Yes, I think it is fairly common. Sometimes I have a low grade temp, but sometimes just the chills. AND sometimes hot flashes and sweating. It is just part of the "fun" of RA.

I get the same thing as purplekitty describes.At work jacket on, jacket off, at home long sleeve on, tee shirt on. what can we do.

Yes, I get the chills,no temp. Then at times, I feel very warm, mostly in the face. Go figure. Rarely a happy medium.

Yes, me too, that' s why I have down blankets on my couch.

Lynne

If I am really bad I start to feel coold, feverishly cold but many times without a temp. I just wrap up and slow down.

I get the chills quite often, no matter what the outside temperature. I also find I chill off very quickly when outside, especially if it's breezy or there is a strong wind blowing. Changing quickly from a hot to cold environment will trigger it off too.

I read about one theory that speculates with auto-immune diseases that the platelets in our blood become sticky and stick to the walls of our veins/arteries, slowing the blood flow down and making us feel cold. The opposite happens with a hot-flash.

I don't really know, but I wonder if our natural cortisal levels have some impact on this, and I have not found how to fix it apart from to rug up like the "Marshmallow Man" when I'm out in a cool breeze.
Cheers

I am cold all of the time. I keep looking foward to the 90 degree summer weather to help me warm up. I don't know if it's from the RA or from being anemic. I am having my first iron infusion in two weeks so maybe that will help. I have learned to keep a jacket in the car at all times because even if it's 80 degrees but breezy, then I still get chilled and of course my husband sweats so there is no happy medium. I hope you are able to warm up soon.

IT is an intestinal parasite infection. You need to colon cleanse now and everyday. Try MSN(natural sulfer), oil of oreganol, (natural antibiotic),and psyllium husk fiber everyday.

Renee, I've run cold ever since RA came my way. My "normal" body temp has dropped to 97.4, and I feel chills regularly. I thought this might be related to my thyroid, but testing indicates that's not the case, so I attribute it to RA. My "cure" is to sit in the sun.

Suffernomore, I wish you wouldn't try to diagnose people's illnesses. You're not qualified, and you may actually do harm. I don't have a problem with anyone stating their opinions and/or experiences, but what you said in your comment is uncalled ffor and out of place.

I had regular colon cleanses, years ago, and I thought they were doing me good. I can say for certain that it would have relieved constipation, if I had any, but I really can't say that it did any other good. I wouldn't do it today, because I've read enough skeptical articles. If you think about it, it's pretty easy to understand that colon cleansing is superfluous. Our bodies are pretty well designed to eliminate wastes already. And, our bodies are pretty well designed to detoxify via the liver.

If someone wants to do colon cleanising, that's their choice, and I wouldn't speak against it. However, I'd certainly be hesitant to "prescribe" it, by telling someone they need to do it.

An article:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cleansing/AN00065