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05-04-2010, 06:03 AM
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Tips o how to use the Air Condiioner when you have Arthritis?
My AC temps start at 60 and go up to 86. The highest I have gone when I'm sleeping is 69 but I still seem to ache in the morning. IWould it make sense to go to 77 since that will take away COOLING? So I'm thinking maybe I can just start opening y bedroom door at night in stead of closing it? Use the AC by itself without the celing fan?
I currently use the ceiling fan, another fan on low with the door closed because I still want to be somewhat comfortable. I don't want to wake up HOT so just wondering any tips?
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05-04-2010, 07:36 AM
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Sometimes the fan blowing on you can make it worse. Try not to eat sugars close to bedtime (within 4 hours). That can help. Check out a foam topper too. Has to be 2'' or more. Try 72-74 with a lighter weight blanket and no direct fan.
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05-04-2010, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy
My AC temps start at 60 and go up to 86. The highest I have gone when I'm sleeping is 69 but I still seem to ache in the morning. IWould it make sense to go to 77 since that will take away COOLING? So I'm thinking maybe I can just start opening y bedroom door at night in stead of closing it? Use the AC by itself without the celing fan?
I currently use the ceiling fan, another fan on low with the door closed because I still want to be somewhat comfortable. I don't want to wake up HOT so just wondering any tips?
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Did you test positive for arthritis? What type of arthritis do you have? RA, OA, others? What part of your body aches in the morning? |
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05-04-2010, 10:40 AM
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05-04-2010, 04:53 PM
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did you test positive for arthritis? What type of arthritis do you have? Ra, oa, others? What part of your body aches in the morning?
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05-04-2010, 05:04 PM
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Do you take an anti-inflamatory?
To cold or to much humidity will cause a flare up, I keep the AC adjusted to a temp to remove the humidity from the air only. |
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05-04-2010, 05:06 PM
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Do you take an anti-inflamatory?
To cold or to much humidity will cause a flare up, I keep the AC adjusted to a temp to remove the humidity from the air only.
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Yes I do. So I guess 72-74 is about the right temp so I will try that tonight. I will only 60-69 when I first come in the door from the heat for about 20 mins |
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