Staying Cool with M.S.
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on July 20th, 2009 in Linked Articles, Managing MS Tips, Symptoms.
Summer is in full swing, and along with it comes backyard barbecues, outdoor recreation, and long sunny days.
The joys of summer are many, but for some people with multiple sclerosis, summer’s heat and humidity can make it even more difficult for already damaged nerve fibers to transmit electrical impulses, resulting in an exaggeration of symptoms, which may include fatigue, dizziness, and extreme weakness.
This kind of temporary flare-up of symptoms is called a pseudo exacerbation because, although the symptoms are uncomfortable and frightening, there is no true neurological damage taking place.
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