Always cold when everyone else is fine
Everyone else seems comfortable. You are the one in a sweater. Your hands and feet feel like ice, even in a warm room.
Some people just run cold, and that can be normal for them. But a new cold feeling that lasts for weeks can point to something. Low iron, low body weight, poor blood flow, or some medicines can all play a part.
A slow thyroid is another common reason. In Hashimoto's, your immune system attacks the thyroid gland in your neck. That can also bring tiredness, dry skin, and weight gain.
When to see someone
See a doctor if this is new and has lasted for weeks, and ask about a blood test for your thyroid and iron. Get checked for a lump or swelling in your neck, a hoarse voice, a puffy face, a slow pulse, weight gain you cannot explain, or very heavy periods. Go the same day if your fingers or toes turn white or blue, or if you feel confused and very sleepy.
Below is a list of remedies that people use for Hashimoto's and a slow thyroid. Each one carries a grade for how strong the research behind it is. A grade tells you about the studies, not about what will happen for you, so talk with your doctor first, above all if you take thyroid medicine.
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