Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm with you MB!! Give me heat any day!! I love a steamy, hot shower!! Hate, hate, hate the cold!!!!!! I have practically hibernated this entire winter and I am SOOO ready for springtime, so I can go outside again -- CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi Subject: How weather affects usTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Caro/MB Yes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not the hot steamy water for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair, bathing that require more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets me breathe better for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing because of drippage to throat loosened up and caused in shower. > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@... > Subject: How weather affects us > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! > > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Caro/MB Yes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not the hot steamy water for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair, bathing that require more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets me breathe better for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing because of drippage to throat loosened up and caused in shower. > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@... > Subject: How weather affects us > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! > > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Caro/MB Yes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not the hot steamy water for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair, bathing that require more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets me breathe better for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing because of drippage to throat loosened up and caused in shower. > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@... > Subject: How weather affects us > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! > > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I find the steam in the shower very beneficial as well. However, the very hot days in the summer do bother me (not nearly as hot as Texas, Bruce) and the extremely cold days as well. We have had -30 C (-22 F) for the past several days. I try to never venture out in this type of weather. Diane IPF June 07New Brunswick, Canada To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:21:03 PMSubject: Re: Re: How weather affects us Bruce, I agree. I'm especially finding washing my hair more and more taxing. It's the weakness I feel in my shoulders that just makes it exhausting.. ..and I don't have long hair anymore. But the heat and steam? Awesome for my breathing! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:38:46 PMSubject: Re: How weather affects us Caro/MBYes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not the hot steamywater for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair, bathing thatrequire more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets me breathebetter for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing because of drippageto throat loosened up and caused in shower.>>> Subject: How weather affects us> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM>>>>>>>>>> It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently toweather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in coldweather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on avery cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seizedlike an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day ofthe week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat andmoisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breatheeasiest.>> One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days whenthere is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to mewhen I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you'relurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changedthat he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely foundit to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected bychanging barometric pressure also.>> I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating howdifferent we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone.Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best inthe heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure outwhat works for us and do it!>> Beth in North Carolina> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar : Search from anywhere on the web and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Diane We have been having a lot of cold and so, Sunday afternoon, I just went to the mall and strolled leisurely, going into stores that interested me, and not buying anything. I ate at the food court. It wasn't the zoo or a fancy site-seeing trip but it was a trip out. I enjoy looking at things just from a curiosity standpoint. For instance, looking at all the kitchen gadgets in a store. Or a tone with all their stuff. Sharper Image was fun when around. It's not shopping, which I don't like. It's just seeing stuff. I also people watch. In July and August I'll do similar, just to be out and active when the climate here doesn't allow outdoors. I hate shopping in Wal-mart or Target or Home Depot or Lowes. But, looking, they can be interesting. You don't realize how many different sinks or shower heads there are. Or some of the monstrous fancy gas grills, none of which I could have of course. > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > Subject: How weather affects us > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe > easiest. > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out > what works for us and do it! > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > Moderator > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at > http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ahhhh brother Bruce, I knew we were deeper related under the skin. I 'shop' as you describe. I may be one of the few women who detest shopping. I do all I can online except for my strolling-shopping...and of course have to have a Gyro from the food court or orange chicken and rice. Yum oh. Where shall we meet????? MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differentlyto> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system hasseized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any dayof> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heatand> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I knowyou're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weatherchanged> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works foreveryone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figureout> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> >>>>>> __________________________________________________________> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmarkyour favourite sites. Download it now at> http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 There was a time I could go from the bed to the front door in about 20 min. Including a shower. Now, I too allow myself at least 1.5 hr. I just can't get ready in any less time. If I'm getting 'gussied up' (like I do when I dance with Jack) it takes even longer. Oh well. MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differentlyto> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system hasseized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any dayof> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heatand> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I knowyou're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weatherchanged> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works foreveryone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figureout> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Im just trying to picture you half dressed Bruce , or not, I should sayoooohhhhhfffffLOL BethTo me the key to me in getting ready and shaving, showering and dressingis time and not rushing. I allow myself two hours so I can do it in arelaxed manner. I shave sitting down, using a makeup mirror. The armmovements are enough that I don't do it all in one quick shave but mayshave a bit, read something on the net, finish shaving. Then I decide toget up and go shower. I don't have such a thing as a quick shower in myrepertoire. I'll pause a bit between putting the shampoo in my hair andwashing and rinsing it out. Then a bit more before washing my body. Butnothing rushed. Get out. Dry slowly. And take as long to dress as Iwant. Typically I'll get partially dressed, sit, relax, then finish.I always allow more time than I'll need just so I won't feel I have torush.