Joy, as you know I don't have CP. I do have lower extremity circulation problems though and I know the discomfort you are talking about. When my extremities get cold I have a lot of additional pain. It's kind of a waste of water, but before I shower in the winter, I let the shower run hot for a while with the bathroom door closed. Then when I go in the room is a bit warmer than usual. Maybe somebody else will offer a better suggestion, but this is what I do. I have also used the blow dryer to help me warm up a little if necessary. OH, I just thought of the possibility of a heat lamp. Perhaps you could get one for the bathroom? That might help a lot too. Betty In a message dated 11/19/2000 5:23:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > I was wondering if any of you had any tips for staying warm during and/or > after showering. Since daylight savings time and winter have arrived, it's > getting harder and harder to shower during the warmer daylight hours. The > cold makes me stiffer and more spastic, to the extend that I'm afraid of > falling off of my shower chair, not to mention freezing and miserable. I > feel the cold acutely because I have poor circulation in my legs. Are these > reactions to cold common with CP? What's the best way to get around them? > Thanks! > > ~Joy~ > Betty aut viam inveniam aut faciam "I will either find a way or make one."