Wow - I get a wave of a hot flash now and then while eating or doing something and that's about it. I can always attribute this to something I've either done, ingested or had an emotional reaction to. Of course, it's the having MS that exacerbates that particular issue. < smile >

I've changed up my eating habits and basically done myself a world of good. No more gluten, lectin, legume, refined sugar, no alcohol (for the most part). It has helped so much.

Doctors normally don't take a look at things outside of pharma for symptom but there are some that practice "functional medicine" and do think outside the "med school box." Research has led me from one expert to the next so I'm pretty confident that my eating habits have saved me from a lot of MS stress.

Had you done a lot of preparing and running around the kitchen before you sat down to eat? Maybe resting a few minutes beforehand would be key? Hope you figure something out. I don't wear cooling vests but I do enjoy a very iced decaf coffee that helps me to stay cool. Of course, the A/C helps too.

Hope I've helped a bit. Hope you manage to keep cool. < smile >

Hi both of us are heat intolerant. We keep ourselves from overheating by chewing ice, having cold drinks, cooling vest, etc, maybe you over did it. I get nauseous, vomit, sweat, diarrhea, when I get vertigo.

Alma

My reaction to heat is similar to a hangover plus a beginning of a flu. Fever, body pain, headache, vomit, dizziness etc. It helps to keep cool and when I do mess up and take too much sun or get too hot, it just helps to keep hydrated and rest A LOT.

Thanks guys, hid inside today with the a/c.

When I get over heated I too have alot of pain ,fatugue....if I get too over heated the next day I feel like I too have a hangover

Cathy

I do get nauseated when I get hot. Then that turns in to extreme fatigue and limbs that feel like they weigh a couple of tons each. :(

I get light headed and sick to my stomach as well =\

Last year I had heat issues but this year they are so much worse. It would be great if I could stay inside, on the couch & not move. Everything o/heats me these days. I have my cooling vest so that helps a little. I might just have to move to Oregon this year instead of next year. It's 54 & raining right now:) My dr has had several patients who where in wheel chairs move there & now they are walking, YEA!
Hugs
Tammy

Hello, i have found that i get very bad heads and sickness too. Was just wondering what a cooling vest is and where i can get one from, thanks friends, love julieann xx

Yes, pain, fatigue and dizziness are caused by heat. I took a bikram yoga class (hot) and had to run out of there in the first 5 min of the class. My nerves were short circuiting and I was going to faint. I found that eliminating gluten helped tremendously. Carbs heat the body. I also can't take the ups and downs of salt and sugar, so that's out. Also drink plenty of water.

Hi there. I too tend to vomit when I get over heated. I think it is because I get really dizzy and in turn have problems with nausea! It's no fun, that's for sure!

I'm glad to know it's not just me.. After being in the heat, I get horrible dull headaches and severe nausea. I had to use Phenergan Gel several times already this season. It's like a bad stomach bug or the worst "morning sickness" I'm green sick... I did not experice this last summer.. I only had noodle legs, weakness, twitches flare ups... at first I just blamed it on my light sensitivies and sunlight but after reading these posts... I realize it's just the MonSter in general and HEAT! I've ordered a personal misting system to help outdoor.. I'll let y'all know how it works...

I never really was bothered by heat until this year..who knew..i sure as hell didnt. i seem to feel my body overheating from the inside like a busted radiator of a car. i get nauseaus and super weak/tired. wats super weird is that i get this weird burning back pain that seems to come thru the front of my body that feels like crazy heartburn/ shortness of breath..not to mention the need for my cane. i step into airconditioning or a cool place n i dont need my cane n i pep up like my regular..makes for a tough day when only 5 min in this heat makes for a sucky hour

it was so hot today and I felt blaahhh..Mine may or may not be MS related as it is possible to get tired from hot and humid weather. Finally I had to turn AC on(I hate AC) One thing though, my let eye has been having dull throbbing pain for few seconds and it goes away..then starts over again...have to watch that...

You need to drink 8 to10 to cups of water, keep your pressure points cool with ice packs (caratid arteries, left and right side of your neck and wrists).... take potassium (eat bananas and orange juice), and rest.

The first part wasmy husbands advice, the "rest" was mine. I have MS, my husband doesen't.

Good luck!
Blessings!
Amy