May 21, 2013 - With Memorial Day, the unofficial first day of summer, approaching this weekend, people with MS might be bracing for the heat that is sure to accompany the pleasurable part of summer.  Keeping your core body temperature cool during outdoor activities, and cooling down quickly when you get too hot, is essential to staving off heat-related MS symptoms.  Air conditioning and body cooling products like cooling vests  (http://www.coolshirt.com/) and gel packs (http://www.polarproducts.com/polarshop/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=232) can help.  For people who have difficulty affording these, the following MS organizations can help defray the cost:

http://www.msfocus.org/Assistive-Technology-Program.aspx

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/society-...

http://www.mymsaa.org/msaa-help/cooling/

Remember, making ADJUSTMENTS to life with MS can mean still participating in the summer fun!”