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Cold feet 24/7

Zeppole24
Zeppole24

Hello everyone. I had a question to ask. My feet are ALWAYS freezing cold. Since im relatively new to having fibromyalgia, i was wondering if it is related? Also, my emotions have been all over the place recently. Do any of you know how to cope with the mood changes?


Thanks a bunch. I hope yoy all are having a blessed holiday season

Northernelf1
Northernelf1
It might be fibro related. I always have cold hands & feet. Raynauds can be related to fibro as well. My daughter bought me slippers that plug into a USB and heat up - great when I'm on my computer. I have fingerless gloves I sometimes wear in the house when they are really cold. My right hand in particular can get uncomfortably ice cold - thumb and first two fingers - for no reason. This can happen in the summer too...no color change though (like Raynauds).
I also have a stash of those one size fits all thin black gloves everywhere & pretty much wear them fall to spring because my hands hurt when they get cold,
I wear sweaters and sit with a blanket when everyone else in my house doesn't - kids could be in t shirts !
Fantod
Fantod
Talk to your doctor about your feet. Raynauds is associated with Fibromyalgia. But, there can be other reasons why your feet are always cold.

Heat holder socks which are available on Amazon work really well. My partner always has cold feet and he really loves these socks.

As for mood swings, that is a pretty common issue. Let's face it, chronic pain is debilitating. You would not be human if you weren't having a moment now and then. But, if you are really struggling, see a professional. Many of us see someone for extra support. Cognitive Behavioral therapy will give you tools to better cope with chronic illness.

And finally, if you don't have the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies" which is available on Amazon, buy it. This is the book that we recommend to people who are new to this complex illness.

Take care.
Zeppole24
Zeppole24
Thank you all so much for the advice
twinmomab
twinmomab
I have the same problem with cold feet and hands, my doctor thinks it's Raynauds. I also like heated insoles which you can get on Amazon. I pretty much can't wear anything other than tennis shoes to keep my feet warm. It sucks!
AutumnSong
AutumnSong
I have had freezing feet for years. My mom had them so I never gave it a thought. I have nerve damage which makes it worse. I now know that I have Reynaud's and am using heat packs to help. Because I have nerve damage though I can't wear socks and shoes for any length of time without them going nuts. I hope you find help. Talk to your doctor.
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
It’s very easy for me to get cold, my doctor told me that he thinks my fibro gives me an intolerance to cold.
Also, when my primary gave me a blood test she said my iron was low too. So for me it’s both that contribute.
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