i'm ALWAYS cold. why? and how do i fix it?

Question

i've had blood tests and other stuff, but the results always come back saying i'm ok, but i'm still always cold. i can't blame it on lack of body fat, b/c although i don't have a lot, i know people who have less than me, but i'm still always cold when they're not. can anyone think of a logical reason as to why i'm always cold and/or a good solution to fix this?

Answer 1

Greetings.
I read the answers and they seem to have good ideas. But I'll add mine anyway.
I think it's a combination of having thin skin and poor circulation. You can't do much about thin skin. But for circulation you can get some herbal teas especially for increasing circulation. Exercise on a regular basis run , ride a bike ,that warms you. Eat foods that increase your body heat like peppers capsicum, curries,and just go to web search and check out other foods, and aids to help this problem.
If all else fails. Get the largest friend you have to hug you alot. He! he! he! (My husband has this problem and besides the other cures hugging sure helps) Good luck

Answer 2

Poor circulation has a lot to do with why your always cold. I've cold lately more so than normal. Staying active and drinking water helps to keep your blood circulating. Taking iron won't help if your iron counts is fine. I have to mine are low. Ironically I'm now colder. More oxygen and red blood cells keep your blood circulating better. Do some more cardiovascular activities like jogging, jumping jacks, or just walking around the house from time to time. The longer you sit, the slower your resting heart rate and the colder you will be. Keep an eye out for diabetes. It causes poor circulation in many folks. Sometimes your circulation is lacking do to genetics. Can't do much for that.

As always, consult a Doctor before doing anything.

Answer 3

Have you ever had your thyroid checked? Your temperature can be a reflection of your metabolism, and your metabolism can be a reflection of your thyroid health. Always being cold is a major symptom of HYPOthyroidism. (On the other hand, an intolerance to heat is a symptom of HYPERthyroidism.)

The thyroid is a major regulator of metabolism. If you are HYPO you will tend to have a low basal body temperature, and therefore feel cold. Here's a simple test you can perform at home to help you figure things out: In the mornings, IMMEDIATELY upon waking and BEFORE getting out of bed (this is VERY important!), take your temperature and keep a log for 2-3 weeks. If your MORNING basal temperature is consistantly below 97.8 you may have a thyroid problem.

If you HAVE had your thyroid checked, and all the numbers are within the normal range, you may STILL need help with your thyroid. My tests were ALWAYS in the normal range, but my highest morning temperature was 96.9, and I suffered more than half of the symptoms. I finally found a doctor that is treating me based on SYMPTOMS rather than NUMBERS. After suffering for twenty-five years (!), I FINALLY am no longer cold all the dang time and most of my other symptoms have subsided... in just three months!!!

There are many symptoms of HYPO and HYPER thyroidism. Please check out this website for more information regarding thyroid health: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com I HIGHLY recommend you read as much as you can. It has a lot of information about thyroid symptoms, lab results, medication, and how to find a doctor that will treat your SYMPTOMS, not just your numbers!

If you suffer from several of the symptoms, but your lab results are normal, please find a doctor that will treat you based on symptoms. It's made a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE in my life!

Answer 4

Same way. Poor circulation can be part of it. Lack of fat also means you don't have the insulation to protect your body from the temperature. And because of that, when you get chilled to the bone, literally, it takes your body that much longer to warm up and preserve that heat. I just dress in layers. Not fashionable, I know, but with the work I do, it's a must. Hey ... when you hit menopause you'll think a lot differently. :)

Answer 5

I would suggest that you get your thyroid checked if it hasn't been already. An underactive thyroid will cause a person to feel cold and tired. You could also be a little anemic. I suggest you visit your doctor to have the thyroid checked and in the meantime start taking a Super B complex. It will help boost metabolism which can improve energy and body heat production.

Answer 6

Some people are warm blooded people and some people are cold blooded people nothings wrong with you. My mom is always cold she will go outside in a jacket when its 70 or 80 degrees sometimes and say its cold outside or go to a grocery store and wear a jacket. I am opposite I am always hot and it makes me sick to my stomach, I love cold weather sometimes because when I am hot I want to pass out and not eat, I don't think it's anything to do with you.

Answer 7

I believe some people have their temperature sensitivity level set higher than others. If you take a person from a warm country like Thailand and put them in a temperate country, they are frequently cold even if the temperature is 75 degrees.
Best solution is to move somewhere warm.

Answer 8

Someone else mentioned an iron supplement. That might be a good idea. Consult your doctor about which vitamin/mineral supplement may be healthy and safe for you. Are you drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest? Poor circulation or over-tiredness can contribute to feeling cold, at times.

Answer 9

i would think our bodies get use to a certain temperture and maybe you are around or living with someone who likes the house cooler than you. I would suggest an electrie blanket to keep you warm while others are cold. I have that problem and I usually walk outside to get warm. I can take heat pretty good as long as it is not to humid.

Answer 10

Low blood pressure, anemia, low body fat...could be a number of things. I am always cold, too. I just dress in layers.