Sauna

[Bernadeta]

Hi folks, just want to ask, how many of you are using sauna and if we are allowed? I have joined to gym lately, mainly for the swimming pool but I go to sauna sometimes. I have read some articles about. Some ppl said it's great some that is absolutely prohibited. Hmm, what to do

[MandaM]

Never heard of not using a sauna! Personally i wouldn't go near one as i couldn't stand the thought of being hot and sweaty and also having very itchy excema the heat would drive my skin nuts.

[senorascully]

I haven't heard that you shouldn't but I find it irritates my skin/feel sick and dizzy/heart racing - not a nice feeling so avoid it.

Could just be me though???

[MandaM in reply to senorascully]

Forgot the heart racing and dizziness thing - yep me too, in any place with high temperatures!

[janiceray]

Just don't stay in it to long and you should be fine.

Go Girl.

[stefgilbert]

I GO EVERY WEEK AND IT IS BRILLIANT FOR PAIN AND VERY RELAXING ALSO THE STEAM ROOM IS BRILL FOR YOUR CHEST.I ALSO DO AQUA MED,WHICH IS BRILL TO EXERCISE WITH NO PAIN THE NEXT DAY ,ENQUIRE WITH YOUR DOCTER ABOUT THE PALS SCHEME IT GIVES YOU THE CHANCE TO DO A LOT OF ACTIVITIES.E.G.YOGA,PILATES,AQUA FIT,AND IS ALL MONITERED ONCE A MONTH WITH A REP .GIVE IT A GO.I AM LOVING IT,NEW FRIENDS,AND GETTING OUT SOCIALISING .GO GIRL

[Jaxqueline]

I'm glad you asked this question as we have hired a ski chalet with a sauna and would love to use it. Have used it in the past with no problem but haven't heard it was a problem.

[umbrella]

I think you need to be careful. I personally have very sensitive skin and have become very sensitive to sunlight. Last year I joined a health club and started to use the steam room. Unfortunately after a few weeks it caused a rash on my neck and scalp. I ended up using special shampoo and emulsifying ointment to wash with for about 8 weeks. The rash was red and itchy and my doctor gave me Betnovate for the rash. In total my skin took about 3 months to recover.