> >> >> > From: Beth mbmurtha@> > Subject: How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differentlyto> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system hasseized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any dayof> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heatand> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I knowyou're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weatherchanged> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works foreveryone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figureout> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> >> Brett Bowserbrett@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Now, Sher, you know I would dance with you even if you don't shower. Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:21:09 PMSubject: Re: Re: How weather affects us Ahhhh brother Bruce, I knew we were deeper related under the skin. I 'shop' as you describe. I may be one of the few women who detest shopping. I do all I can online except for my strolling-shopping. ..and of course have to have a Gyro from the food court or orange chicken and rice. Yum oh. Where shall we meet????? MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differentlyto> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system hasseized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any dayof> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heatand> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I knowyou're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weatherchanged> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works foreveryone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figureout> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> >>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmarkyour favourite sites. Download it now at> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brett Well, I can honestly say thats not a way I've ever pictured you. Now with Mistie beside you and in your lap and smiling.....thats the way I picture you, but all fully clothed. Even the hat. > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > > > Subject: How weather affects us > > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently > > to > > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold > > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside > > on a > > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has > > seized > > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any > > day > > of > > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat > > and > > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I > > breathe > > > easiest. > > > > > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days > > when > > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me > > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know > > you're > > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather > > changed > > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely > > found > > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by > > > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how > > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for > > everyone. > > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there > > best in > > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure > > out > > > what works for us and do it! > > > > > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > > > Moderator > > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Brett Bowser > brett@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I know just kiddin Brucey old buddy,you need some more pic's in your album BRETTBrettWell, I can honestly say thats not a way I've ever pictured you. Nowwith Mistie beside you and in your lap and smiling.....thatsthe way I picture you, but all fully clothed. Even the hat.> > > >> > > >> > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@> > > > Subject: How weather affects us> > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond sodifferently> > to> > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside> > on a> > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has> > seized> > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any> > day> > of> > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even theheat> > and> > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I> > breathe> > > easiest.> > > >> > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days> > when> > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out tome> > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know> > you're> > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather> > changed> > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely> > found> > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> > > changing barometric pressure also.> > > >> > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinatinghow> > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for> > everyone.> > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there> > best in> > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is tofigure> > out> > > what works for us and do it!> > > >> > > > Beth in North Carolina> > > > Moderator> > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > > >> > >> >> >> >>> Brett Bowser> brett@...> Brett Bowserbrett@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I know just kiddin Brucey old buddy,you need some more pic's in your album BRETTBrettWell, I can honestly say thats not a way I've ever pictured you. Nowwith Mistie beside you and in your lap and smiling.....thatsthe way I picture you, but all fully clothed. Even the hat.> > > >> > > >> > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@> > > > Subject: How weather affects us> > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond sodifferently> > to> > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside> > on a> > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has> > seized> > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any> > day> > of> > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even theheat> > and> > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I> > breathe> > > easiest.> > > >> > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days> > when> > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out tome> > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know> > you're> > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather> > changed> > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely> > found> > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> > > changing barometric pressure also.> > > >> > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinatinghow> > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for> > everyone.> > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there> > best in> > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is tofigure> > out> > > what works for us and do it!> > > >> > > > Beth in North Carolina> > > > Moderator> > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > > >> > >> >> >> >>> Brett Bowser> brett@...