Coping with the heat and Parkinson’s
I have heard about several people with Parkinson’s struggling with the heat so I have done some digging and this is what I have found.
There is a lot of agreement Parkinson’s can be worse in a hotspell. Some attribute this to less effective meds. I cannot say whether that is true. What I do know is that dehydration can lead to constipation. Constipation can affect the way Parkinsons meds are absorbed. So it makes sense to ensure a good fluid intake. Ensuring good levels of hydation will also address the feeling unwell that can happen to anyone dehydrated. Water is the best fluid to drink better than tea,coffee or fizzy drinks.
Hot weather affects us in more than one way.Another effect is night time temperatures affecting sleeping. It is a knwn fact our Parkinson’s can deteriorate with lack of sleep. Feeling too hot can wake you up and prevent you getting back to sleep.Lack of sleep can make symptoms worse. Heat in daytime can increase any daytime drowsiness felt.
It is generally accepted that hot weather can make life tougher for those with a health condition what is not so clear is what the effects are. So please make comments here with any thoughts. Any ideas on mitigating the effects of the heat would be most welcome.
