Usa extra cold snap

[Jsk1950]

I last asked what problems the heat in Australia caused for CLL

Now the other extreme we read about record low temperatures around Chicago

If we have any members guess the cold will not cause as many problems compared to the heat ( the one thing I would not like is lack of a walk and fresh air in -16 temperatures )

[Big_Dee]

When it gets that cold, I find a nice warm spot to walk for exercise. I live southwest of Chicago and walk in a large mall.

[StarrVannah3369]

Temperatures above 75°F cause the Lymph nodes in my neck to swell, which in turn, also makes my face swell , turn red, and my entire body sweats profusely. These symptoms get even worse when the humidity is high also. Living in the Northern U.S. for the majority of my life, I've become accustom to our extremely cold Winters. As long as the temperature is not below freezing, my dog and I bundle up in layers and still enjoy our near daily walks. The below freezing days are like playing hooky from school. I cook a big batch of chili or soup in the Crock Pot, cuddle up with my fiance' and/or pets, and binge watch Netflix, rented movies, or television shows and enjoy my day(s) off. Very relaxing and stress-free.

What I am curious about, how and why does the heat affect CLL or vice versa? My Hemaetologist doesn't have an answer to that. I get the same symptoms from even 1-2 drinks of alcohol as I do from the heat (see above). I learned that alcohol is like a toxin to my body and it, therefore, makes my Lymphnodes swell causing a 'blockage' which results in my face swelling, sweating, and turning red. Do you know why CLL is so negatively affected by the heat?