Heat Waves
Heat can be comforting to folks with pain syndromes. Hot weather, however, can do a number on us if we are not careful. Getting around may be a challenge on a comfortable day but when the heat rises and the heat indices run extremely high, we can become very uncomfortable.
During those days, stamina can decrease markedly and we may have aching and heaviness. The extent of how we feel may also be directly related to the level of humidity. Barometric pressure changes can also dictate how we may feel to an extent.
We have to be careful about the sun, especially if we are on certain types of medication. If we do not drink enough fluids and sweat profusely, dehydration may set in quickly. This can lead to another whole host of problems if not cared for quickly.
It might be best if we can plan ahead for heat spells or for times when the weather is predicted to be very hot and humid. On these days it might be best to plan indoor activities and rest rather than try to be too busy. If you must venture out in the heat, be careful about the sudden extremes that can occur when going from vehicle to store and back again. I remember this being a headache trigger for me.
Here are some tips that work for me to beat the heat:
Hopefully you can find ways to stay comfortable during the heat waves. They don't usually last for long and if we keep reminding ourselves that in a few months we will probably be wishing for these heat waves, we should be fine.
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During those days, stamina can decrease markedly and we may have aching and heaviness. The extent of how we feel may also be directly related to the level of humidity. Barometric pressure changes can also dictate how we may feel to an extent.
We have to be careful about the sun, especially if we are on certain types of medication. If we do not drink enough fluids and sweat profusely, dehydration may set in quickly. This can lead to another whole host of problems if not cared for quickly.
It might be best if we can plan ahead for heat spells or for times when the weather is predicted to be very hot and humid. On these days it might be best to plan indoor activities and rest rather than try to be too busy. If you must venture out in the heat, be careful about the sudden extremes that can occur when going from vehicle to store and back again. I remember this being a headache trigger for me.
Here are some tips that work for me to beat the heat:
- Stay hydrated. If you must go outside for extended periods of time, plan to have refreshing fluids around and drink often.
- If you sweat profusely and are allowed some salt in your diet, perhaps a couple of pretzels or chips might not be a bad thing to help replenish the salts sweated away.
- Drinking some of the Gatorade-type beverages out there should also help keep your body chemistry in balance.
- Keep your clothing loose-fitting and absorbent and using powders might help you feel more comfortable after a cool bath or shower.
Hopefully you can find ways to stay comfortable during the heat waves. They don't usually last for long and if we keep reminding ourselves that in a few months we will probably be wishing for these heat waves, we should be fine.
Related Topics: Surviving Summer Scorchers, High Humidity Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Technorati Tags: heat wave, pain management
1 Comments:
Hi, This is very good information and thank you for it. I do indeed find that as I have gotten a bit older I cannot ignore the heat or just go with it as I might have when I was younger. I get weak-kneed now for one thing and can't believe how thirsty I am! This information certainly verifies my observations. Who'd know!?!? Thank you, take care. s.
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