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Help: Cold Hands!!!

Started 2 years ago by itneverrainsinwestseattle
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itneverrainsinwestseattle
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I rent a room in my friends home. Its a really nice place in W. Seattle. I pay rent, but he covers all utilities. Just to make it simple. But he is like cold blooded or something, because he likes the temperature to be around 60.

I like the temperature to be around 78. So, when I am sitting at home I dress like I am freeking ice fishing to stay warm.

Turning on the heat is a real issue because he likes it cool, and he pays the bill. So, if I turn the heat up, he will be uncomfortable and out a wad of cash.

My hands get soo cold! I wonder if I have some type of disease or condition? Probably not. I feel really healthy and I think I have good circulation.

What do I do?

Posted 2 years ago #
JanS
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explain the situation to him, and give him some extra money for the bill. 60 is ok at night, but, geez, my internal thermostat is set on high, and even I need heat at times. Or maybe just walk up to him and have a "laying on of hands" - lol. .....or wear gloves :)

Posted 2 years ago #
lazybeard
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It sounds like you have central heating, right? Could all the vents be closed except for your bedroom/areas?

Or get yourself a space heater and use it accordingly.

Posted 2 years ago #
LisaM
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Space heaters can make all the difference so try that for sure.
I actually have a minor autoimmune disorder called Raynaud's Syndrome that causes the circulation in the hands, feet and nose to come to a crashing halt when they get cold. Your finger tips or toes drain of blood and turn really pale and go numb - does that happen to you? Then when you warm them up, its really painful as blood re-enters the area.
It's a minor health issue, not much you can do about it. I got myslelf a hot tub - best thing I have ever done for the problem!So also try hot baths - hope that helps,
Lisa

Posted 2 years ago #
angelescrest
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I run cold as well.
Wool socks, down jacket...and raking leaves or Jillian Michaels' 20 minute DVD (on sale at Target/a friend turned me on to it) really gets the blood going.

Posted 2 years ago #
j
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I too have Raynaud's Syndrome but my toes and fingers turn blue. It happens to me at all temperatures, no matter how warm or cold. Something that really helps my hands are the gloves that have the cut off fingers with the mitten that pulls over. Using mittens, your fingers stay warmer because they are warming each other, kind of like a sock.

Posted 2 years ago #
acemotel
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brrrr! 60 is freezing! I second the space heater, and chip in on the electric bill. We have a space heater in one room, and it really gets the room nice and toasty. There are these foot-warmers you can buy to stick in your shoes over your socks to keep your feet warm. If it were 60 in my house, I would be bundled up in a sleeping bag all the time. Sounds like your roommate has a condition, not you!

Posted 2 years ago #
The Velvet Bulldog
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I just run extremely cold. When everyone else is comfortable, I'm freezing. I also have to keep the heat low to save money, and I'm in an old drafty house. The answer for me is to layer up. I wear long underwear at home, heavy socks or multiple socks, pullovers with a wool sweater, and a hat. Yep, a hat in the house--makes a big difference. Also, I've knit handwarmers (which are like fingerless gloves) but haven't brought myself to wear them indoors yet.

Posted 2 years ago #
EmmyJane
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I have this same problem at work-freezing hands! I make regular trips to run my hands under warm water. That seems to do the trick.

Posted 2 years ago #
pigeonmom
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Until my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis was diagnosed, my hands were always cold.

Posted 2 years ago #
JenV
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I also have cold hands. I wear fingerless gloves pretty much all the time. If you want a nice pair, head over to Etsy.com and type "fingerless gloves" and you'll find a nice selection from lots of different sellers.

Posted 2 years ago #
squareeyes
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Wow, I couldn't live in a house kept at 60 degrees. That's just too cold to be comfortable.
I highly recommend you get an oil-filled radiating heater to use as a supplement (mine is a DeLonghi, can't remember if it's got 5 or 7 fins). It's on wheels so you can take it to whichever room you're spending time in, and supposedly uses less electricity than other types of space heaters. I heat my house with a gas fireplace and ceiling fan so only bring my DeLonghi out when the weather gets really cold to supplement the fireplace. It's ideal.

Posted 2 years ago #
itneverrainsinwestseattle
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Thanks for the feedback! I think I will try using a space heater. I am also going to research the various syndromes/conditions (Raynaud's Syndrome) although I don't think I have that.

After posting this last night I realized turning on the heat was an option for me, and I felt really blessed. I realized being cold was simply a fact of life for some people.

I found this online last night. Confucius said, "cold hands mean a warm heart."

Posted 2 years ago #
JoB
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i wear fingerless gloves in the house.. my hands are icicles if i don't..

and yes, i have Raynauds

Posted 2 years ago #
bangles
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Check out Costco. We got an energy efficient dish that uses something like the same amt of power as a light bulb. Really puts out nice toasty heat and a lovely glow. Was only around $50.

Posted 2 years ago #
lazybeard
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I second those dishes, we use them at work and they keep us nice n' toasty. I work in a warehouse w/o heating or a/c and 50' ceilings.

Posted 2 years ago #
JoB
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if you are wanting a warm room to escape to..
you can't beat the oil filled heaters for keeping a steady temp at a good price.. and they can be had for around 30... try big lots.
if you want to quickly heat an area.. the dish is faster... the one at Costco rocks...
heating the bathroom before you bathe can really make a huge difference in your day and that only takes a small heater.
slippers are worth their weight in gold.. as are lightweight longies and fingerless gloves... the fleece ones wash up better and don't pill so much... and an old fashioned shawl:)
We kept our thermostat at 65 during minnesota winters and cold is not my friend. even here i don't heat the entire house more than 65.. just the room i spend most of the day in.. unless of course we have company:)
wear longies and bring wine just doesn't resonate as a dinner invitation:(

Posted 2 years ago #
Jack
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My hands and feet were cold ALL the time until I received acupuncture to make them warm again. After the first treatment I had to remove the bed covers because my feet were so hot. I had to go back and get more acupuncture to make them a bit cooler. From that point on I have had "normal" warm feet and hands. Honestly, I didn't think it would work. Acupuncture is rather strange. I never know what to expect with the treatment, but the results are absolutely fabulous. Give it a try! -Jack

Posted 2 years ago #
jellyfish
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Talk to your friend, and then compromise. Meet the difference with a space heater. And then offer to pay a higher portion of the heat bill in order to adjust the temp.

You will adapt to the colder temp. Personally, I'm stifled above 70 degrees. The "ideal" room temp has been shown to be between 68-72. It's been published, so you could use that to present your argument to your friend.

Posted 2 years ago #
JoB
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jellyfish..

ideal for whom? the mean? the average? the healthy?

an ideal room temperature is one at which you are comfortable.

I am NOT comfortable in a room where the temp is 68-72 unless i am wearing longies, socks, shoes or slippers, a sweater and fingerless gloves... or am standing directly in the mid-day sun reflected through a window... or unless i a furiously cleaning or otherwise exercising.

Comfort, like many things, is individual..

Posted 2 years ago #