Balance issues
Anyone else have balance issues in the heat or walking too much as their primary symptom from MS?
What is some advice to help with this?
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Hi, I’ve had issues walking over the past few years and now use mobility aids. From one stick to two depending on how things are. I find two helps best with balance because you can catch yourself before falling. I would recommend using a cool towel if possible to keep the temperature down because heat sensitivity is definitely a thing. Sometimes, the more simple, stop and rest is what is needed in my experience. I hope this helps.
Polar company usually around February takes applications for free cooling products from people with MS. You can reapply for them every 5 years I believe. I got mine 3 years ago. You get all kinds of ice packs with a cooling vest, wristlets and anklets to put them in but there are different packages to choose from. I went from not being able to mow my lawn due to the heat to being able to push mow the whole .37 acre.