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Can you please explain why it's bad for someone with multiple sclerosis to be exposed to high temperatures?
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Lack of insulation: The nerves lose myelin insulation covering, and hot temperatures leach potassium out of the cells, worsening a prior impaired communication system, with expression of symptoms and fatigue due to the heat. This is reversible if cooler surroundings available.
Answered 4/27/2013
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