> Brett Bowserbrett@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Bruce: That probably makes is comparable to a New Brunswick summer! I, too, do not like shopping but I do like to sit and watch. I used to teach a class in communication skills and I had my class go to the mall, watch the people and make an assumption about their actions. They then had to talk to the person and try and get the truth about the action. This simple exercise went a long way in helping them (and I) to not be judgemental. Diane IPF June 07New Brunswick, Canada To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:31:34 PMSubject: Re: How weather affects us DianeWe have been having a lot of cold and so, Sunday afternoon, I just wentto the mall and strolled leisurely, going into stores that interestedme, and not buying anything. I ate at the food court. It wasn't the zooor a fancy site-seeing trip but it was a trip out. I enjoy looking atthings just from a curiosity standpoint. For instance, looking at allthe kitchen gadgets in a store. Or a tone with all their stuff.Sharper Image was fun when around. It's not shopping, which I don'tlike. It's just seeing stuff. I also people watch. In July and AugustI'll do similar, just to be out and active when the climate here doesn'tallow outdoors. I hate shopping in Wal-mart or Target or Home Depot orLowes. But, looking, they can be interesting. You don't realize how manydifferent sinks or shower heads there are. Or some of the monstrousfancy gas grills, none of which I could have of course.> >> >> > From: Beth mbmurtha@> > Subject: How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differentlyto> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system hasseized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any dayof> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heatand> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I knowyou're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weatherchanged> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works foreveryone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figureout> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> >>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmarkyour favourite sites. Download it now at> http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com.> Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i agree 150% with you ML. When we went to Myrtle Beach I did not need as much O2 as when it is cold and dry. I love the shower and steamy heat. We have humidifiers all over the house and it helps a lot. Also on my C-PAP I fill the humidifier every night and have it wide open. Can't wait for the hot Ga. Summer and humidity. Joe JOE & JOANIE LAMENSKIE IPF JAN. 2008 -- How weather affects us It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 i agree 150% with you ML. When we went to Myrtle Beach I did not need as much O2 as when it is cold and dry. I love the shower and steamy heat. We have humidifiers all over the house and it helps a lot. Also on my C-PAP I fill the humidifier every night and have it wide open. Can't wait for the hot Ga. Summer and humidity. Joe JOE & JOANIE LAMENSKIE IPF JAN. 2008 -- How weather affects us It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently to weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has seized like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day of the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat and moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe easiest. One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know you're lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather changed that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by changing barometric pressure also. I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how different we all are. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure out what works for us and do it! Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brett Well, maybe one day I'll put some....have cute pictures of the cats for which I'm non custodial parent on the foot of my bed both watching tv, just glued to it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > > > > > Subject: How weather affects us > > > > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so > > differently > > > > to > > > > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold > > > > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside > > > > on a > > > > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system > > has > > > > seized > > > > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity > > any > > > > day > > > > of > > > > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the > > heat > > > > and > > > > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I > > > > breathe > > > > > easiest. > > > > > > > > > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on > > days > > > > when > > > > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out > > to > > me > > > > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know > > > > you're > > > > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather > > > > changed > > > > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely > > > > found > > > > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by > > > > > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating > > how > > > > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for > > > > everyone. > > > > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there > > > > best in > > > > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to > > figure > > > > out > > > > > what works for us and do it! > > > > > > > > > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > > > > > Moderator > > > > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Brett Bowser > > > brett@ > > > > > > > > > > > Brett Bowser > brett@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brett Well, maybe one day I'll put some....have cute pictures of the cats for which I'm non custodial parent on the foot of my bed both watching tv, just glued to it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > > > > > Subject: How weather affects us > > > > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so > > differently > > > > to > > > > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold > > > > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside > > > > on a > > > > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system > > has > > > > seized > > > > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity > > any > > > > day > > > > of > > > > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the > > heat > > > > and > > > > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I > > > > breathe > > > > > easiest. > > > > > > > > > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on > > days > > > > when > > > > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out > > to > > me > > > > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know > > > > you're > > > > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather > > > > changed > > > > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely > > > > found > > > > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by > > > > > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating > > how > > > > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for > > > > everyone. > > > > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there > > > > best in > > > > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to > > figure > > > > out > > > > > what works for us and do it! > > > > > > > > > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > > > > > Moderator > > > > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Brett Bowser > > > brett@ > > > > > > > > > > > Brett Bowser > brett@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Diane That's hilarious.....I actually taught a communications class for supervisors and managers several times around 30 years ago. I remember exercises we'd filmed of people behind glass and we let them guess. Then we'd run it from the other side so they could see the truth. But it was to show how their body language and movements and tone could so easily be misinterpreted. That communication isn't simply what you say. > > > > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > > Subject: How weather affects us > > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all respond so differently > to > > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in cold > > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go outside on a > > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory system has > seized > > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and humidity any day > of > > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even the heat > and > > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact it's where I breathe > > easiest. > > > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most difficulty on days when > > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed out to me > > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. Steve (I know > you're > > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the weather > changed > > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and definitely found > > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also affected by > > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it fascinating how > > different we all are. There is no single answer that works for > everyone. > > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel there best in > > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is to figure > out > > what works for us and do it! > > > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > > Moderator > > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > > Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark > your favourite sites. Download it now at > > http://ca.toolbar. yahoo.com. > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Today was the first day that I have had problems with showering. My legs felt like lead, and my arms ached washing my hair. Is that lack of oxygen? What are we supposed to do? ly, worried. I have been home under the weather the last two days. Went to doc today who put me on antibiotics again. Feel like I am becoming a hypochondriac with every new ache and pain. Frustrated, NSIP/UIP 08 > > Subject: Re: Re: How weather affects us > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 2:21 PM > Bruce, > I agree. I'm especially finding washing my hair more > and more taxing. It's the weakness I feel in my > shoulders that just makes it exhausting....and I don't > have long hair anymore. > But the heat and steam? Awesome for my breathing! >  > Beth in North Carolina > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:38:46 PM > Subject: Re: How weather affects us > > > Caro/MB > > Yes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not > the hot steamy > water for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair, > bathing that > require more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets > me breathe > better for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing > because of drippage > to throat loosened up and caused in shower. > > > > > > > > From: Beth mbmurtha@... > > Subject: How weather affects us > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all > respond so differently to > weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in > cold > weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go > outside on a > very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory > system has seized > like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and > humidity any day of > the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even > the heat and > moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact > it's where I breathe > easiest. > > > > One thing I've found is that I have the most > difficulty on days when > there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed > out to me > when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's. > Steve (I know you're > lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the > weather changed > that he always felt the worst. I started watching and > definitely found > it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also > affected by > changing barometric pressure also. > > > > I don't know what it all means but I just find it > fascinating how > different we all are. There is no single answer that works > for everyone. > Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel > there best in > the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is > to figure out > what works for us and do it! > > > > Beth in North Carolina > > Moderator > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 , Are you taking your oxygen in the shower with you? (assuming you are on oxygen...I'm sorry I can't remember if you are or aren't) If you're not taking it in with you, do it! I remember when I was newly diagnosed, I was trying to shower without my oxygen. I think it was Peggy who encouraged me to just loop the tubing over the door and use the oxygen throughout my shower. Sounds so obvious to me now but then it was a huge discovery. The other thing that has helped me is the shower chair. I remember I was told in rehab that I should be using a shower chair. I was so put out, almost offended. How could anyone think I had to sit in the shower? I'm telling you denial is not just a river in Egypt. My sister went out and got me a chair and between using the chair and my oxygen showering became a pleasure again. If you are already using your oxygen in the shower you might consider turning it up. Shampooing your hair and just washing up in general uses alot of energy and causes our sats to drop. Turn it up while you are in there and see if it helps. I'm betting it will. Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:49:10 PMSubject: Re: Re: How weather affects us Today was the first day that I have had problems with showering. My legs felt like lead, and my arms ached washing my hair. Is that lack of oxygen? What are we supposed to do? ly, worried. I have been home under the weather the last two days. Went to doc today who put me on antibiotics again. Feel like I am becoming a hypochondriac with every new ache and pain. Frustrated, NSIP/UIP 08> From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>> Subject: Re: Re: How weather affects us> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 2:21 PM> Bruce,> I agree. I'm especially finding washing my hair more> and more taxing. It's the weakness I feel in my> shoulders that just makes it exhausting.. ..and I don't> have long hair anymore.> But the heat and steam? Awesome for my breathing!> > Beth in North Carolina> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositi s 11/08> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:38:46 PM> Subject: Re: How weather affects us> > > Caro/MB> > Yes, when I even listed shower as difficult, it's not> the hot steamy> water for me. It's getting in and out, washing hair,> bathing that> require more oxygen. I love the steam and definitely lets> me breathe> better for a bit. Now I also often come out coughing> because of drippage> to throat loosened up and caused in shower.> > > >> >> > > Subject: How weather affects us> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> > Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 8:45 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > It's interesting to hear how our bodies all> respond so differently to> weather conditions. I am one of those that does terribly in> cold> weather...cold dry weather is horrible for me. When I go> outside on a> very cold day it feels as though my entire respiratory> system has seized> like an engine without any oil. Give me the heat and> humidity any day of> the week. (as long as the air quality is ok of course) Even> the heat and> moisture in the shower doesn't bother me. In fact> it's where I breathe> easiest.> >> > One thing I've found is that I have the most> difficulty on days when> there is a weather front passing through. This was pointed> out to me> when I was in rehab by one of my fellow rehabee's.> Steve (I know you're> lurking out there Steve) told me that it was the day the> weather changed> that he always felt the worst. I started watching and> definitely found> it to be the case for me too. So clearly we are also> affected by> changing barometric pressure also.> >> > I don't know what it all means but I just find it> fascinating how> different we all are. There is no single answer that works> for everyone.> Some can thrive in the cold of Alaska, where others feel> there best in> the heat and humidity of the south in August. The trick is> to figure out> what works for us and do it!> >> > Beth in North Carolina> > Moderator> > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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