Why am I COLD all the friggin' time????
mariposa224
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OK, I'm hypothyroid. Been on Synthroid 2 years. I'm regulated, doing well, all my other numbers (blood work from annual physical, etc) are good. I've lost almost 25 lbs, am 5'5" tall, weighing just over 140 lbs & 39 years old. I've always had low-ish blood pressure (very bottom of the range of "normal"), I eat better than I have in the past. I also lost about 40 lbs (close to 190 down to 150) after my thyroid diagnosis (15 of those crept back after I quit working out) in 2010. When I was younger, I weighed less even than I do now (my original license listed a weight of 120 lbs, I think) and wore smaller clothes.
For the last couple of months, I'm cold MUCH of the time. Yes, the air conditioning is on, but it's the same (or set to a higher temp even) as it was before and I wasn't cold all the time. Like I will sit here with goose bumps all over, needing a sweater & blanket. At home I freeze sitting on the couch in the evenings. Everyone keeps wanting to tell me that it's because I've "lost so much weight" and that it's because I now have "less fat" than before. Ok, granted, I am smaller with less fat, but I was smaller with less fat 3 months ago and was fine. I was smaller with less fat 15-20+ years ago and was still fine. What gives????? :sad: I'm so sick of being cold all the time. It has definitely given me more sympathy for those people who ALWAYS have this. :frown:
For the last couple of months, I'm cold MUCH of the time. Yes, the air conditioning is on, but it's the same (or set to a higher temp even) as it was before and I wasn't cold all the time. Like I will sit here with goose bumps all over, needing a sweater & blanket. At home I freeze sitting on the couch in the evenings. Everyone keeps wanting to tell me that it's because I've "lost so much weight" and that it's because I now have "less fat" than before. Ok, granted, I am smaller with less fat, but I was smaller with less fat 3 months ago and was fine. I was smaller with less fat 15-20+ years ago and was still fine. What gives????? :sad: I'm so sick of being cold all the time. It has definitely given me more sympathy for those people who ALWAYS have this. :frown:
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Maybe your body was used to have all that extra fat to keep it warm and you're no longer insulated.
I'm always freezing, too. I have goosebumps right now.0 -
I used to be cold all the time when I was eating on a 500 calories diet(was really ignorant about proper calorie restriction), how many calories are you eating per day?0
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A LOT. lol I have it set at 1700, I exercise 6 days a week and eat many of my calories back. I think I had a day last week that I ate somewhere around 2700 calories in a day. So I don't think it's due to too low calories, either... But thanks for the input.I used to be cold all the time when I was eating on a 500 calories diet(was really ignorant about proper calorie restriction), how many calories are you eating per day?0 -
I've always found that whenever I have been "smaller", I've always been sensitive to cold. Im even cold in the summer! I've been like it my entire life and always put it down to having "less insulation".0
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I can't help you, but I can sympathize. I'm cold all the time too. I'm on synthroid and my numbers are good. So, supposedly it's not my thyroid. But, I can't think of any other reason.
I'm even pregnant now and supposed to be warm all the time, but I'm still cold.0 -
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Are you getting the right nutrients and vitamins in your diet? Anemia? I know I am always freezing and I was border iron-deficient anemic for a while, still think I am. You should talk to your doctor because that was part of my problem!0
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Because Synthroid does something to ferritin levels (iron storage), it can cause low iron. I'm on ferrous sulfate 325 mg daily and have been for a year. Both my iron and ferritin tested normal at the end of July.Are you getting the right nutrients and vitamins in your diet? Anemia? I know I am always freezing and I was border iron-deficient anemic for a while, still think I am. You should talk to your doctor because that was part of my problem!
ETA: I also take a women's multi-vitamin daily. My nutrition numbers, as far as MFP shows, are decent. I'm always over on the vitamins & minerals, my macros are generally good. I go over on sodium a lot, but I'm working on that.0 -
I was diagnosed hypothyroid at age 11, and I've been on Synthroid ever since. I've always been cold, regardless of thyroid or iron levels.
At this point, I don't know any different, so I deal with it.0 -
A LOT. lol I have it set at 1700, I exercise 6 days a week and eat many of my calories back. I think I had a day last week that I ate somewhere around 2700 calories in a day. So I don't think it's due to too low calories, either... But thanks for the input.I used to be cold all the time when I was eating on a 500 calories diet(was really ignorant about proper calorie restriction), how many calories are you eating per day?
I'm metabolically normal, netting 1500ish and also am always cold. Especially after eating. I've heard it's a symptom of diabetes and such but I've had labs done on a few occasions and there's no evidence that anything is wrong with me. I'm also not anemic.
I was just assuming it was just part of being in a calorie deficit....just less energy for silly things like body heat0 -
I've always found that whenever I have been "smaller", I've always been sensitive to cold. Im even cold in the summer! I've been like it my entire life and always put it down to having "less insulation".
Yeah, but I really was NOT like this before when I was smaller. I've always been a person who was fine, as far as being cold goes, when I was smaller before. I knew plenty of folks who were cold all the time, but I just never was. SO this is new to me and I don't like it a bit!0 -
I can't help you, but I can sympathize. I'm cold all the time too. I'm on synthroid and my numbers are good. So, supposedly it's not my thyroid. But, I can't think of any other reason.
I'm even pregnant now and supposed to be warm all the time, but I'm still cold.
Awww... That's awful! I'm so sorry! That must be miserable! Yes, I was hot while pregnant. And I generally tend to be a warm blooded type person, but not anymore. :grumble:0 -
That was interesting. I'll have to check into a couple of them, but I'm not sure that any apply. We shall see. My best friend's daughter has that Raynaud's Phenomenon... That can be scary! She worked in food service & if she would go into the walk in cooler (or freezer) and stay for anything longer than a few seconds, her hands would literally start turning blue.0 -
I guess part of why it's bothering me so much is that I've NEVER been this way before, even at much lower weights, even before my thyroid was diagnosed (or since until now), even when my ferritin levels were bad last year, not when I lost 40 lbs 2 years ago. I just can't understand the reason... And it's making me crazy. I'll live, it's just crazy annoying.
A LOT. lol I have it set at 1700, I exercise 6 days a week and eat many of my calories back. I think I had a day last week that I ate somewhere around 2700 calories in a day. So I don't think it's due to too low calories, either... But thanks for the input.I used to be cold all the time when I was eating on a 500 calories diet(was really ignorant about proper calorie restriction), how many calories are you eating per day?
I'm metabolically normal, netting 1500ish and also am always cold. Especially after eating. I've heard it's a symptom of diabetes and such but I've had labs done on a few occasions and there's no evidence that anything is wrong with me. I'm also not anemic.
I was just assuming it was just part of being in a calorie deficit....just less energy for silly things like body heat0 -
Have you tried Armour instead of Synthroid? One of the reasons I have made the choice to switch from synthetic hormone to natural hormones is because Synthroid is a T4-only medication, and usually those affected by thyroid have a problem converting T4 to T3. T3 is what helps to regulate temperature and although Armour has both T4 and T3, it can help.
Here's more information:
http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/armour-or-synthroid/0 -
I guess part of why it's bothering me so much is that I've NEVER been this way before, even at much lower weights, even before my thyroid was diagnosed (or since until now), even when my ferritin levels were bad last year, not when I lost 40 lbs 2 years ago. I just can't understand the reason... And it's making me crazy. I'll live, it's just crazy annoying.
A LOT. lol I have it set at 1700, I exercise 6 days a week and eat many of my calories back. I think I had a day last week that I ate somewhere around 2700 calories in a day. So I don't think it's due to too low calories, either... But thanks for the input.I used to be cold all the time when I was eating on a 500 calories diet(was really ignorant about proper calorie restriction), how many calories are you eating per day?
I'm metabolically normal, netting 1500ish and also am always cold. Especially after eating. I've heard it's a symptom of diabetes and such but I've had labs done on a few occasions and there's no evidence that anything is wrong with me. I'm also not anemic.
I was just assuming it was just part of being in a calorie deficit....just less energy for silly things like body heat
I never was this way until a calorie deficit. I actually was quite the opposite. Hot and sweaty in the most ridiculous way. At least this way I don't sweat unless I'm working out and my boobs are always perky! lol0 -
I did read a little on this just after my diagnosis 2 years ago. I think maybe I should revisit it with my doctor.Have you tried Armour instead of Synthroid? One of the reasons I have made the choice to switch from synthetic hormone to natural hormones is because Synthroid is a T4-only medication, and usually those affected by thyroid have a problem converting T4 to T3. T3 is what helps to regulate temperature and although Armour has both T4 and T3, it can help.
Here's more information:
http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/armour-or-synthroid/0 -
Right, but I lost 40 lbs two years ago, which obviously had me at a deficit for long enough to lose the weight at that time as well. I still sweat when I work out. I get hot if I'm outside when it's hot. I just get cold a LOT too. I'm glad you're finding a bright side for yourself in it. lol Hopefully I will soon too!
