I am the complete opposite and it surprises me to read these comments. I am always freeeeeeezing cold. I had to move from the cold to be in a warm west coast climate and it is still not hot enough for me!! My skin feels like an ice pack to both myself and others, at times (Ive been checked out and it's not a circulation issue). I did have a slipped disc which damaged my central nervous system by sticking into it half way. :( After my surgery, I felt better but one side of my body remains even colder than the other, which is just "great." As if I wasn't cold enough before...
Do other people with MS get cold easily, because it seems like you all get hot easily?
My 'normal' body temperature these days is 95F. This always results in a few raised eyebrows by doctors. My temperature always rises when I'm heading into a relapse.
My body temperature is usually around 97.6 degrees. If it's warmer, I usually don't feel very good. If my body's at 98.6, it means I'm running a fever!
However, I get chilled easily, and will cover up with a blanket when other people are comfortable. 70 degrees would definitely be too cold for me.
I had my blood tested, and supposedly my thyroid is just fine...
Hi again, I also run low fevers and must stay very cool. Nothing works if I get overheated. My new A/C isn't getting as cool as the old one, but maintenance crew say it's working just fine...UGH !!
That Life.. I'll be watching to see what answers you get to this question. Have a good day & stay safe {{{~!~}}}
It may not directly contribute to your cognative prob but could be an indicator of an underlying condition that is actually whats causing your cognitive prob. Has your thyroid function checked out ok? Are you dx with ms? A lesion in your brainstem can mess with temp as well as other conditions such as thyroid disease.
I forgot one more item for the list.
5) Hypothermia is defined as a body temperature of 97 measured rectally. I think I also remember that the difference between oral and rectal temperature range between 1/2 to 1 degree warmer for the oral measurement. As such my body temperature seems to be right at the borderline for being hypothermic. Could the lower body temperature be a contributating fact for cognitive problems?
Dennis
This is interesting - I am also always low at the doctor - 97 range is what I always register.
I'll look forward to seeing what responses you get ..
- Lu