a new MS attack: