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For people with multiple sclerosis, overheating is a health threat
Hot, humid summer weather can be uncomfortable for anyone, but for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) the heat can cause the recurrence of MS symptoms.
“Heat – whether from infection, air temperature, prolonged exercise or even consuming hot liquids or foods – can provoke the return of old MS-related symptoms such as numbness, stiffness, weakness or even vision loss,” says Dr. Elliot Frohman
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