She’s wearing a tent. An ugly tent.
Where does she buy they ugly outfits? Omar the tent maker?
She’s wearing a tent. An ugly tent. (Why does she wear these tents?)
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s likely that the sun and the heat are your foes. Warm temperatures can have a significant effect on MS symptoms, says Hal Gutstein, MD, a clinical assistant professor of neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center.
Even a slight increase in temperature, something as little as 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit, can worsen and agitate symptoms.
The following can also worsen your MS symptoms:
exercise or an overly active lifestyle
hot showers or baths
fever from a cold or other acute illness
In medical terms, this is known as Uhthoff’s phenomenon. As Gutstein explains, overheating was actually the basis for diagnosing MS prior to the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Since a slight temperature increase can impair nerve impulses enough to cause symptoms, a “hot tub test” was once used to spur on symptoms.
While temporary, such small temperature increases can greatly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, cooling vests can help to maintain your core body temperature, prevent temperature fluctuations, and reduce flare-ups.
There are different kinds of cooling vests with varying price points and features. Battery or electrical-powered vests, called active cooling vests, can be more expensive but can cool the body longer.