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Air conditioners and AS

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gloria55119
gloria55119

Can anyone tell me if airconditioners can make AS worse. I am told by friends that the cold air will increase the pain. Also the same with fans. As I live in the tropics I need the aircon on at night and a fan during the day as it is so hot here. I am very reluctant to stop the aircon as I already have trouble sleeping and am sure it would be too hot to turn it off and I wouldn't be able to sleep at all. Advice please.

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  • edward61102
    edward61102 gloria55119

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    I certainly have trouble with cold weather and rain. Low pressure systems cause me a ton of additional pain. However, I've not had a problem with AC specifically.

  • edward61102
    edward61102 gloria55119

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    I certainly have trouble with cold weather and rain. Low pressure systems cause me a ton of additional pain. However, I've not had a problem with AC specifically.

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