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Cooling Vests and Garments

Wearing cooling vests, neck wraps, wrist bands, or cooling accessories to manage heat sensitivity. Many people with multiple sclerosis are heat sensitive. MS research has proven that heat and humidity often aggravate common MS symptoms. MS research has also proven that cooling the body can help lessen the negative effects of heat and humidity on a person with MS.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), Can Do MS, National MS Society

As needed
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How to practice

  1. 1Use cooling vests with ice packs or phase-change materials before, during, or after activity
  2. 2Cooling neck wraps, wrist bands, and ankle coolers can provide targeted relief
  3. 3MSAA offers free cooling equipment distribution program for qualified individuals
  4. 4Can be worn under or over clothing depending on type
  5. 5Apply cooling products proactively to prevent heat-related symptom worsening

Important for MS: Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting new techniques, especially if you have specific MS-related concerns. Individual responses to techniques vary, and what works for one person may need adjustment for another.

Expert Source

MSAA

This technique is recommended by leading MS specialists based on evidence-based research and clinical experience.