Feeling the Heat
Heat Exhaustion is cuased by losing too much water and what?
Salt
You feel weak and dizzy after spening time outside in the heat. What condition should you be concerned about?
Heat exhaustion
What is the first place you should go if you start feeling sick from the heat?
A cool area
True or False: MS can cause fatigue.
True
What MS symptoms can make you feel unuually tired?
Fatigue
What is a common cause of the water and salt loss seen in heat exhaustion?
Heavy sweating
Name one stomach-related symptom of heat exhaustion.
Nausea
What should you drink if you are experiencing heat exhaustion?
Liquids (water/electrolytes)
What MS symptom can increase the risk of falling?
What MS symptoms may cause blurred or double vision?
Vision changes
True or False: Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness.
True
Are people with heat exhaustion more likely to sweat heavily or stop sweating completely?
Sweat heavily
Should you keep extra layers of clothing on or remove them?
Remove unnecessary clothing
Why can MS symptoms sometimes be confused with normal aging?
Both can involve fatigue, balance problems, and memory changes.
What sensation might someone with MS feel in their face, armys, or legs?
Numbness or tingling
What happens to body temperature during heat exhausation?
It becomes elevated
You notice you are urinating much less than usual after being out in the heat. What heat-exhaustion symptom is this?
Decreased urine output
What can you place on your body to help cool down?
Cool compresses
Should new or suddenly worsening symptoms automatically be assumed to be "just aging"?
No
What MS symptom can make walking more difficult and increase the risk of falls?
Weakness, stiffness, dizziness, or trouble with coordination
What number can you dial to find local cooling centers and hydration stations?
211
Name three signs of heat exhaustion
Any three: headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature, or decreased urine output.
If helping someone with heat exhaustion, should you leave them alone?
No, remain with them and watch for any changes.
Name one healthy routine that can help someone with MS maintain quality of life
Any of the options: Safe activity, good sleep, balanced nutrition, fall prevention, or staying socially connected.
What MS symptom may make it harder to concentrate or remember things?
Thinking and memory changes