Ice Cold Hands, Feet, and Nose
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This started in the past couple of years. It can be summer, and only 80 in the house, and these extremities are still ice cold. Uncomfortably so.
My thyroid labs are good. Tsh around 1.3. Total T and free T is high, normal blood pressure, blood sugar regulation is good.
I’m reluctant to try thyroid again. I played with some T3 for a short period last summer, but it didn’t heat anything up.
Have any of you experienced this and cured it?
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Have you considered MB?
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Under eating makes me cold
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I think of cold hands and feet as part of a stress response. Here is a study about indigestion.
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Milk, cheese or coconut oil is usually very warming.
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@Mallard6146 said in Ice Cold Hands, Feet, and Nose:
This started in the past couple of years. It can be summer, and only 80 in the house, and these extremities are still ice cold. Uncomfortably so.
My thyroid labs are good. Tsh around 1.3. Total T and free T is high, normal blood pressure, blood sugar regulation is good.
I’m reluctant to try thyroid again. I played with some T3 for a short period last summer, but it didn’t heat anything up.
Have any of you experienced this and cured it?
Have you experienced stress within the past couple of years that could have suppressed your thyroid? What you describe sounds like adrenaline due to poor thyroid function as the adrenals, the body’s backup power source, compensate for the thyroid, the body’s main power source, with adrenaline when thyroid function is suboptimal. Adrenaline cuts off circulation to the extremities to keep vital organs warm and it also raises the core temp and lowers TSH so TSH (and temp without pulse rate) is not the best diagnostic for thyroid function, IME. I just got blood work done on Monday and my TSH was 1.3, also. When my blood was drawn, my extremities (hands, nose and ears) were ice cold. When I had blood work done this past January, my extremities were warm and my TSH was 2.33.
The only time my extremities were warm without thyroid (standardized NDT) was when I was on a fruitarian diet supplemented with salt because starch and all protein-rich foods besides dairy triggered hypoglycemia, and I had developed an allergy (anaphylaxis) to dairy due to poor thyroid function so it wasn’t an option. Since I can’t maintain perfect health on a fruitarian diet, only greatly lessen symptoms, my only option was to supplement thyroid. It took about a year of trialing both natural and synthetic and optimizing my dose (giving my body at least 2 weeks on the same dose before adjusting it) before all my symptoms resolved and I was certain my thyroid function was good—my temp, pulse rate, achilles tendon reflex and evaporation rate (fluids evaporated vs peed out) were consistently optimal.
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I am thinking along these lines too.
I have high adrenaline, or at least it feels so. An odd case actually. Very high T for my age, high free T, good thyroid numbers, but hefty amounts of anxiety, and ice cold extremities.
Before speeches and presentations it takes a gram of xanax and 40mg of propranolol just to feel normal. This wasn’t always the case.
It does feel like adrenaline overload. I’ve been searching for over three years now for a solution, both here and on the former RPF.
Overeating didn’t help, and neither did thyroid or a vast array of other supplements. It began with elevated stress midway through the “covid” madness, and climbed exponentially. It’s affected every aspect of my daily life.
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I honestly don't know how someone can eat 3000 calories of meat and potatoes and manage cold hands. Doesn't even seem possible. Track calories and check
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@heretoday
I eat about 3500 calories per day. Usually this includes one pound of beef with corn tortillas for at least a few meals.
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What happens to chemical energy that it not used for activity? Doesn't it produce heat?
I hope you get to the bottom of it.
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Some additional warming foods.
Peatbot.com: Warming foods are typically those that help maintain or increase body temperature, often by supporting metabolism or providing a comforting, warming sensation. Based on the context provided, some examples of warming foods might include:
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Milk and Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, and other dairy products can be warming, especially when consumed warm or as part of a hot dish.
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Eggs: Eggs can be a warming food, particularly when cooked in ways that retain their nutrients, such as soft boiling.
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Bone Broths and Soups: Consomme, ox-tail soup, and other gelatin-rich broths are warming and nourishing.
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Meats with Saturated Fats: Meats like brisket with a saturated fat layer, lamb shanks, and ox tail are warming due to their fat content and the way they are often prepared (e.g., roasted or slow-cooked).
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Coconut Oil and Butter: These fats are considered warming and can be used in cooking or added to foods for extra warmth.
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Tropical Fruits: While some tropical fruits are allergenic to certain individuals, ripe and organic tropical fruits like sapotas and lychees can be warming.
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Honey: As a natural sweetener, honey can be warming, especially when used in warm beverages or dishes.
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Well-Cooked Potatoes: Potatoes, especially when cooked with butter or cream, can be warming and comforting.
These foods not only provide warmth but also support metabolic processes, which can help maintain body temperature.
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