What causes cold hands and feet?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
Canada
February 22, 2019 9:35pm CST
I have always had a problem with cold hands and feet and not just in winter. Anyone else have that problem?
I have always assumed it is because of poor circulation but always wondered what caused the poor circulation.
I am now wondering if if it is caused by shallow breathing.
Any thoughts on this topic?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
I have had that problem all my life. I have asked a few doctors about it and they say it us poor circulation. I am trying to find some rich circulations. 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
25 Feb 19
@LadyDuck I guess I may have to up with it for the rest of my life.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
25 Feb 19
@1hopefulman 
Hard to find some rich circulations. My husband has your same problem.
Hard to find some rich circulations. My husband has your same problem.5 people like this
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Feb 19
I have this too, I have a very low heart rate, that may be the cause. As low I mean mine is in the 50`s.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
What do the doctors say about your heart rate? Is it a cause for concern?
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@snowy22315 (169998)
• United States
23 Feb 19
My extremities tend to get cold, not only my feet and sometimes my hands, but my nose as well.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
Interesting! I have never noticed a problem with my nose. Have you tried soaking your feet in a basin of hot water before you go to bed?
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
23 Feb 19
I experienced having cold hands and feet when I got nervous during an oral exam back in college. Other than that situation, I don't experience this at all so I couldn't really share what causes it rather than the irregularities in the heartbeat which of course affect the blood flow.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
Yes, I do find that when I am very nervous such as when I am speaking in front of a crowd of people that my hands get really cold.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
25 Feb 19
@toniganzon Yes, I get very nervous and that might impede the circulation of the blood.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
@1hopefulman Still happens until now?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
That's what I was told by my doctors but they didn't seem too concerned about it. When my feet are cold at night, I soak them in hot water before I go to bed and that helps a lot.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
23 Feb 19
Poor blood circulation. I have a problem with the feet but not with hands. The problem of poor circulation can be solved by stretching exercises for which it is sufficient for 15 to 20 minutes a day.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
It is not a serious problem for me. I just thought it would be an interesting topic for discussion. I usually soak my feet in hot water before I go to be and that works well.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
24 Feb 19
@1hopefulman Good to hear that. I'm doing the same 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
@LowRiderX I find that vibrating my hands gets the blood moving.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
23 Feb 19
Maybe it happens because you have a warm heart?? 
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
24 Feb 19
@1hopefulman Sometimes, if it is cold outdoors, but I put on mittens, and warm shoes - so I don't feel so cold.. 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
Ohhh! Do you have a problem with cold hands and feet?
Do you have a problem with cold hands and feet?2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
@buenavida So warm woolen mittens and socks keep you toasty warm.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
Are they cold even when it's warm inside?
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Feb 19
Research shows kidney and thyroid issues may be the cause.
All of this info is online. Of course you know that.
Pub Med is one good site for info.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
I don't really worry about it. I just thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Feb 19
I would have no idea. I only have cold hands and feet if it is cold outside or they become cold and clammy if I am very nervous.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
i guess you can just dress warmly when you go out and that should help.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
They have said that it is poor circulation. I am trying to find some rich circulations. Do you know where I can find that?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
26 Feb 19
@just4him I find that exercising works well also.
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@just4him (306351)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Feb 19
@1hopefulman I know they have socks for diabetics that helps the circulation. I'm sure you don't need to be diabetic to use them.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
Do you have a problem with cold hands and feet?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
26 Feb 19
@JudyEv I'm glad you don't have that problem. I usually like to soak my feet in hot water for about 10 minutes before I go to bed. It's relaxing. I do a puzzle and my feet stay warm all night.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 19
@1hopefulman No luckily. I can't sleep if my feet get cold but they are not habitually cold.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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26 Feb 19
@1hopefulman perhaps a cup of coffee will be OK too???
perhaps a cup of coffee will be OK too???2 people like this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
So you think that tiredness and then washing might be the cause of the problem?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
28 May 19
I don't worry about it! I have asked doctors about it a few times and they don't know any more than I do.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 May 19
@1hopefulman , that's good, maybe it is just psychological feeling.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
27 May 19
@db20747 Yes, but these days it is very hot. How are your hands in winter?
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@db20747 (43427)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
26 May 19
@1hopefulman yup!!! I'm hot these days!!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Mar 19
@nela13 Have you found anything that helps?
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@nela13 (55700)
• Portugal
2 Mar 19
@1hopefulman my circulariam Is surely a problem for me.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Mar 19
@aureliah At one time I had to do the same thing but I'm thankful that now I can sleep with bare feet and that they can breathe better.
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
2 Mar 19
@1hopefulman I usually wear socks otherwise I will not sleep but its only during the cold season
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
14 Mar 19
Yes, I have noticed that in my life also.
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@dya80dya (33524)
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14 Mar 19
@1hopefulman After anxiety passes my hands become warm again.
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@mynameiskate (2562)
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14 Mar 19
I'm not sure. Someone once told me cold hands warm heart. Or maybe it was cold feet. Can't remember.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
14 Mar 19
Yes, I was also told "cold hands, warm heart".
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
17 Mar 19
@mynameiskate I don't know. I'm not an expert.
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@mynameiskate (2562)
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17 Mar 19
@1hopefulman I wonder does cold feet lead to a warmer heart.
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