tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post1314676628696302897..comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00Comments on A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.: Chronic Illness and WeatherLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-51337575755437491772010-07-27T08:01:22.155-07:002010-07-27T08:01:22.155-07:00We're thinking of moving from Dallas (think su...We're thinking of moving from Dallas (think sunshine) to Seattle (think cloudy and rainy). My wife and I both have "depressive" personalities so we're not sure how it'll go. But believe it or not, the extreme heat in Dallas is just as depressing. You can't go outside in the summer, just too hot.<br /><br />Good luck.stop smoking helphttp://www.stopsmokinghelper.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-71593797102360793442010-06-21T19:20:07.765-07:002010-06-21T19:20:07.765-07:00I'm not affected seasonally by the weather - I...I'm not affected seasonally by the weather - I'm affected by the barometric pressure. So whenever there are storms coming, there is worse pain for me.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136475934858797611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-50943143933294783172010-06-21T07:21:25.985-07:002010-06-21T07:21:25.985-07:00I desperately miss the northern seasons, particula...I desperately miss the northern seasons, particularly autumn. My primary triggers are humidity and cold, so moving to Florida reduced my cold exposure but more than made up for it in humidity. It also took me about three years to somewhat acclimatize to different allergens (possibly part of your breathing issues in Arizona), and while I have mostly adjusted, the onset of storm season in Florida guarantees me several weeks of migraines. There seems to be no fully happy solution, so I can certainly appreciate sticking with the devil you know.<br /><br />Besides, it would save on travel fare to get my fall leaf fix every year.elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409662689998783717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-37723393130448361562010-06-20T07:51:38.365-07:002010-06-20T07:51:38.365-07:00My first time to your blog and I saw a link to SAT...My first time to your blog and I saw a link to SATC, got my attention 'Carrie'. I will so be back!!<br /><br />Congratulations on your book. I have just started blogging and I dream about being Carrie. I know, very shallow. My blog is even linked into the whole SATC thing. 'Sofa and the City..' Living with M.E. but still totally fabulous!! Yes, I am a Carrie junky.<br /> <br />I know, I should be speaking about the weather. Sorry, I got sidetracked!! I find my M.E. more difficult in the heat. I like it warm but not too warm!! <br /> <br />Anyway, great blog. So glad I have found you...see you soon.<br /> <br />xxKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527701495977302934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-39815755312132133252010-06-18T19:54:04.770-07:002010-06-18T19:54:04.770-07:00I too am a born and raised New Englander. The summ...I too am a born and raised New Englander. The summer is the hardest time for me because lupus flares in sunlight. Any amount of sunlight, including in the winter, can make me achy and feverish but of course the summer is the worst. I spend a lot of my time indoors during this season, but I still love it!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037584714439738592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-53820051295402858162010-06-17T11:25:38.869-07:002010-06-17T11:25:38.869-07:00Laurie,
There is a little surprise waiting for you...Laurie,<br />There is a little surprise waiting for you over on my blog... I just wanted to let you know how much inspiration you give to those suffering from chronic illness.<br /><br />http://gracefulagony.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/one-lovely-blog-award/<br /><br />Gentle hugs to you today!<br />JoleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-84759183578131155662010-06-17T09:25:49.346-07:002010-06-17T09:25:49.346-07:00Thanks for the post, Laurie, We were just talking ...Thanks for the post, Laurie, We were just talking about weather over in our Facebook group. Since I am in San Diego I am quite spoiled with the weather, but I still live inland near the desert, so when it's 90+ I am in a lot of pain. Ironically it's the fall months that are my hardest, Oct-Dec, when it's 90 during the day and 39 at night. But I am from Oregon originally, so glad that I am not in the rain any longer. I think you wrote a post that no matter where we live, everyone can relate to! Thinking of you...Lisa Chttp://www.restministries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-11203819109694676492010-06-16T22:34:05.629-07:002010-06-16T22:34:05.629-07:00I actually left New England (White Mountain area) ...I actually left New England (White Mountain area) because of the extremely cold winters. I couldn't take the pain anymore. As for Phoenix, the weather help me tremendously with my pain levels, but living there alone was just too hard. I wouldn't mind moving back to a dry heat climate if I had friends around to help me.Dominiquehttp://www.4wallsandaview.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-73392248867168084862010-06-16T20:14:16.898-07:002010-06-16T20:14:16.898-07:00I live in Kansas, and we, too, have four distinct ...I live in Kansas, and we, too, have four distinct seasons. It is incredibly humid here (85%) today and between the heat and that humidity, it does a number on my chronic migraines. Unfortunately I have to spend most of the summer inside in air conditioning because I just can't handle it. The heat & humidity have been a trigger for me since childhood, but when I got them infrequently I could deal with it much easier. Now it's very, very limiting.Diana Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003936391451383062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-39965080683833003652010-06-16T14:37:38.575-07:002010-06-16T14:37:38.575-07:00I grew up in the Midwest, Chicago and Milwaukee ar...I grew up in the Midwest, Chicago and Milwaukee areas to be exact. As someone who deals with seasonal affective disorder, the winters there are just too harsh. <br /><br />At least in Colorado there are (supposedly) 300 days of sunshine. Yeah, there's winter and snow and blizzards, but sometimes 60-degree days find their way into January. <br /> <br />As much as I love Portland (OR), the only other place I might consider living, I don't think I could handle all the dark and rain and ice of winter there. So yeah, I think Colorado is about it for me.Rachelhttp://talesofmy30s.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-23318173204678342362010-06-16T14:15:53.127-07:002010-06-16T14:15:53.127-07:00I also live in a climate of extremes. I was born a...I also live in a climate of extremes. I was born and raised in Chicago and now I live in North Central Illinois. My health suffered during this past winter. My body reacts badly to cold. I improved when the weather warmed up but felt crappy on the rainy, muggy days. We are considering moving somewhere warmer but its a tough decision. Like you we currently live near great healthcare. We plan to stick around until my husband finishes his masters and then we will see...Triciahttp://thesarcasticsoprano.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com