Circulation

[Corkdarrr]

I don't know if poor circulation has anything to do with celiacs. But people on here seem to know a lot about all sorts of things, so I figured I"d ask.

My feet are always SO cold! Anyone have any tips for increasing circulation? Supplements or vitamins or exercises? My hands periodically get really cold, too. But I definately notice it in my feet more.

Courtney

[Nantzie]

It seems to be related for me. When I get glutened, for the next few days I'm SO cold. Not just to the touch, like my feet and hands, but I feel like I can't get warm on the inside. I'm so cold, it almost hurts. Cold all the way down to my bones... When I can't get warm enough, I go sit in a hot bath until I feel warm again. Or if I don't have time for that, I'll fill the bathroom sink with hot-ish water and put my hands in it until I warm up.

Nancy

[CarlaB]

Has your thyroid been checked?

[Corkdarrr]

CarlaB, funny you should mention that...stupid thyroid. I've been hypothyroid for almost 13 years now - since I was 12. I am currently in a long discussion with my doctor because I am convinced that although I test normal, it is on the LOW end of normal. Sigh. I figure that the thyroid is connected to just about anything and everything, and just that one little boost of hormones could potentially solve SO much. That post a week or two ago about Dr. Broda Barnes and the low basal temp REALLY hit home for me.

Nantzie, I am literally cold. To the touch. I'm the girl with blocks of ice for feet in bed. Even with socks on sometimes. But I do find that it helps to run your hands under warm water - especially right on the underside of your wrists. And vice versa for cooling down.

Thanks!

[CarlaB]

I have a friend whose temps were always low, but her thyroid tests were normal. She started taking otc thyoid and can now make it through a day without napping and has lost 60 pounds (she needed to!)! I take an otc thyroid and have for years. When tested, I come out normal, but I'm not willing to go off my thyroid to see if it's low without it because then my temps drop and I feel cruddy.

[jerseyangel]

Have you looked into Raynauds Syndrome? We have a family friend (non Celiac) who has it. Some of your symptoms sound similar.

Here's a link to read about it--

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[munchkinette]

I have a friend whose temps were always low, but her thyroid tests were normal. She started taking otc thyoid and can now make it through a day without napping and has lost 60 pounds (she needed to!)! I take an otc thyroid and have for years.

There is OTC thyroid?!? In the US? What is normal and what is low? I've had thyroid tests done and they were in the normal range, but a lot of my tests come back at the vey low end of normal.

As I read this thread I'm sitting here under a blanket wearing fingerless gloves, a sweatshirt with the hood up, and socks. It's still August!