CIRCULATION

[Red18]

Anybody got any ideas on ways to help my circulation? I'm like death. My hands are feet are always cold. Freezing. Went for a walk earlier had to wear gloves. Thanks all

[Calliope153]

I know this only too well - in the recent cold snap my outfit for the daily walk was:

I wool neck warmer plus 2 scarves over nose (breathing warm air helps)

Mittens rather than gloves are supposed to be warmer (but I often wear gloves and put mittens on top).

Cosy socks/fleece socks and shoes or sheepskin boots

Thermal hat

Layers (3) and wool coat.

Looked like the type of person you would cross the road to avoid but it worked for me.

I've given up faffing around with the little heat pads you can get in outdoor shops to go in your gloves but many people swear by them....

[HectorsDad]

It’s often mentioned on here- the fellowship of the bedsock!

Some of the heat pads are excellent, especially the charcoal ones that look like tea bags, ie amazon.co.uk/Hands-Instant-...

(Other suppliers etc etc).

Most of the gel type pads are useless.

[Red18 in reply to HectorsDad]

Hi. I do use the teabag ones. Roll on summer...

[Bazmack48]

Are you on Bisoprolol? I suffered with cold hands etc until I ask to change Beta Blocker. Warm as toast now.

[Red18 in reply to Bazmack48]

Hi. Not on Bisoprolol. Just take aspirin

[Mary_Janet]

Hi

I feel for you. I have always felt the cold and had cold hands and feet all my life. I am not on bisoporol but I do have to take warfarin.

Through out winter I having needed to wear at least three layers, the first being a long sleeved t shirt. I also wear thermal socks on my feet. ( bought at Marks and Spencer)

When I go out I wear a warm woolly hat, sheep skin gloves and a thick coat and scarf. When the temperature dips I have to change my gloves to ski gloves, not glamorous but essential for me to keep warm. I have thick soles boots which just about keep my feet warm. It's all a bit if a palavar having to wear so many layers but I am so miserable when I am cold.

Hopefully the warmer weather will come soon and warm us up a bit.

Best wishes

Mary

[Red18]

Thanks Mary for your advice. I do wear lots of layers. I look as if I have out on so much weight with all my layers when anybody sees me out..