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Heat vs. Fatigue: Hyperthermia as a Possible Treatment Option for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), 2025, Hochecker
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Mij
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Not sure if this is related.
Research: Cold Exposure and Cryotherapy in ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid
Research: Cold Exposure and Cryotherapy in ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid
I think any extended exposure to hot (for here) temperatures makes my symptoms worse. Recent warm days have taken several days to get over. On the other hand when I go to the spa a couple of times a year I do feel some physical benefit from a couple of short spells 15 minutes-ish in the steam room, however there is a cold shower and ice water just outside to cool off so this is not a prolonged exposure.
Similarly on a regular basis i do feel benefit from sitting in warm shower with the water aimed on shoulder/back but reckon that’s just normal when you recline a lot and muscles get stiff.
I don’t feel worse from cold weather to the same extent as hot weather but I am seriously overweight so it is logical that the body fat would affect that. And layers of clothing are simple mitigation.
Similarly on a regular basis i do feel benefit from sitting in warm shower with the water aimed on shoulder/back but reckon that’s just normal when you recline a lot and muscles get stiff.
I don’t feel worse from cold weather to the same extent as hot weather but I am seriously overweight so it is logical that the body fat would affect that. And layers of clothing are simple mitigation.
CorAnd
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In Sweden we have had 29-30 degrees since last Wednesday and I am in hell. I feel so sick, it’s unbelievable. This morning I felt like my body was going to shut down because of the uncomfortable temperature and pressure. I have a portable AC and a fan but it’s not helping my symptoms. I am 100% worse when the temperature is high. I can’t imagine how heat would ”treat” me ME/CFS.
hotblack
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I hear you and empathise @CorAnd Hoping for autumn to come sooner rather than later.
Then again I have problems when I get too cold too. It’s just either less bad or more likely a lot easier to avoid/control than heat.
Understanding why his happens to so many of us, and our bodies react so oddly, particularly for those who are severe it seems, would I think tell us a lot about ME.
Then again I have problems when I get too cold too. It’s just either less bad or more likely a lot easier to avoid/control than heat.
Understanding why his happens to so many of us, and our bodies react so oddly, particularly for those who are severe it seems, would I think tell us a lot about ME.
CorAnd
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I am the same with too cold. I find it manageable with an electric blanket och two duvets ha ha ha
Wonder if what Systrom is proposing with regards to peripheral shunting would lead to worse temperature regulation. If the total blood volume on average travels a higher diameter path than it is supposed to, surely heat exchange would be impacted?