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Stay out the heat as much as I can due to the fact, I’ve never done well with heat and humidity probably due to what I have to take every day. Plus liking the fact that I have to get up and go hop in the shower and get ready for work right now I’ve been able to have a few down days since this past Monday get up at my leisure time have had a couple of nights this week that I’ve had a hell of a time trying to fall asleep though last night was one of them and of course this morning I’ve felt pretty… read more
I moved to the San Francisco area it’s actually cold here! It’s weird! My neighbors are from Boston and West Virginia and we are wearing long sleeves because we are foggy in the morning! The highs in the Bay Area recently been in 70! I wear long sleeves because of the fog! It’s foggy and in the 50’s in the morning . People in the area say it hasn’t been this cold since the 1950’s! I throw it your way to cool your way to cool you off!
Heat & humidity is a bear in St. Louis currently as well. My brother used to live in Scottsdale AZ, & he told me that 120 in the shade was easy compared to the heat & humidity in St. Louis.
I feel for you.
I was taking Melatonin 12 mgs., but was told I should only take 5mgs. to help me sleep.
Quinn16 as as well as the epilepsy team, I agree with you, and it's not easy, especially if the fan or air conditioner is almost going out of whack. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids (especially water, avoid coffee, tea,etc)!
How can I manage fatigue and sleep issues while dealing with hot weather and epilepsy medications?
Heat sensitivity is common for people with epilepsy, especially those taking medications. It's important to
- Stay indoors during peak heat hours
- Keep hydrated
- Use air conditioning or fans when possible
- Take cool showers Show Full Answer
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