Why a rise in your body temperature can trigger MS symptoms
Studies have shown that heat sensitivity is a key clinical factor in MS, so learn what the risk factors are before Uhthoff’s Phenomenon hits your central nervous system.
Life with MS… legs on fire!
I just didn't know, and frankly, I couldn't care less. A teardrop more or less wouldn't shake my world into either accepting or destroying neurodegeneration. Call me Waterloo so if you like. Neither the battle that took place when Napoleon Bonaparte lost face, nor the Eurovision ABBA song Waterloo could undo any hardship caused by the hands of MS. I've been told my dancing to ABBA tunes is rather epic though. My singing, not so much, so I gave up the dream of being a Eurovision song contest winner by age 6.
All about MS heat sensitivity, or Uhthoff’s Syndrome
If you're like me, or you or a loved one who has multiple sclerosis and doesn't know where to hide from warm temperatures, below posts may help you find an answer.
If it’s hot, I hate it! When MS temperature sensitivity torments you
Comparing the weather in Ireland to a three-seasons-in-one-day-affair is an understatement, and one that makes MS look like the butt of the joke when Uhthoff's symptoms will turn you into an attractive social media meme.
Heat sensitivity and MS?
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Too warm for you? Heat sensitivity explained!
Uhthoff's phenomenon is when changes in body temperature make a person's existing MS symptoms worse, even a rise of 0.25°C to 0.5°C in the core body temperature is enough to cause upsetting symptoms in those living with MS.
Oh, snap!
"Also, because of the long, warm summer days, Uhthoff's Symptoms, also referred to as Phenomenon or heat sensitivity, means that I am rather slow in the upstairs department, which eventually lead to predicament B. My days are unquestionably not dull nor tranquil, so."
