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Posted 5/30/2016 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone else find their aches increase with central air conditioning?? While I continue to search for reasons for my increase in health anxiety lately this thought crossed my mind.

We've just recently turned ours on at home and I've been under it at work and using it in the car too. My neck, shoulders and upper back hurt a lot as well as my jaw and cheekbones. It comes and goes all day long for over 2 weeks now. Anyone else??
Posted 5/30/2016 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
"My neck, shoulders and upper back hurt a lot as well as my jaw and cheekbones"

Hey panicgirl, that's totally me when I'm stressed. If work is stressy and you're sitting under it at work there's a correlation, but probably not a case for causation.

Feeling extra stress lately?
Posted 5/30/2016 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
...the only thing I can think of is a possible correlation with dehydration? Air conditioning dries out the sinuses and breathing passages...

S.C.
Posted 5/31/2016 10:18 AM (GMT 0)
Here's a nice article about A/C and health issues:

"He explains that the muscles of the body generate about a third of its heat, and women tend to have less muscle mass than men, so they are the first to complain about cold weather."

https://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/5708/16/tone-down-that-air-conditioner.html
Posted 5/31/2016 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all. I'm certainly convinced there is a correlation. I've sat with a wrap around my shoulders today and feel much better.
I think your link Steve n Dallas hits the nail; thanks for sharing!
Posted 5/31/2016 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm feeling stressed and anxious being in a cold or hot environment makes it worse. Cold makes me tense my muscles and shake and hot makes me breathless and tired.
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