Well we haven't got near the humidity you have yet...but I know in the past even b4 surgery that the heat really affected me. Now, if I have a warm bath or shower, I have to lie down for half an hour afterward b/c I feel so weak that I'm too tired to stand. Plus, everything else gets worse too (head pounding, louder tinnitus...). Not looking forward to when it gets that hot here...but I am planning to be beach side so hopefully that will help!!
Carolyn
I too am in the PA heat wave...it is hot and getting worse!!
This was always my fav time of yr too, loved being warm...never minded the heat, and I do mind it more now....I do believe heat like this can exhaust neone and those of us with chiari have a head start...so yes, I believe this can and will cause more body weakness.
I have noticed even after surgery that the heat is wiping me out far more that it ever did b4.
Lifting my arms to do my hair has been a major issue for me as well...I can not hold the curling iron...so I got some velcro rollers that I can rest btwn each one....I also tried to color my own hair and found it diff to hold my arms up long enuff to finish...then I had to rinse...I was exhausted and my shoulders hurt for the next few days....
Try to get in a pool or stay indoors, it is very hot and humid again today....
"selma"