Episode notes
Feeling the heat this summer?! People living with NMOSD/MS can experience sensitivity to temperature, particularly extremely hot or cold temperatures. In this episode, Chelsey chats with TSF ambassadors Julie Aldridge and Alexis (aka Lexi) Marta about their experiences living with NMOSD and managing temperature sensitivity. They cover:
Impact of heat on NMOSD symptoms aka Uhtoff's phenomenon
Heat-related symptoms vs relapse
Managing heat, especially on a hot summer day
Where to find at-no-cost cooling vests
Impact of cold on symptoms and how to manage
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