VLOG Topic: Showers

{MK} VLOG Topic: Showers -- does anyone else feel significantly worse after a shower (sitting, standing, etc)? And does anyone know why?

When I asked for tips for Spoonies there were a lot of comments about showers and I'm affected by them too. To try out my theory about blood pressure, I had a moderately warm shower (normally I have them hot), timed it for 7 minutes and stood.

About 2 minutes in I saw bright flashing lights, I felt sick and wobbly. I just closed my eyes and swayed in the water. It wasn't too bad post shower because it was short and not nearly as hot but blech.

Normally I get a drop in body temperature, I feel like I will vomit and faint and get bleary eyed. I will wind up sitting on the loo dripping wet and feel like sobbing. Often I will be so drained of energy I can't speak.

Baths do not have the same effect (but are hard on the knees) with feeling sick but I do get that drop in body temp.

I know this is happening to some of you too -- let me know your experiences!