@cnn It's close to that season here in Minnesota when I have to break all the cold gear. I don't have much neuropathy related numbness but I do have carpal tunnel syndrome which sometimes causes my hands to be a little numb or painful. When I'm clearing the snow from my driveway my hands get numb from the cold very fast. I never could find good enough mittens or gloves that would let me stay out in the cold more than about 30 minutes max when blowing snow. Last year I finally found a set of mittens with a small pocket in the back of the hand and I put one of those hand warmer packets in them and it does a pretty good job. I wished I could find something a little better with the pocket in the palm of the hand which is where it bothers me the most.

My PT suggested clenching my fists for five seconds then letting go, easy to do when you’re watching TV or whatever. It supposedly brings blood to your hands. Also try just rubbing your hands together, like wringing them, or waving them around. Hope this helps.