Heat bothers some MS patients - I've been fortunate, still take warm showers and sit in my hot tub, and use the heating pad to warm my feet before I go to bed at night. If it feels good, DO IT!

I think the reasons for staying away from hot tubs has more to do with extreme temps or the dangers of using a public environment...

My legs will start to fall out from underneath me if my shower is too hot or too cold... I'd imagine that a mild temperature would be safe in a bath but you have to go by how you feel. These are those kind of things I like to remember to talk about when I have my neuro appointments. i'm pretty sure he'd say to use moderation and dgo by how I feel, lol. (and ask if I have grab bars in place)

I don't react to heat with increased symptoms so I have no problem using hot tubs, saunas etc. I know some people do get increased symptoms though. You'll have to be your own guide on this one, I'm afraid. If you're worried, test it gently and see how/if you react.

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Lotus, I have always LOVED hot baths but take them rarely any more and only when I'm really cold. I don't think there's any "rule" against them -- it probably depends on how they affect you. They make me very weak so it's something that I do only when I'm headed to bed. It's showers for the most part for me now.

My neuro said "no hot tubs" (meaning the sauna types). So yes, my guess is that there is a connection if you are soaking very long in a really hot bath.

Personally, I have discovered that when I am ready to get out of the tub after a long bath, I have to be really careful because it makes me very weak -- afraid of falling -- so bear that in mind.

I am still able. Love a hot tub... wishing I had one, I do find that they soothe the aches. It is all about how it affects you... some people get very weak.

Enjoy it while you can!

the heat of the water in the tub or shower tends to make me weak. If I am planning on a good long soak, then, I just rest until I am ready to get out...but, I do recommend that you be careful getting out of a hot tub of water. Sometimes balance is affected, and sometimes the heat makes fatigue set in. So, just be sure you have something to help you keep your balance.
That is my experience in this!
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Personally, I am so temperature sensitive that I have to take tepid showers. Even a warm bath and I need assistance to get out of the water ! Everyone is different. Do some experimentation. Be sure there is someone who can pull you out if necessary.

The only quasi-exception is in the dead of Winter when taking a shower is the only time I am ever truly warm. And even then, the water is merely warm to quite warm, never hot. My legs turning to rubber is the first sign that the temperature is too high.

The opposite is if the water is too cold. Then I begin to shiver which rapidly turns into spasming. That's a major reason I avoid swimming.

hot tubs never bothered me,,,, only thing that bothers me is real hot outside. I feel fine, then boom,, it hits and i have to come in a cool down, cool down then i am good.

I just think everyone is so different, kind of test it out for you. If you can take a hot bath, you might be fine with it. Here's a thought take a hot bath, then when you get out drink a glass of ice water, would cool your core body temp. Good luck.