Interesting article re: Heat Related Symptoms

[Fluffysmom]

I was googling eye issues and ran across an article about a recent study called "Eye test peers into heat related multiple sclerosis symptoms".   I thought some of you might be interested.
Kathy


http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept353744/files/451504.html

[Fluffysmom]

I at one point lost over 100 pounds, and have gained too much back since my knee, back, and fatigue issues hit.  The fatigue was the worst.

Allright, we have us a weight loss and fitness club that doesn't require little bitty outfits!

Oh, I wear a rash guard shirt and shorts-style bottoms to my water aerobis class and it's indoors.  I know I sweat, because I've weighed myself before and after.  Cool, I thought, until I realized I was bobbing around in a bunch of peoples sweat, ewwwh!  I still love it.

I'll look forward to any journal posts, and will be encouraged to make my own major strides so I can post them in my journal.

Kathy

[doublevision1]

Re: your suggestion to me about swimming for exercise.  Unfortunately, since that would involve putting on a bathing suit, it is totally out of the question for me.  I say that LOL, yet totally serious at the same time!  

It really sucks how the heat is so draining now.  I love the feeling of working up a good sweat when I exercise.  Makes me feel like I accomplished something.  I'm actually drippng with sweat as I write this (I know, gross) as I just put in an hour on my treadmill.  Feels good and the buzzing is already starting to relaxed.  I really look kind of cross-eyed right now!  That will ease up soon too.  I think I will have to stick with exercising in the basement.  It is a lot cooler and a lot safer for me than outdoors.

Good for you starting an exercise routine too.  3.5 lbs in that time is very very good, that's about what I've lost in the last 2 weeks, and I lost the first 3.5 in the previous 2 weeks.  So about 7 lbs gone so far in a month.  Was hoping for 10, but oh well.  I'll keep at it.  As I recall, LATW is also trying to give it a go with some exercise and weight loss.  So we have a little weight loss club within our MS forum.  If I make any major strides or figure out any handy tips as I go along, I'll post them in my journal.

I like the sense of control that accompanies getting fit.  It is something I have been sorely lacking these last many months.

db

[Fluffysmom]

It would be nice if they came up with a medication to lessen those effects!  I love sunshine in hot climates, but I'm finding that in the last few years the heat just wipes me out.  

When I was younger I would hike bleachers in 100 degree heat and enjoy it.  A few years ago I revelled in putting more than 20,000 steps (about 10 miles) on my pedometer in Las Vegas in 100+ heat.  

Now I keep to the shade, stay in air-conditioned vehicles and buildings.  When I was in Palm Springs I did some hiking in the morning and was flat out in my air-conditioned room the rest of the day.

I guess I could just think of it as a way to keep me from getting skin cancer!  :o)

I went to my water aerobics class today.  I want to feel healthier, so I'm going to work out the way that's best for me.  In nice, cool water!  Have you ever tried it?  I love it.  The water buoys me up when my balance is off, it cushions my bad knees, an allows me to work as hard or easy as is necessary by increasing or decreasing the resistance of the water (how hard I work, I mean).  I skipped it for a while because of the herniated disc, but I'm going back now.

I've lost 3 pound in the last week and a half, which is not quite 10% of what I need to lose to get back in the "normal" weight range.  Still, it makes me very happy to be heading in the right direction even though I'm feeling less than well.

Good luck with your exercise program.

Kathy

[doublevision1]

Funny, I read the article you posted shortly after working out the other day.  I had previously noticed that about half way through working out - ie: once I've really worked up a sweat - when I then look in a mirror , my left eye turns inward more so than when I'm not exercising.  I have INO which has caused my eye muscles to become incoordinated thus causing my double vision.  I mentioned this to my neuro at last visit and he agreed this can happen temporarily when body temp is raised.  I do my best not to overheat too much: ice water, fan, light clothing, etc.  As I cool off, my eye movement goes back to normal (well, what is normal for me, now, which is still somewhat incoordinated).  It all plays out exactly as they describe in that article.

My Lhermitte's and other numb and tingly stuff also worsens during exercise, and calms down afterwards.  I used to find this very disturbing and avoided exercise.  Then I found that getting fat was even more disturbing to me!  So I started exercising again and just try to ignore the weird sensations as best I can.

db