Looking for tips on how to survive hot weather/heatwaves
Hi,
I'm 32f, and i got diagnosed with AS about 3 weeks ago. I also have endometriosis.
I have had considerable pain in my lower back and SI joints for a while and got diagnosed based on MRI and inflamation. Usually i use heat pads to help with the pain, try to walk, work out regularly and avoid staying in one position for too long. I am waiting for biologicals to arrive at my local pharmacy so i can start these. I hope that will help too.
However the past few weeks, temperatures have been really hot (30-37° celcius). I had an awful week when it was this hot. I had a lot more pain, also couldn't sleep properly because the bedroom was too warm, so had to sleep in my living room on the couch, which probably made things worse for my pain.
Next week they predict again the same temperatures like that for over a week, and honestly i don't know how to do this a second time, especially while working full time. At home and my job, there's also no airconditioning available.
So if anyone has any tips on how to make it through these heatwaves, i would be so thankful!