Autoimmune & temperature regulation: How do you get warm?

Hello @1corinthians926, I have issues staying warm myself. In the winter I sleep in a sweatshirt and use electric blankets. When my mother-in-law lived with us for many years before she passed away, we always had to have the house at 78 degrees and I was sweating profusely and would find refuge in the basement. Now it seems I have become her except that I keep the temp around 70 degrees in the winter. I have small fiber PN and my hands get really cold easily. My feet are always cold, even in the summer. It maybe related to autoimmune diseases or just poor circulation but that might also be related to autoimmune diseases. I'm just happy to have a warm coat and gloves when I have to go outside and a warm house to retreat to.

Hoping we can all stay warm ☺

Hello @1corinthians926

I agree with John, reactions to cold and heat are certainly symptomatic of autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disorders can be difficult to diagnosis.
Have you seen a rheumatologist to discuss this matter of an autoimmune disorder?

Hi there. Yes I have two autoimmune diseases and am as cold as you have stated perhaps even more so. But, I am also quite ANEMIC which contributes to the coldness. Perhaps you should be checked for anemia. Let me know if you are so It can help me to figure out my problems as well. I thank you, Peach.

I also sleep with an electric blanket and three layers of nightwear (including a sweatshirt and pants). I place the electric blanket on top of the bed blankets because of the probability that the electric blanket can do harm to the body. During the day I wear three layers of clothing in the house and I live in Florida. Outside I place a heavy duty coat on top. Peach

@peach414144 I do take iron supplements which could be why anemia doesn’t show up on blood tests. I also have bradycardia but my hr has been elevated 10-15 above where it was before Plaquinol.

Hi again. I also take 6000 mg's of disolvable iron under the tongue. It does not help me. But still, perhaps You should have a complete blood panel test. It could not hurt and usually reveals so much of what is going on within the body. Also, I have just started going to a new oncologist who will start treating me in the manner that should have been treated. Now we will be more hopeful. Good luck, Peach.

Have you tried Vitron C? The Vit C is supposed to help with absorption.

Yes @hopeful33250 ! Tentative UMCTD diagnosis as well as SCLE. Waiting for Mayo appt to get some more answers.

Hello my name is Beryl ....the best thing to keep warm , apart from our electrical devices, is a good down duvet on the bed .......can't beat it ......I have to keep it my side of the bed as my husband would melt under it .....bit like you John having to go down into the basement ha ha .....

Yes, I am on this vitamin and other special ones. Am not ready to give up yet. Thanks for the help, Peach