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Posted 9/24/2015 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,
I have been in a area that has been setting record heat, in the triple digits! So, yesterday it cooled way, way down. Needed to get out and walk me and dog at off-leash park by bay. Also happens to be the inlet channel for our fog. I wasn't in my car but I did grab a winter sweater. No scarf or hat. I knew it would be chilly, but not a chilled brusque wind. Toughed it out, very ignorant for a survivor of fibromyalgia. Flare began within 20 minutes; 2 hours later bed for 13 hours.
Winter, here we go sad
Don't be like me and forget your cover ups! I definitely got the message, it screamed at me, stupid, haha got you.
Better today.
I have had this reaction to cold my entire life, not the flares but just unable to handle it. My face, hands and rest of body reacted like it was snowing. Now it causes extreme pain. How about you?
Putting the hat and scarf back in car trunk tomorrow
Posted 9/24/2015 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear, Lucinda!

Amazing what the littles thing can do to us, while a Normal could just shrug it off. Before I was diagnosed, but in the throes of fibro without realizing it, I worked in a school. I would be the only person out at recess with the kids in a down coat, a hood, scarf, and mittens, while everyone else had skimpy coats and no hats on a blustery day, and they thought I was funny.

Take care of yourself. Hot bath. Good sleep.
T
Posted 9/24/2015 11:17 AM (GMT 0)
Not at all fun. Here comes autumn!

Cold I can handle-it is cold and humid that makes me hurt. But wind is a different animal. Last week went biking in a stiff wind. I couldn't go as far as I normally would, and had so much more pain than the norm. I think it is in part just the pressure on the nerves (if that makes sense.) The barometric pressure, as opposed to the literal pressure.

Hat, gloves, and scarf from now on! That's an order.

For super cold and windy days I crocheted myself a wool hood/scarf. It's great! I am a very beginning-level crocheter, and it came together very quickly.

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/windy-city-extra-long-chunky-hooded-sca/154
Posted 9/25/2015 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I feel both extremes , hot or cold sensitivity.

But cold wind gets most of us! Stay warm as you can 😊
Posted 9/25/2015 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
It's amazing what a little cool breeze can do to us. I remember about a year ago, I was riding in the car with the windows open. It wasn't chilly; just slightly cool. But boy, did I pay for it! I ended up in a flare for about a week!

Yep, I'm bringing out the warm clothes, little by little. And I'm a hat, gloves, and scarf person too, Myself '09. Today is nice and a little humid. I wish I could capture that humidity and bring it out in the coldest part of winter, LOL! :)

Hoping everyone is comfy today and not too hot or cold.
Posted 9/25/2015 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ljm
I actually do much better in heat, but it's dry heat here. Humidity heat sinks into my muscles. I would still do better with it than cold. Why does heat cause you pain?

Hi Myself,
I asked my daughter to crochet me that perfect hat and scarf combo for Christmas, it's incredible! It also helps me in another way. Since I have spent most of time in house since being rear-ended, it increased my fibro overall by 40%, along with other physical and mental health issues, I have just recently started soothing activities in home. I use the adult drawing books, "Mandala" although they are really circles or animals, flowers or insects and more in a circle. This creates a relaxed state of mind that takes stress away. I decided I am going to have my mother, who taught my daughter, to teach me crocheting as well. I have lots and lots of beads and fixings from years and years of doing this with my daughter, but it sounds more stressful than linking yarn together or deciding on a color pattern :)
Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted 9/26/2015 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

For me the heat can more a fatigue factor and the cold more a pain factor...cold and wet is maybe he worse..along with wind storms..

I do love dry heat..when we have traveled to dry climates , my pain levels and stiffness was so much better!
Posted 9/26/2015 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
It's been cooler and very rainy for 3 days here and my body is in full protest.

I'm sitting here thinking I need to get up and take some painkiller, but it's too much bother to walk across the room to get my medicine.

I've even turned off my fans that have been running ever since May. Trying to save money on the heating /air bill. 100 year old houses are expensive to get a proper temperature.
Posted 9/26/2015 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry I hope you are feeling better. I was diagnosed with Raynaud's 3yrs ago. Weather is Hot I take a lite sweater in my purse a slight breeze or A/C I FREEZE. At 1st a chill would send a BODY TEETH CHATTERING MUSCLE CRAMP & yes Flare From HELL. My husband likes A/C @ 76 i'm under a blanket.
Posted 9/26/2015 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Yesterday was cooler and a front was coming in--boy, was my body complaining about it!!! The seasonal change can be a problem for many of us.

Yes, AC during the summer can be a problem. I carry a shawl in my work bag for that reason. I can't count how many times I have started shivering. When sleeping in too cold AC, I pull up my shoulders and retract my neck (like a turtle,) and when I wake up, I have a frozen neck and pain at the base of my skull.

This, too, shall pass.
Posted 9/27/2015 12:03 AM (GMT 0)
Joy,

That same storm is south of us, but i am really feeling it..i keep small pain pill containers, next to my favorite place to sit and by the bed..cause if the pain sneaks up on me, i need to take it right away..preferably before moving..:0

Wishing better weather ahead for everyone
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