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How Does The Cold Affect Your SMA?

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San Francisco, CA
January 15, 2024
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A mySMAteam Member

My breathing improves without the humidity but my feet, legs, and hands become frozen quickly and makes it hard to function. Space heaters and heated blankets are a life saver!

January 15, 2024
A mySMAteam Member

Totally agree there is a direct correlation between sma and temperature, I spent many years working predominantly outside and as my condition got worse I was not good, madam a change working in a bakery, have never fallen at work since, feeling stronger at work, able to combat fatigue better, whole mood more proactive

January 16, 2024
A mySMAteam Member

When it is cold outside. My overall mood changes. It takes all my effort to get what I need to do done. The bulkiness of winter clothing is irritating to me. I need to have a winter home in the Caribbean!!!!

January 15, 2024
A mySMAteam Member

The cold stiffens my muscles. Movement is more difficult.

January 15, 2024
A mySMAteam Member

I move to South America for the weather and cost of living. We do not do well in cold!

February 5, 2024

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