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Underactive and cold

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chris14H
chris14H

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid a few years ago but over the past 6 months i have felt the cold more. Im sat here with a onsie and dressing gown on and still cold 

More so  from my knees to my feet i am just so cold 

Any help or ideas greatfully appreciated

 

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  • aisha59175
    aisha59175 chris14H

    Posted

    Hi Chris, 

    Do you know what your most recent blood test results are? What medication are you on?

    19 years later and I’m sill always cold! 

    • chris14H
      chris14H aisha59175

      Posted

      thanks for your reply

      Im on 125 levothyroxine , every year i have the blood test i think surely its going to say i need to increase and every time it comes back as im on correct dosage

  • MtViewCatherine
    MtViewCatherine chris14H

    Posted

    Hi Chris, a lot of thyroid oatients find they need to increase their meds in the winter time and decrease as the weather warms up.

    Other than the meds, I’ve found esssntialaminovavid complex and phenylalanine supplements to be helpful. A hot water bottle helps- sometimes I sleep with one. I also use a space heater next to my bed and take very hot baths, as well as visit the hot tub at my local gym.

    • chris14H
      chris14H MtViewCatherine

      Posted

      thanks for your reply

      I do use a hot water bottle evry night sometimes get out of bed to refill

      i do worry sometimes about my baths as i have to have them very hot to make any difference

      Cant afford the gym unfotunately

  • gwanwyn42509
    gwanwyn42509 chris14H

    Posted

    I was always cold until I was actually  diagnosed and on the right dose. I was warm thereafter and still am  after years, never cold since
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