Anyone else really cold?

When was the last time you saw your PCP? Last time you had routine blood testing?

When someone says they are cold, the first thought that comes to mind is they might have low iron (anemia). I would give your PCP a call and have them send you for lab work.

ETA: Another thought is poor circulation since you mentioned your fingers and toes are cold to the touch.

Smaller people (Generally women) are more sensitive to temperature changes. Bundle up more and stay away from drafty areas of your house.

myfitnesspale3 wrote: »

Sounds normal.

More alcohol and more activity will make you warmer.

Adding a humidifier might decrease sweat cooling.

Uh… What?

Have you lost a lot of weight recently? When we're less fluffy it's natural to get cold more easily. You don't have a lot of body fat. But if you are concerned about it and think you might have an issue you could check in with your doctor to see what he/she thinks. Hopefully it's nothing and you just need to bundle up next to a fire/ heater.

heanbean92 wrote: »

I'm always cold. Turns out my circulation is awful.
I had a pulmonary embolism at the end of last month and nearly died.
Not trying to scare you, but I really would urge you to go to a doctor.

^Glad to know you are okay. That's scary.

JayRuby84 wrote: »

^Glad to know you are okay. That's scary.

Thank you! People associate PEs with the elderly, obese and sedentary. I am 22, a healthy weight and take regular exercise. My only risk factor was the fact that I smoked (I have since stopped!).

Now I'm determined to raise awareness.

melimomTARDIS wrote: »

I went to my doctor about always being cold, he said it was normal for a person who has lost as much as I have to get super cold.

The comparison of your clothes in your profile picture really does prove how much weight you've lost! Fantastic job!

Have you been checked out by your doctor for anemia? My sil, the nurse, keeps asking me. I don't have anemia - they keep their house as 65 degrees!

Sometimes, if I have worked out, sweat a bunch and not taken a shower, I'm cold at home. If I take a shower, that helps get rid of the chill. If I'm too lazy to do that, wrapping up in a blanket works, sort of, but the shower is better.

ALL of my testing comes back fine, in fact Dr was quite impressed with my Folate panel...but everything is FINE that can be tested! Like you, I'm freezing ALL the time. i wear layers, sleep with an electric heating pad on at a low setting and drink hot beverages.
Many people have suggested that i test for this or test for that...however i've lived chilly for so many years that i've accepted this as just "me". At one time i thought it was connected to weight, but now I don't--others smaller and skinnier are just fine when i'm shivering! Good Luck!!!

Always cold too.

First get your thyroid and your iron checked, see what your doctor says. I'm always cold and my thyroid is half dead. Taking my meds helps, but it's not a miracle. I gotta dress for it.

Oh my gosh... that is the worst thing about having lost all this weight! I am freezing all the darn time. I even had to buy an electric throw blanket to put over me while I'm watching TV or on the computer. I just canNOT get warm. I wonder if this "Coldness" will even go away and I'll get use to being thin?

Thank you! People associate PEs with the elderly, obese and sedentary. I am 22, a healthy weight and take regular exercise. My only risk factor was the fact that I smoked (I have since stopped!).

Now I'm determined to raise awareness.

Yes, you're right! Blood clots are not just for the elderly, obese, and sedentary. Even tennis superstar Serena Williams almost died from a PE a few years ago.

In fact, everyone I know that's had a PE (or other blood clot) has been a healthy and relatively young (under 40). I have several friends who have had them and survived. Sadly, one of my colleagues died suddenly from one at 38. He was athletic and healthy, and had absolutely no warning signs.

A low resting heart rate is another risk factor for PEs, and you see that often in young, healthy, physically fit people.

As far as being cold all the time -- I totally am! I've had bloodwork done to test iron levels, thyroid function, and a few other things. It turns out I have Raynaud's and a tendency for pernio/chillblains. The doctor's have said that it's partly genetic, partly my age (early 40's), partly that I'm female, and partly my low body fat. My toes are always like ice. The doctors have also said that I'm at low risk for blood clots because my blood is very thin and does not coagulate easily. So, I wouldn't say that being cold all the time means you're automatically at higher risk of PE or other blood clots.

I hope you find an answer!

Okay, just so no-one gets themselves hospitalized for hypothermia.

Alcohol does not make you warmer. It is, in fact, dangerous if you are actually in a situation where your body temperature is dropping.

Alcohol is a vasodialtor (expands blood vessels). That's why your extremities FEEL warmer after a drink. If your body temp is okay and your feet are cold, yes, a drink can make you feel more comfortable.

If your CORE temperature is dropping, one of the reasons your hands and feet are so cold is vasoconstriction response. Your body loses most of its heat from the head and extremities. Your body, in an attempt to keep the core temperature up, constricts blood movement to those spots to keep the blood from cooling MORE and circulating to the core, thus reducing your blood temperature more.

So, to make a long story short: If you're in a properly heated area and you're FEELING cold, but you have a body temperature of above 98F, yeah, a drink is safe and your hands and feet will feel warmer.

If you're out in the cold or something and starting to shiver, you should know your first aid for hypothermia.

Same here. always cold since losing weight. Had bloodwork done this year and brought it up to my PCP, she ran the panel and checked. No issues, except I lost 63 lbs.

Oh well...had to upgrade the wardrobe anyway.

If that's the worst thing to come out of this (and it is so far) I'll take it.