Finally off for the summer and I am ready and rearing to go! I for see may hours spent hanging out by the pool soaking up the sun. After all the changes I've been through so far this year I am SO grateful that I get my summer back.
A big issue with MS is heat sensitivity. When I was first diagnosed the heat and the sun became the enemy. Anything over 70ยบ felt unbearable, and just standing in direct sunlight felt like I was being roasted alive. Before MS I loved summer and heat and sun, it was hard to think that I was never going to enjoy summer anymore.
However, this summer is different. First, I've dropped over 60 lbs of weight so I don't have that weighing me down. Second, I got active and, in my opinion, the activity has helped to keep the more unpleasant aspects of MS at bay. So what does this all mean? I get to enjoy summer again. I can be out in the heat and not feel like I'm going to die. I can ride by bike, hang out at the pool, hike and enjoy myself.
It feels good to feel like myself again, and it feels REALLY good to enjoy my summer!
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