PD And The Cold Weather - Suggestions, Experiences About Increased Aches And Pain?
Doesn't the body eventually adjust to the cold? I have a little space heater that I use for immediate relief and I also have a beautiful fluffy electric blanket that I throw on myself in my recliner when I need to warm up and often times the cat will come and join me. :-)
Also hand warmers in your gloves andboots and heated jackets.
Heated socks if you use a wheel chair 😉
Cold weather can indeed exacerbate aches and pains for those with Parkinson's disease. Here are some suggestions and experiences shared by MyParkinsonsTeam members:
- At-Home Therapies: Applying heat or cold packs can help manage pain. One member mentioned using ice packs to numb their legs and help them sleep
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Cold weather is worse for us. The suggestions above will help in the short term, but you’re going to have to plan on being in sooner than you used to be. There are things you just can’t do anymore.
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