I’ve had crippling lower back pain for about a week now, so I finally went to a doctor and he told me it could be a side effect of the heat. I don’t drink water and with the blistering heat, I could be extra dehydrated, causing my back muscles to spasm and lock up. That made me wonder about other strange things we might be experiencing due to the heat in Southern Idaho.

Surprise Side Effects When The Weather Gets Hot

I discovered that I’m not the only one wondering if the heat is causing me to feel or act differently. At IBB, they recently published a list of the most common questions about ‘can heat cause’ certain things in our bodies. I dove deeper and found 7 effects you may be experiencing due to the extreme heat.

7 Strange Side Effects from the Summer Heat in the Magic Valley

Have you heard of these heat-induced effects or have you heard any other odd ones? Remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body. If you feel weird take a break and cool off, get a drink, and don’t forget to eat.

Have you heard of these heat-induced effects or have you heard any other odd ones? Remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body. If you feel weird take a break and cool off, get a drink, and don’t forget to eat.

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Beat the Heat at Shoshone Ice Caves

Looking to get away from the heat? Head underground out in the middle of the southern Idaho desert at the Shoshone Ice Caves. Go from one extreme to another, 100 degrees above ground to below 30 degrees underground.

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