what to do about cold hands

[cjsg]

My husband has cold hands all the time, it makes it hard for him to type, we are considering glove liners to wear alone all the time, looking at a brand called under armor glove liner, any other ideas?

[jillannf6]

i too have cold hands and i suggest the room needs to be kep t really warm1!!

lol Jill

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PS iS it a symptom of pARKINSONS?

[alllowercase]

under armour are big sponsors of my next door neighbours, Spurs football soccer club, so you're guaranteed losers with them. (sorry, couldn't resist that one).

Being serious, why not contact Under Armour and ask how they keep the Goalie's hands warm, but still with a full range and strength of movement

[Pete-1]

Get him to do the washing-up. There's nowt better than having your hands in hot for half an hour or however long. If you normally use a dishwasher then save the electricity and do it the old fashioned way.

[judam9 in reply to Pete-1]

don't like that idea at all pete.

[Pete-1 in reply to judam9]

works a treat thhough

[Pete-1 in reply to Pete-1]

Or a wee sample of whisky or rum or gin or brandy or one of each. Opens up the peripheral circulation and gets thins going.

[judam9 in reply to Pete-1]

haven't had a drink since march 29, 1971. but is do smoke, beats the nicotine patch.

[silvestrov]

Cold hands may be from a deficiency from Iodine - hypothyroidism. On of the prevalent theories behind Parkinson's is the Iodine Dopachrome Glutamate hypothesis. In the coterminous USA there are more Parkinson's. Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis and it is linked to de-iodized soil from the last glacial period. The same areas that had high levels of goiter had high levels of Parkinson's. If you choose to take an iodine supplement the dose should be higher than the pitiful 150 microgram recommended by US health professionals. 1 - 12.5 mg is best and the supplement should be taken with selenium.

The iodine dopachrome glutamate hypothesis:

orthomolecular.org/library/...

More about iodine:

newswithviews.com/Howenstin...

[jernor in reply to silvestrov]

Very interesting theory--thanks for sharing!

[silvestrov]

Also try methylcobalamin - it is the bio-available form of B12. The regular form of B12 is given to Parkinson's patients in the form of an injection and let me tell you about cyanocobalamin (the regular form of b12 used in the usa). Cyanocobalamin is derived from charcoal and does not exist in nature. Like the name implies, cyanocobalamin has 1 molecule of cyanide - you read that right, in its chemical matrix. Before cyanocobalamin is converted into methylcobalamin you body first has to remove the cyanide molecule. Methylcobalamin is also used for ALS, MS, chronic fatigue and AND - peripheral neuropathy - a symptom of symetrical PN affects the hands and feet. I take this supplement and it is cheap, safe and like very energizing. 5,000 micrograms is the common and do NOT be disturbed that this dose is 83,333 percent of the daily dose. ALS patients in Japan went on doses of 50,000 micrograms a day - 833,333 percent of the daily dose - and it extended their lives by 2 years.

[srarndt]

I had a similar situation for some years. I agree on the hot water/doing dishes manually as an immediate aid to this problem.

I have had even better results though by 2 practices:

1) Chi Gong has helped the most. Most anyone can do it, it can be done sitting if the individual has terrible balance issues, it is not at all strenuous, it requires no special equipment, and, best of all it seems to help minimize a number of other PD symptoms if you practice it regularly.

2) Simple meditation that utilizes guided imagery and which includes an image of you "exhaling through your fingers". I know that might sound a bit weird to some out there, but it is kinda tough to argue with success. And, I know a number of people who have had great success with this.

As far as the thyroid issues, I would encourage anyone to check this out with their movement disorder specialist (and a well informed pharmacist - not just their GP or even a endocrinologist before adding any new medications to your repertoire. I am not at all "anti-medication" but why take more than absolutely necessary? Just sayin'...

PS ( I am on thyroid replacement meds because i do not have a thyroid gland.)

Best wishes!

Steve

Bisbee, AZ

[jillannf6]

I HAVE V COLD HANDS ALL THE TIEM

I PUT IT DOWN TO BP BEIGN LWO BTU NTO THE CASE

SO I DO NOT KNWO THE CAUSE BUT CANT WAIT FO RTHE WARMER WEATHER!

LOL JILL