Cold Extremities ice cold legs & feet
#1 *Julie Gerard*
Posted 29 November 2005 - 05:59 AM
#2
Posted 29 November 2005 - 12:21 PM
it is a problem, I'm a c4 tetra and its even worse, I and others like me get cold below their shoulders. Many wear wooley hats to stopp feeling cold. I moved to a warmer climate it wss so bad but even here at the moment its a hat job in the Algarve for me.
You could try leg warmers - sexy
Simon
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#3
Posted 29 November 2005 - 05:48 PM
Below my level can feel like ice (although I can't feel cold there), and where I can feel I shake with cold.
No suggestions, really. I tend to stay indoors a lot when it's cold, which frustrates me - I hate being held back cos of a bit of frost.
One thing I find will warm me up quickly - although it doesn't last for long - is a hot cup of tea - I drink it as quickly as I can, and I feel much better for a while.
#4
Posted 29 November 2005 - 07:14 PM
My right foot has always been 'cadaver-like', but since my main paralysis, it alternates between being feverish to ice-cold. I thought that position/elevation had something to do with the variations in temp, but I've found there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it.
I would suggest wrapping in a heating pad (on low heat...be very careful when applying heat to an insensate part) before going to bed. That might help the extremity get a 'head start' on building up its own body heat before getting under the blankets. A warm water bottle would work too, but it wouldn't cover much surface area...but it may serve to keep the surrounding bed sheets warm. An electric mattress pad would do the same thing on a larger scale.
They do make a heat boot...I've seen it advertised on TV...but it's been awhile since I've seen it.
It's surprising that a foot can get so incredibly cold...you'd think that it would at least remain at room temperature, but it's like it's filled with freon or something.
Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
#5
Posted 29 November 2005 - 11:51 PM
Neoprene socks are very bulky, but are great for holding heat in. You can also go to most ski shops and find items like battery heated socks. They usually run off of small battery packs.
Where do you live, geographically. I might be able to point you to a provider in your area if you are living in north america.
#6
Posted 30 November 2005 - 12:42 AM
#7
Posted 30 November 2005 - 06:08 AM
Cheers to all
#8 *vERA*
Posted 30 November 2005 - 08:13 AM
My partner has recently purchased a jacket which is battery operated and keeps him warm. He saw it in a Sunday supplement magazine and gave it a try.
May not work for all but it does for him.
#9
Posted 30 November 2005 - 10:10 AM
but other than that all i can suggest is that keep is legs moving, ie i always like to lift my legs up, and give them a stretch,
#10
Posted 01 December 2005 - 12:15 AM
#11
Posted 02 December 2005 - 02:47 PM
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