I do find that whenever I am flaring, any extreme temperature whether hot or cold, effects me negatively.
For example, when I was living in NYC my health was not well. I was in a constant flare. During winter I found it so hard to keep warm since I was anemic and it was quite uncomfortable. I stayed in as much as possible. Whenever I had to go out, I made sure to layer and always have a warm hat that covered my ears. Also, online you can find little portable heat packs that fit perfectly in your coat pocket.
During summer, I was also miserable whenever I was flaring. I found that I would get dehydrated easily and it was hard to function in the heat. I always would have ice water on hand, a portable fan and a spray mist to spritz on my face. You can get all of these things online.
Always dancing,
Elizabeth (team member)