View Single Post
Old 05-20-2013, 12:38 AM
Aussie99's Avatar
Aussie99 Aussie99 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 933
15 yr Member
Aussie99 Aussie99 is offline
Member
Aussie99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 933
15 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
I have had this often, mostly before my thyroid medication was issued. When cold enough I can get the chills and shake all over.

I can still get it, if I am very very hungry...but not like before.

Sometimes eating fixes this for me. I think in my case it relates to low blood sugar status + hypothyroidism, more than PN.

If you get this again, with cold extremities that do not warm easily, I'd get tested for cryoglobulinemia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryoglobulinemia
(the skin changes in the photo with this link don't always appear until late in the course of this problem.)

Cryoglobulins will freeze up in the blood, and prevent circulation from being normal, and have to dissolve again when warm.
Goodness gracious that photo looks scary!
I will see how I go. I was finally able to warm up,and I am ok when it is not cold. I am traveling overseas in 1 month and its a long plane ride and am now worried about being too cold on the plane and what I will do. (no hot shower available).
Aussie99 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote