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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

I find any temperature above 70 degrees (indoors and outdoors) unbearably hot- it’s almost like my internal thermostat is turned up WAY too high.

When I went for a walk to look at Christmas lights with my family last Christmas Eve, I had to take off my coat and scarf because I was sweltering. I was wearing a tank top in 40 degree weather!!

Now that I think about it, I typically wore tank tops or short sleeves without a coat all winter. Unfortunately, the warmer it gets, the more debilitating… read more

June 26, 2019
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Me too!! Anything above70 degrees especially in the house. It is a terrible feeling though. If I feel to warm it can set off a panic attack.💜🌻

June 28, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member That describes me exactly. I live in Florida, and our electric bill is insane because I can't tolerate any temperature extremes. If I get too hot I get extremely nauseous, and if I get too cold, my pain flares up. Those two things frequently happen on the same day :(

June 28, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I alternate between hot and cold.. I actually get chills.. later I am hot. I am very sensitive to extreme hot and cold temperatures. I cannot be outside much in the summer or winter months...

June 28, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am the same way. I burn up when everyone else is cold. I sweat in 40 + temps.I guess it is a fibro symptom.I feel even worse when the temps get above 75.

June 28, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. Heat really affects me also

June 28, 2019

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