When exposed to high temperature or humidity, a patient may experience an MS flare up. This multiple sclerosis flare up involves the exacerbation of the patient’s symptoms. In addition to high temperatures, cold temperatures are also notorious for negatively impacting the condition of MS patients. Thus, it is best for MS patients to avoid both extremes of temperature and to make an effort to maintain moderate conditions.

Temperature and the MS Flare Up

While high temperatures cause MS patients to feel worse, these effects are not permanent. The patients feel bad for as long as their body temperatures are elevated. If they manage to get them under control by rehydrating and by cooling the room, then they feel normal again.

The heat could be caused by a variety of factors. Hot weather is a frequent complaint. So is high humidity. Temperature elevation caused by these two factors …

During the progression of the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis, people will experience periods of time when their symptoms get worse.  This is usually referred to as a MS flare up.  A multiple sclerosis flare up can come on without warning and it can occur at any time.  This can make it a very frustrating problem to deal with for the multiple sclerosis patient.  Without warning, a person who was in a state of remission could suddenly be experiencing painful symptoms and be in a state of disability.  This not only affects a person’s physical health, but it can also affect their mental health and wellbeing as well.

When a flare up happens, it can happen quite suddenly.  Any symptoms that are new and last more than 24 hours can signal a flare up or relapse.  It is important to have a plan in place in case of a …