Cold Feet

[SuddenShock]

There have been some discussions recently about cold feet and various medications and I just wanted to share that I too have cold feet and sometimes hands.

I am on a plthora of medications and awaiting cagb but the point to the post is that last week I bought an "electric hot water bottle" from that well known online retailer.

What an absolute wonder, not messy, no actual water, hot in a few mins, boiling in 10, pocket to put hands (or feet) in, says hot for hours. Around £18, so impressed that I bought another - one for each foot! I also found that some of my cold feet is actually cold knees and thighs.

Not associatted with any retailer or product - just wanted to share!

[FinickyPlum]

Thank you gor sharing. I'm on 5mg Bisoprolol and cold hands, feet and nose!! It's horrible, our heating bill is through the roof! I bought an electric heated throw which I wrap round when watching tv. It's wonderful and very cheap to run. Roll on summer :))

[Alicant in reply to FinickyPlum]

Yes our heating bills are massive because of how cold I get …I’m 75 …illness not taken into account when Rachel Reeves took Winter fuel allowance away…

[PaulSax in reply to FinickyPlum]

I had the same issue on Bisoprolol, my consultant changed my prescription to Adizem and the cold hands, feet and dripping nose have gone. Neither tablets haven't made a difference. I've had 2 ablations, I'm on Rivaroxaban, Adizem and a Statin but still get episodes every other day. I'm now waiting for an appointment with another consultant for a 2nd opinion.

[SuddenShock in reply to PaulSax]

Hi PaulSax, I'm not on Bisoprolol but I do get the cold hands and feet and the runny nose.

Good luck with the second opinion, I think it is always worth persuing when things don't seem right.

[PowerFly in reply to PaulSax]

So you had a beta blocker replaced by a calcium channel blocker. I’m curious as these are different drugs for different conditions?

[Parsley56]

What a brilliant recommendation! Thankyou.

[PinkKizzie]

Hi SuddenShock, I, too, have cold feet, in fact they are like two blocks of ice, my legs are a bit cold too. I bought an electric throw and it's brilliant, even on the lowest setting. I'm nice and cosy when relaxing or watching television on my sofa. Take care.

[SuddenShock in reply to PinkKizzie]

I found out that my legs were also cold after I tried to warm my feet, I moved the water bottle around in bed and got a good nights sleep at last. The other benefit is that the hot water bottle is portable, I can take it with me (pre heated) when I change rooms or even visit friends

[Hoyde]

Thanks for the recommendation,I’m going to have a look for it. I bought a normal hot water this year but this one sounds better. I like the idea of pockets. As others have said I use an electric throw .

[Thanksnhs]

I bought one for my mum as she really feels the cold and it wouldn't be safe for her to try and fill a hot water bottle, she loves it, puts her hands in it when she is watching telly. I would also recommend. Char

[Brack1]

I have suffered from cold hands and feet ever since I was a child. Playing rugby at school was a nightmere, my hands would turn blue and the games teacher would scream at me for dropping the ball. . About 5 years ago I started Candisartan (only 2mg/day) as my blood pressure was starting to go up. Ever since taking it my hands and feet have been much warmer and more comfortable. A much appreciated side effect after 67 years of frozen extremities!