Saunas and hot tubs

[Daffodil]

I think I have mentioned before that i am really feeling the cold post SAH. I was a chilly thing before it occurred and now I'm like a little block of ice. A friend suggested a trip for a sauna or hot tub might help and I wondered if any members have any experience using them post SAH. I used to enjoy a sauna pre head pop but confess to being a little unsure as to whether it's a good idea now. I can't see any contra indications and will of course check with my neuro nurses and GP but do any of you dip your chilly feet in a hot tub? Does it help?

[Winb143]

I have a sauna Daff but have difficulty getting in and out of it.

Need a hoist ..stop laughing. lol botty was up in air and leg wouldn't move grrr I did look good lol.

Felt better as it was like a massage on body.. did me good.

Try it Daff xx

Love

WinB143 xx xx

[Gill C]

Daff I found hot tubs fine but I can't manage the sauna, my scalp felt tight & horrible so I only lasted a few minutes in there. I don't think there is any reason you can't try it & see how you get on. I was told I could do anything that made me more relaxed so unless you have an underlying problem such as high bp I would say its ok. I would still recommend that you check with your GP or neuro nurse to be sure

[MaryB]

Daff, I have for years been stiff and sore with my fibro and then I tense up from cold. I take sometimes 2 hot baths a day when I cannot get warm. I get over heated in hot tubs when I have the chance to use them.

Maryb

[Sandi K]

Hi Daffodil, I have a hot tub and its fine. Neuro told me to stay out of hottub and hot baths for the first month post SAH but after that it was ok.

Sandi K.

[Louise]

I cant as cant regulate my core tempiture but if yours is ok enjoy ..

[Daffodil]

Mary I too have been taking hot baths to warm up.

Sandi if only you were closer I could sneak in your hot tub, hang on though you get LOTS of snow so maybe not :lol:Win. I chuckled at the picture you drew for us! Thanks all.