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The heat and humidity of summer do make me feel ill.  In addition to all the usual measures, I keep an evaporative cooling towel on hand and wear loose long sleeves and pants/skirts.  This establishes a shady temperature barrier between my skin and the environment and helps me feel more comfortable.  I apply water from my bottle to my skin, especially wrists and neck, as needed.  I go inside and/or sit down as needed.  Being out in bright sunlight can also cause symptoms, so I keep to shade as much as possible.  

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I have noticed I'm a lot less symptomatic during the winter since I can't stand the summer heat at all. I am starting to go for my walks after dinner when the sun is down in order to keep up my exercise without getting overheated. Although I don't personally use them, I would recommend a cooling towel or even a cooling vest as that seems to help some patients.

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I wear a cooling scarf on my neck if I am going to be out in the heat. There are some really cute ones. Usually a hat, too. And it sounds counterintuitive, but wearing compression is a must for me. There are some nice leggings at Discount Surgical that are quite cool.

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