Many people with MS and other health related illnesses experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when the weather is very hot or humid or they run a fever, sunbathe, get overheated from exercise, or take very hot showers or baths. For example, some people notice that their vision becomes blurred when they get overheated- a phenomenon known as Uhthoff's sign. These temporary changes can result from even a very slight elevation in core body temperature (one-quarter to one-half of a degree) because an elevated temperature further impairs the ability of a demyelinated nerve to conduct electrical impulses.

Heat-Related Symptoms are Temporary

Overheating can aggravate a multitude of symptoms. Increased fatigue, weakness, and visual disturbances are just a few of the problems that may occur when the body's interior temperature rises. It is important to remember that heat generally produces only temporary worsening of symptoms and does not cause more disease activity (demyelination or damage to the nerves themselves). The symptoms are generally rapidly reversed when the source of increased temperature is removed.

BEFORE | DURING  | AFTER

Studies show that  wearing TRREX before exercise can give your body a head start.  Your body will heat up more slowly.

During activity in the heat, TRREX cooling products will help keep your body from heating up as quickly, allowing more of your energy to be devoted to speed, agility, and endurance.

Afterward, use TRREX as a tool to cool down and recover from your successful challenge                                                           ||LEARN MORE

     Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses:
     When the body heats up faster than it can cool itself, mild to 
     severe illnesses may develop. It’s important to recognize the
     symptoms of heat-related illnesses and understand how to
     prevent, control and respond to their effects.

     Air temperature, humidity, physical exertion and clothing can
     increase the risk of developing heat-related illnesses. So can
     age, sex, weight, physical fitness, nutrition, alcohol or drug use,
     or pre-existing diseases like diabetes. 

     How can you prevent or
     control heat-related
     illnesses? 
     Drink water - Limit exposure
     time and/or temperature – 
     Acclimatization - Mechanize
     heavy jobs or increase air
     movement with fans or
     coolers - Wearing loose,  
     lightweight, cooling clothing (clothing can affect heat buildup)
     - Salt tablets should not be used - Taking salt tablets can raise
     blood pressure, cause stomach ulcers, and seriously affect workers
     with heart disease.

     Anyone with mild or moderate symptoms should be moved to a
     cool, shaded place with circulating air. They should lie down and, if
     conscious, be given small sips of cool water at frequent intervals.  
     If symptoms continue, a doctor should be called. 

     In severe cases of heat illness, a heat stroke may result.
     This condition is fatal unless emergency medical treatment is
     obtained. Immediately call for medical help. In the meantime, get
     them out of the hot environment. Loosen clothing and pour
     water over the entire body. Get air circulating around the body. 

     Recognizing the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related 
     illnesses and using preventive and control measures can reduce
     the frequency and severity of heat illness while increasing worker   
     productivity.

     USE TRREX COOLING PRODUCTS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK!