any suggestions to chase the cold from my bones?

matts mom · Dec 19, 2012

I'm so cold, ALL THE TIME! I'm Low Iron, and Epileptic and Honestly I don't know if either of them have anything to do with me being cold.....but I'm tired of it. Does anyone else deal with feeling cold all the time? what do people do? Is there something(non-alcoholic) I can drink that might help warm me up? I have the house at 23C and my son's walking around topless. I"ve been to the dr already, in the spring, with a whole list of syptoms and that's when he checked my iron, thyroid(also low) and I have bloodwork done every 3months....it's worst days like today when the cold outside is wet cold....it's like it seeps into my bones

I"ve always been a tough it out kind of person, but it's hard to tough it out when your teeth are chattering lol

swampwitch · Dec 19, 2012

I'm interested, too! I'm always cold from low thyroid and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I saw these robes that have flax seeds or something that you heat in the microwave, that sounds good to me! I also drink a lot of hot herbal teas - some people will drink hot water but that doesn't sound good to me.

Hot tub or sauna... where are you?

catapault · Dec 19, 2012

You might want to consider knitting or crocheting wristlets. Blood vessels in your wrist are close to the surface so you lose warmth in the winter (and in summer can cool off by running cold water or rubbing ice cubes over your wrists.)

The easiest wristlets I've seen are just a simple rectangle that's seamed up the side, leaving a gap for the thumb and then finish seaming. Covers your palm but fingers are free, and can be as long or short up the wrist / forearm as you like.Lots of directions on the Internet, and they knit up / crochet very quickly.

smitten4kittens · Dec 19, 2012

I just got slippers at Bed Bath and Beyond that have an insert that heats up in the microwave. They keep my feet so warm! I have also seen stuffed animals that are filled with seeds that warm up in the microwave and you take them to bed with you. I have made my own by sewing a square of cute fabric and loosely filling with raw rice. Warm in microwave. The unscented white rice won't bother your cat's nose if he sleeps with you.

I got long underwear from Target that I wear under my clothes. It is undetectable even under yoga pants. It definately helps keep me warm all day and it's soft and comfortable.

For sheets I use Berkshire microfiber. (Bed Bath and Beyond). They are soooo warm and soft! Like sleeping with a pile of baby rabbits. I love them. I'm giving a few sets for Christmas presents.

Knit hand warmers, a snuggie and a cup of coffee keep me warm while reading and relaxing.

catapault · Dec 19, 2012

Smitten4Kittens has some great ideas. Rather than Target tho, I'd check out Winter Silks - excellent for warmth without bulk. They have tee shirts, pants, glove liners, all sorts of silk under-things. Very nice to wear and easy to wash too. Online and a paper catalog.

matts mom · Dec 19, 2012

Thanks everyone....I'm so tired of freezing under hubby's bulky sweaters and drinking insane amounts of coffee. I know the 30lbs I've lost this year have a bit to do with the cold(lack of insulation) but I'm not about to put it back on just to stay warm! I used to walk around in tank tops all year round, but then I used to be almost 190lbs of babyfat and not Iron deficient

matts mom · Dec 19, 2012

Catapault said:
You might want to consider knitting or crocheting wristlets. Blood vessels in your wrist are close to the surface so you lose warmth in the winter (and in summer can cool off by running cold water or rubbing ice cubes over your wrists.)

The easiest wristlets I've seen are just a simple rectangle that's seamed up the side, leaving a gap for the thumb and then finish seaming. Covers your palm but fingers are free, and can be as long or short up the wrist / forearm as you like.Lots of directions on the Internet, and they knit up / crochet very quickly.

I know how to make Granny squares-will those work? They have ready-made thumb-holes lol

smitten4kittens · Dec 19, 2012

I was always warm too. I lost weight and now I'm always cold. It's worth it of course.

The website Ravelry has patterns for granny square wrist warmers. It's a great site for knit and crochet patterns.

margecat · Dec 19, 2012

Your low iron (anemia) will do that. I know! My hemoglobin used to be 4. Yes, 4. (Women=12.5-26 hemoglobin).

I'm sitting here with a blanket wrapped around me, and am still cold.

In the winter, I tuck a handwarmer in a pants or sweater pocket. They are the kind hunters use: you shake them to activate the iron or whatever shavings. They last 8 hours. They are inexpensive. Sometimes, BJS Wholesale Club had big boxes of them cheaper than buying the regular packs at Walmart. I find that one helps a lot to warm my whole body (I've never even used them just for my hands!).

Layers of clothing help.

I have several electric fireplaces around the house, to supplement my heat. I can turn the thermostat down (to save money). They really do warm a room up pretty fast.

