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Oh, I feel bad today. Been real hot here the last few days. Been trying to drink a lot of water.

My legs feel like jello, and are achy. They feel like I could collapse at any time. Last time my legs felt like this, I must have fallen 6 times. May make my husband dig out my walker. I don't want anymore falls.

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ssdw1958

Good thing to get that walker out. Be careful I fell 3x in one

Week not good I will say one thing staples in my head is not fun. I was out of wor almost 2 months.

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Kath55 in reply to ssdw1958

Owie !

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Nom_De_Plume

Kath55 im so sorry you aren't feeling well.

Is it specifically the heat that is the problem? If so, is there any chance you could get into an air-conditioned space?

The walker sounds like a good idea! You don't want to chance having a fall. As we all know, there is no telling how you might land, or what you might encounter on the way down!! Lol! (Plenty of posts here to attest to that!)

Hope you're able to find a workable solution, and some relief, soon! 😀

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Kath55 in reply to Nom_De_Plume

Nom_De__Plume. We have AC. They are window units and do pretty good at cooling the house. Then , we have ceiling fans. It's just, I can STILL FEEL the heat. It's feels like it is just boring into me.

I lie in my bedroom a lot cause I can shut the door and get it cold in there. And no, It may not be the heat. Last time I felt like this, I fainted and fell 3 times. Went into urgent care cause I thought I hurt my back. It ended up being my gallbladder. Had it removed. Th as why I say I hope I'm not getting anything

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Nom_De_Plume in reply to Kath55

@kath55 Wow. I've never experienced that or known anyone who did, unless of course they had a fever. Obviously, you've checked your temperature.

I certainly hope you are able to get to the bottom of it and find relief! 😊 Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

God bless.

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Iona60 in reply to Kath55

Kath55 Living in FL most of the year, I have found that the quickest way to cool off is to immerse into a tub of cold water. A shower isn't quite the same. Hope you feel better soon.

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rlh1974

Kath55 I so wish they had an angry or dislike button!!!!! Please stay safe and use the walker. I am praying for you!

Rob

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Kath55 in reply to rlh1974

Thanks for the prayers Rob. Can use them. Hubby digging around in shed for it. Why does he hide it ? I don't use it much, mostly my cane. So he puts the walker in back of shed. With everything around it.

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ssdw1958 in reply to Kath55

Sounds like my house I have been asking for my bike petals you know the thing that just has the petals. Well any way all I get it's in the shed I know I need to strengthen my legs but I rather not go out side by my self and walk I don't want to fall by myself. I hope your husband finds it for you. Take it easy.

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Kath55 in reply to ssdw1958

Thank you I will

And he did find the walker. I'll use it while I got jelly legs

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Amore55

Kath55 I am so very sorry you are feeling so bad. Please stay hydrated, get the walker so you don't fall. Do you feel like you could have an infection, like a UTI or something or do you think it is the heat? I know here in Salt Lake City we had the hottest July on record! I did what you said, I shut myself in my air conditioned bedroom with my doggies and just tried to feel better! 😜 I will be praying for you. Let us know how you are doing, we all really care. Kelly

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Kath55

Thanks Kelly. This last week we took care of our grandkids. Their babysitter was on vacation. So it was up at 7 am for when they came and then entertainment time. My husband did take the brunt of it as they at ages 2 and 5 would not take a nap.

Then we had to sit out in heat while they swam and played

I guess it just took it's toll on me. I over did it this week.

Now, I pay for it while I lay in bed in pain and severe fatigue.

Thank you for your prayers

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Nom_De_Plume in reply to Kath55

@kath55 Oh no! 😩 That'll do it every time!

We can't help ourselves though!

Hope there isn't something else going on too.

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Kath55

Found the walker everyone. Will use it while feeling bad. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

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deradakov

Thankfully you found the walker. Unfortunately you and I from what I read are part of the 80% of MS patients that are sensitive to heat. I have a cooling vest which is great in controlling my core temp, and I would recommend contacting the MS society since I read can get you a cooling vest cheaper then what I paid for mine. I have had this disease for 32 years and heat is the one thing that takes it out of me every time I get into it. I use every type of cooling method (neck wraps, cooling vest etc.) when I am outside mainly because I want to participate in things with my family. It makes me stronger mentally because when I get too hot I get brain fog which is probably because I am so uncomfortable.

Keep the walker handy but get with the society and get a cooling vest. Good luck and do whatever you need to do to keep yourself cool.

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Kath55 in reply to deradakov

Thanks. Will try to get a hold of some one for cooling vest

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gatorman15

Hope today goes better for you. The heat and humidity is the enemy for me. Hunting for some AC for today! Really helps.

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jackiesj

How I feel your pain, just remember we are with you.walker is your friend.Its so hard when a setback comes we forget it does get better....hope is the key that truns the lock.heart to you!

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Kath55

Jackie. Thank you for your thought

Been spending a lot of time in bed, sleeping. Don't have any cold or flu symptoms. Just tired and my legs don't want to work. Has me baffled.

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