4 patient evaluations for Heat avoidance with a burden rating of Very hard to take
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Jan 18, 2013 (Started Jun 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsSevere (makes me very edgy)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The heat is very touch and go with MS
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 16, 2009 (Started Mar 01, 2003)
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EffectivenessMajor (for General health)
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Side effectsModerate (loneliness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Side effects:
loneliness
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 7, 2009 (Started Jun 19, 1989)
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EffectivenessMajor (for heat intolerance)
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Side effectsSevere (difficulty doing chores, avoidance of the sun, tremor in hands, fatigue)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
this is one of the worst problems I have with MS and most frustrating
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
difficulty doing chores, avoidance of the sun, tremor in hands, fatigue
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 7, 2008 (Started )
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EffectivenessMajor (for heat intolerance)
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Side effectsSevere (difficulty doing chores, tremor in hands, fatigue)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenVery hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I use a cooling vest which does help, stay hydrated, stay out of direct sunlight and I stay indoors on days when heat is over 80.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
difficulty doing chores, tremor in hands, fatigue
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