What is Heat avoidance?
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Many individuals are sensitive to heat and their symptoms become worse in a hot environment. For these individuals, heat appears to decrease the ability of damaged nerves to conduct electrical impulses, resulting in increased symptoms.
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How do members experience Heat avoidance?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat intolerance | 386 | 45 | |
| Fatigue | 127 | 25 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 82 | 5 | |
| General health | 21 | 7 | |
| Improve mobility | 17 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 12 | |
| Difficulty doing chores | 7 | |
| Tremor in hands | 5 | |
| Anxious mood | 4 | |
| Loneliness | 2 | |
| Skin problems | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 39 |
Member evaluations
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pookieboo
evaluated on Apr 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for heat intolerance: Major
- Side effects: Severe
lala2500
evaluated on Apr 02, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for heat intolerance: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
polishpride59
evaluated on Mar 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for heat intolerance: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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