Do you have an emergency ‘warm kit’ in your car that includes blankets, chemical toe warmers, gloves, hats, and other essentials?
Have you thought about getting a handicap tag to reduce your time outside? It could help you reach heated buildings faster.
Have you considered carrying a bag, with items to keep you warm, in case you experience an unexpected change in temperature (malls, restaurants, office buildings, medical facilities, etc.)? Air conditioning can be challenging for us!
Have you considered drinking room-temperature fluids? Some people with cryo avoid ice-based drinks and frozen foods.
When you breathe in cold air, do you cover your nose to warm the air? A scarf or ski gear can add warmth.
Do you have a portable heater, fireplace, or another way to stay warm if your heater fails? Do you also have a backup generator or plan in place in case of a power outage?
Do you have an emergency ‘warm kit’ in your car that includes blankets, chemical toe warmers, gloves, hats, and other essentials?
Have you thought about getting a handicap tag to reduce your time outside? It could help you reach heated buildings faster
Have you considered getting a handicap tag to shorten your outside time? You will get to the heated buildings faster!
Have you considered carrying a bag, with items to keep you warm, in case you experience an unexpected change in temperature (malls, restaurants, office buildings, medical facilities, etc.)? Air conditioning can be challenging for us!
Have you considered drinking room-temperature fluids? Some people with cryo avoid ice-based drinks and frozen foods.
When you breathe in cold air, do you cover your nose to warm the air? A scarf or ski gear can add warmth.
Do you have a portable heater, fireplace, or another way to stay warm if your main heater fails? Do you also have a backup generator or plan in place in case of a power outage?
Do you have a backup plan in case of an emergency? Is there a warm place you can go if needed?
When you go to the dentist, do you request warm water to be used?
Do you wear gloves when you reach into the freezer? Do you dress warm or avoid the grocery store’s cold and frozen aisles?
Do you request a ‘Bair Hugger‘ (a medical device that forces warm air into a blanket) for all medical procedures or operations? Did you know you can request that all intravenous infusions be warmed?
Did you know that each Cryoglobulinemia patient has their own unique ‘temperature tolerance’? Have you figured out the temperature that typically triggers your flare-ups?
Have you considered tracking your symptoms with temperature changes?
Have you considered vacationing or moving to a warmer climate during the colder months? Have you considered staying indoors more during winter?
Have you asked your doctor to explain all the potential complications of Cryoglobulinemia? Some symptoms are more common than others, but make sure to inquire about what specific actions you should take when you observe certain symptoms. in symptoms.ain symptoms.
“Did you know that cryoglobulinemia (vasculitis) can affect the periphery of our bodies? Regularly check your face, ears, hands, feet, and toes for any sores, spots, or rashes. If you notice anything unusual, talk to your doctor.
