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I want to walk now that weather is nice. i broke pelvis last october so go out with walker, family member. how far can i go in the heat? 92yo, no chf

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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Senior walks; heat: What medications do you take? Some of them may make you more likely to sunburn quickly or develop a phototoxic reaction. Others can put you at risk for heat stroke because they interfere with the body's ability to cool itself off. Discuss your meds with your fp/ prescriber to prevent such events.

Answered 12/20/2012

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A member asked:

I want to walk now that weather is nice. i broke pelvis last october so go out with walker, family member. how far can i go in the heat? 92yo, no chf

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