Keep your head, hands and feet warm, and the rest will follow.

Do you think you could have poor circulation? If so, moving around a lot more should help to warm you.

calico2222 · Dec 19, 2012

I have low iron and low thyroid too and I'm always freezing in the winter, and usually in the summer too since DH likes to keep the house like an icebox. I don't know what you're doctor is doing for you iron and thyroid. I can't take straight iron supplements because they tear my stomach up, but B-6 and B-12 supplements have helped. For thyroid I take OTC kelp pills and that has kept that regular...but I'm still cold.

I agree that layering is the best way to keep warm. I usually wear a t-shirt or thermal shirt under my sweaters and sweatshirts. I have tights or knee-high tube socks (stolen from my husband

) for under my jeans at work. I find that if my feet get cold, the rest of me is freezing so at home I wear fuzzy socks or wool socks over my regular socks. Lots of blankets, fuzzy robe, hot tea, spicy peppers, whatever works. Good luck...spring is only...too far away!

Winchester · Dec 21, 2012

I'm always cold, cold, cold. And in the winter, I (and the cats) live under the electric blanket in the bedroom.

Which is weird because no matter how cold it gets outside, I will always walk over my lunch break. But I'm dressed for it, so most of the time it doesn't bother me.....unless the wind is howling or it's raining. Then, no matter how I'm dressed, that wind or rain will go right through anything and chill me to the bone.

But this year? The cold isn't really bothering me much. I don't know if it's because I stopped taking HRT or that I've gained weight during the last couple of months or what, but I'm not bothered by the cold like I had been other years. In fact, it's bothering Rick more so than me. While I do turn on the blanket in bed, most of the time, I'll turn it off around 1:00 in the morning because I'm too warm. Go figure!

matts mom · Dec 21, 2012

smitten4kittens said:
I was always warm too. I lost weight and now I'm always cold. It's worth it of course.

The website Ravelry has patterns for granny square wrist warmers. It's a great site for knit and crochet patterns.

Thanks, I'll check that out

MargeCat said:
Your low iron (anemia) will do that. I know! My hemoglobin used to be 4. Yes, 4. (Women=12.5-26 hemoglobin).

I'm sitting here with a blanket wrapped around me, and am still cold.

In the winter, I tuck a handwarmer in a pants or sweater pocket. They are the kind hunters use: you shake them to activate the iron or whatever shavings. They last 8 hours. They are inexpensive. Sometimes, BJS Wholesale Club had big boxes of them cheaper than buying the regular packs at Walmart. I find that one helps a lot to warm my whole body (I've never even used them just for my hands!).

Layers of clothing help.

I have several electric fireplaces around the house, to supplement my heat. I can turn the thermostat down (to save money). They really do warm a room up pretty fast.

Keep your head, hands and feet warm, and the rest will follow.

Do you think you could have poor circulation? If so, moving around a lot more should help to warm you.

The hand warmers sound like a great idea, especially since I've swiped all hubby's big fleecey sweaters whever he's not wearing them, and they have that giant pocket in the front I keep my hands tucked into

I want to grab some fuzzy socks next time I go out, so I'll grab handwarmers at the same time.

Yes it could be poor circulation...it would make sense, with my hands getting cold first, and the body following suit...My family's calling me the Ice queen, and I torture them with frozen hands when they annoy me Mwa ha ha!

calico2222 said:
I have low iron and low thyroid too and I'm always freezing in the winter, and usually in the summer too since DH likes to keep the house like an icebox. I don't know what you're doctor is doing for you iron and thyroid. I can't take straight iron supplements because they tear my stomach up, but B-6 and B-12 supplements have helped. For thyroid I take OTC kelp pills and that has kept that regular...but I'm still cold.

I've been taking straight iron but it's not done much for my levels..Dr says they barely budged after 3months on the iron pills,maybe the B-6 and B12 would help? my Thyroid he says is borderline low and he doesn't want to treat it yet unless it goes lower. I'm trying to learn about foods that will help bring it up naturally.

cococat · Dec 21, 2012

I would start cooking all foods in iron skillets + iron pots. It helps food taste great too.

Health issues aside: Wear under armour thermals under all of your clothes. Heated blankets. Space heater. Warm animals who love to snuggle. Heat packets, carry those around in your pockets and in your shoes and in your purse at all times. Layers are your best friend. Blankets in your bed with layers. Rice socks in the microwave. Hats with layers inside even and lined gloves. Wool is also a great friend. Visit ski stores and look into brands and styles to stay warm even if you are not on the slopes. Warm foods, soups, hot tea.

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