Why am I never cold?

Question

I think I may have a genetic defect 'a la' xmen. I go into work and first thing I do is secretly turn down the heating. I hate central heating, my radiators broke last xmas and i havent bothered getting them fixed. When Im out with friends theyre hands are always cold and mine are always red hot! Im not always a sweaty person - only if the heating is on. Maybe I should become a superhero, coming to the rescue of aged pensioners, warming their cold bits........actually maybe not..........

Answer 1

I also am never cold (male, aged 56). Years ago I read a Tennessee Williams play in which one character says that a man's body temperature is sometimes the same as that of a dog (2 degrees higher). EVERY woman i know feels the cold. I work in a home for elderly people and it is always too hot (for me) but the female residents will close all doors, windows, etc because they say they are 'freezing'. I have the advantage though - I can sit and hold their hands (they all have Alzheimers) and they feel warm and comforted and (as far as I can tell) happy. So it is a plus! Make the most of it. I keep my wife warm at night, when we were younger I kept the kids warm at night. Only drawback is that I need to shower twice a day! Barry.

Answer 2

I wish I didn't get cold like that. But we all have different systems and some people are more prone to being warm and other need lots of heat. I like the heat in the winter, but can't sleep in a heated bedroom. Also as we get older we find that we can not take the changes in temperature like we used to. So most likely you do have a genetic variance, but I wouldn't call it a "defect" and don't worry your not going to turn into a X-person.

Answer 3

There is a condition which can cause you not to feel the cold and that is if you a high hystamine producer. There's a down side to that because it predisposes you to arthritis later in life.
It might be a good idea to get yourself checked out by a qualified nutritionist. They can tell you if that actually is the case with you and, if so, what you can do about it.
Happy Christmas,
Jon C

Answer 4

Either your metabolism is really fast, or u r a very healthy person, check ur diet out, u might be eating fatty foods, or alternatively you have a hyperthyroid, i think the best shot would be to get an appointment for the doctor and get yourself checked out.

Answer 5

You could have a higher resting body temp than average. My 2 year old grandson is that way when I put him down for a nap he likes me to lay down with him and read a story to him so he can go to sleep when I get up if he has laid against me my clothes are wet where he has sweated. All he wears to sleep in are his pull-up and pj bottoms.

Answer 6

It's strange... But it's kind of cool! I can only imagine that... Your organism is strong (U know that- blood, defend system...). Yes, U better see a doctor, but maybe U have unknown possibilities, like powers... :)

Answer 7

well, your hands are warm due to blood coming to the surface...perhaps its something to do with active hands etc...the same reason why body parts get hot after or during sport/physical activity

Answer 8

Maybe you should see a doctor and get an exam. Get your thyroid tested.

Answer 9

You are Hot Blooded. No bad thing.

Answer 10

well i think thats actually a gd thing. i mean im not a doctor or anything but if ur never cold, that often means that ur healthy.