I never was this way until a calorie deficit. I actually was quite the opposite. Hot and sweaty in the most ridiculous way. At least this way I don't sweat unless I'm working out and my boobs are always perky! lolI guess part of why it's bothering me so much is that I've NEVER been this way before, even at much lower weights, even before my thyroid was diagnosed (or since until now), even when my ferritin levels were bad last year, not when I lost 40 lbs 2 years ago. I just can't understand the reason... And it's making me crazy. I'll live, it's just crazy annoying.0 -
Funny, I was going to start a thread on the same subject! I am also feeling cold recently, although I have no thyroid issues and am eating approx. 1200 cal/day. I exercise regularly, and usually I am the person who was dressed in short sleeves because I was always so hot. My son even suggested I may be menopausal even though I am not yet 35!!!
I am especially cold at night, will put on thick socks and snuggle under my blanket--never did that before!0 -
For the last 2yeas I had a basal temp of 25 C. So one degree below average. Then to find out that I just have a slow metabolism due to insulin resistance. Now I am on metformin and my temp is gradually rising. There can be different causes for slow metabolism. First you should do a temp graph just to see if there is only your perception or it is true. And go see a doc. Also cold hands and legs could indicate some micro circulation problems. I have a friend that has icy hands...0
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Wanna trade? Im hot all the time. I sweat from peeling an orange.0
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I have that. It's annoying because I can feel fine, but my fingers and toes are cold, and my parents will tell me to put socks on when I'd rather be barefoot. Not sure I would describe it as scary, though.
That was interesting. I'll have to check into a couple of them, but I'm not sure that any apply. We shall see. My best friend's daughter has that Raynaud's Phenomenon... That can be scary! She worked in food service & if she would go into the walk in cooler (or freezer) and stay for anything longer than a few seconds, her hands would literally start turning blue.
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I've noticed that I feel the cold much more since losing weight.0
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Since getting close to single digit body fat levels, I have stayed cold most of the time. I find AC annoying as hell. I am constantly wearing a hoodie or a light jacket, even in the humid weather.0
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I'm 39, which would also be quite early, but I was wondering the same THING! Though the last few nights I've been hot in bed, which is odd... I was cold there too since this started. And yes, I normally wear sandals/open toed shoes from February/March until about November most years & short sleeves too. (In Ohio)Funny, I was going to start a thread on the same subject! I am also feeling cold recently, although I have no thyroid issues and am eating approx. 1200 cal/day. I exercise regularly, and usually I am the person who was dressed in short sleeves because I was always so hot. My son even suggested I may be menopausal even though I am not yet 35!!!
I am especially cold at night, will put on thick socks and snuggle under my blanket--never did that before!0 -
Well, I'm not sure what basal temperature means differently... But my body temp has always been on the low side, 96 something to 97 something F. I was on metformin for about a year and a half for a pre-diabetic condition, according to the endocrinologist. I am going off the metformin and am currently on half the dose I was on previously, however, this being cold business started before my dose was changed. And whether or not my body temperature drops, when I have goose bumps covering my arms & legs, I'm cold. It's not just my extremities. I see my doctor annually at least to have blood work and all else checked. Other than my thyroid dose needing lowered (which it was and I have it retested in 2 weeks) everything else was good.For the last 2yeas I had a basal temp of 25 C. So one degree below average. Then to find out that I just have a slow metabolism due to insulin resistance. Now I am on metformin and my temp is gradually rising. There can be different causes for slow metabolism. First you should do a temp graph just to see if there is only your perception or it is true. And go see a doc. Also cold hands and legs could indicate some micro circulation problems. I have a friend that has icy hands...0 -
If you haven't already spoken with your doctor, I would do that right away. Don't delay.0
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Mine wasn't QUITE that bad before, but it was much closer to that than this. I prefer that, actually. :grumble: Being cold and having to pile on clothes and/or blankets sucks!Wanna trade? Im hot all the time. I sweat from peeling an orange.0 -
It was scary for her because at the time, she was in school for culinary arts & the teachers didn't believe her about being unable to stay in the coolers for more than a very short period of time... Until they saw her turning blue. SMH...
I have that. It's annoying because I can feel fine, but my fingers and toes are cold, and my parents will tell me to put socks on when I'd rather be barefoot. Not sure I would describe it as scary, though.
That was interesting. I'll have to check into a couple of them, but I'm not sure that any apply. We shall see. My best friend's daughter has that Raynaud's Phenomenon... That can be scary! She worked in food service & if she would go into the walk in cooler (or freezer) and stay for anything longer than a few seconds, her hands would literally start turning blue.0 -
I was just in for my physical & blood work on July 31. I'll call and ask them about this... But I'm thinking she's likely going to say the same things everyone else has, mainly that because I've lost fat I'm just going to be cold. I want to know why, if that is in fact the case, this didn't happen 2 years ago when I lost much MORE weight than now.If you haven't already spoken with your doctor, I would do that right away. Don't delay.0
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