I'm not sure if this will explain the problem but.... Because of the
injury to
the cord most of us have increased spacticity, thus we take Baclofin What
happens is that when it is cold the muscles become more rigid and when it
is hot the muscle (s) become flaccid, thus the mobility problems...that's
how
it was explained to me.. Hope it helps.
Roger
Paula Lazzeri wrote:
> I have a tough time with weather. When its cold I definitely stiffen
> up. I can't write and have difficulty pushing my wheelchair. I tried
> sit snow skiing one year but didn't last because once I got cold I
> couldn't hold the ski pole.
>
> On the other hand, too much heat is also a problem. If temperature is
> anything above 90, I lose it. I don't seem to sweat so, I zone out
> and overheat quickly. Avoiding direct sunlight when it is that hot is
> a must for me. Does anyone else have a tough time with the heat?
>
> Paula Lazzeri
>
> ----------
> From: JHarper33(AT)aol.com[SMTP:JHarper33(AT)aol.com]
> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 1997 10:24 AM
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: Weather;
>
> In a message dated 97-11-15 12:18:43 EST, you write:
>
> > Hi people;
> > Does cold weather affect anyone's ability to move. It seems
> when it's
> > nice outside I can move easier, and when it's cold, I seem to lock
> up. Is
> > this normal, or am I regressing. Anybody got any input?
> >
> >
> Yes, I have experienced that ever since the onset of TM, and I live
> in
> Georgia, where it's not nearly as cold as up north. Even if cold
> water
> splashes on my hand, it seems to lock up, stiffen.
> Barbara