cold fingertips , toes

[cabinjar]

22mos out post transplant, wondering if anyone has there toes and finger tips intermitently go back and forth between cold and normal feeling ?

[AndrewT]

Dear cabinjar,

I supect, that you have, an 'intermitant' problem with your Circulation/ Heart. Clearly it ISN'T, I'm fairly sure of this, a Major problem- else you would not have been Transplanted.

I had to have a DAY, of Tests, prior to my Transplant- way back in July 2013- due to a 'Funny' Heart Reading.

I notice that you are, a few years, older than me (I'm 60) and sometimes, as we age, our Extremities can get a bit 'Blood Deprived' on occation. Think of it as- 'Your Garden Pump Is Thirty Years Old..... The Water Doen't Always 'Reach' The Fountain, especially on a hot day'. There isn't anything to acually 'worry' about, it's just 'A Bit Old'..... sound familiar? All that said IF this does become an actual Problem, rather than an occational Nuisance, then DO tell your Doctors/ Consultants.

Other than that.... put on a pair of gloves, some wooly socks and.... Enjoy Your Transplant!

AndrewT

[cabinjar in reply to AndrewT]

thank you sir, feedback greatly appreciated !

[Tony_Mimicted]

Hi, when u noticed that it changes between hot and cold, do the fingers change colors?

[cabinjar in reply to Tony_Mimicted]

No sir, thank goodness!

[Cabrilla]

Intermittent coldness with color changes (red, white or purple) can be Reynaud syndrome , which is usually harmless. If normal color then it's possible you are low in iron (check ferritin, not just hemoglobin/hematocrit).

Our bodies do have the ability to selectively direct blood circulation, like when more blood goes to the stomach after a meal, so it's possible your body is just deciding to slow down circulation to the extremities, which can be part of aging. Often getting up and moving around can fix the coldness temporarily.

[cabinjar in reply to Cabrilla]

moving does help will look into the ferritin and hemacrit. thank you for the input

[Denise-80]

Hi Cabinjar - I experienced cold fingers while taking cyclosporine for about 6 mos. The coldness was aggravated when I touched something cold. It was painful, and I would need to run my hands under warm water. After coming off cyclosporine, I didn’t experience it again. Not sure if it was the drug or not, but when I saw your question I wanted to share in the event it is helpful. I wish you the best.

[cabinjar in reply to Denise-80]

sounds very similar to whats going on with me. However looking into neurophathy as a cause. we"ll see. thank you for responding