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What is Hot showers? Hot showers can be very relaxing and soothing to sore muscles and joints. The steam from the shower can be beneficial to the sinuses and help relieve congestion.


Reasons Taken

18 patients in the community are taking or have taken Hot showers.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Stiffness/spasticity 8 44%
Other 2 11%
General health 2 11%
Bruiselike feeling under skin 1 5%
Don't know 1 5%

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Hot showers or how long patients were taking Hot showers before stopping.

Currently taking Hot showers

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
0
4
2
5

Stopped taking Hot showers

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Hot showers (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Personal research 1 100% Personal research: 100%


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