How Do You Cope With Hot Temperatures?
Summer is almost here. Does the heat worsen your Myasthenia gravis symptoms? Which ones?
https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/heat
How often are you outdoors in the hot temperatures? When you are outside in the heat, how do you cope?
- Jodi, Team Member
I use a portable air-conditioning unit in the living areas and have a fan on all night to keep me cool
It sounds like you have a good strategy for staying comfortable during those hot temperatures. Do you prefer summer or winter? Jodi, Team Member
I don't know if this is the place to ask my question but I was wondering if anyone has more trouble with unbalanced hormones affecting their MG?
Yes definitely heat affects my MG. I moved out of California to get away from the heat there. I get extremely weak all over when it's hot so I try to get things done in the early morning or when it cools down in the evening.Jeff Pearce Community Member 986
I live in Australia and Summer temperatures vary between 30 degrees Celsius and about 44 degrees Celsius. I do not use any air conditioners as they easily dry me out by pumping very dry air around. What suits me, but may not suit you, is to get a wet towel and put it around my neck and partly down my upper chest. Sit in a lazy chair in the shade and DO NOTHING! Keep the towel at least moist and don't fall for the temptation to swim in the pool in the sun. Just relax.
Enjoy your MG as best you can.
All the best, Jeff.We appreciate you sharing your tips!
-Jodi, Team Member
I also have problems on hot asphalt.
Hey there! We're so excited to welcome you to our community! We'd love to get to know you better and hear about your experience with MG. When were you diagnosed, and how have you been feeling lately?
Jodi, Team Member
