Ice Cold Neck And Shoulders

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Lilja
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Ice Cold Neck And Shoulders

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Hi all,

My neck and shoulders are always ice cold, even to the touch. I use wool scarves around my shoulders, but it does not help. I even go to sleep with a wool scarf around my shoulders. Of course, this is a very minor problem of all the MC issues we experience, but I’m just curious. I have always been the frozen type, and maybe I should have been born in a warmer climate, but I wonder if this is a sign of some sort?

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Post by Adelaide »

I really feel the cold and I live in a warmer climate. It doesn't snow here. Everyone has been complaining about what a hot summer we have had and I think it has been lovely.
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Post by Gabes-Apg »

managing body temperature is linked to multiple issues and can be hard to pinpoint

it can be linked to thyroid, it can also be linked to nerve damage,
might be a bit of trial and error to figure out root cause.

I struggle in heat and humidity, opposite to Linda. I am enjoying the cooler autumn (fall) weather!
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Post by Lilja »

Thank you Gabes. I'm not complaining about the Norwegian winter, because I have this constant feeling of cold "draft" in my neck, and my shoulders are so cold. A huge difference to touch my other body parts which are warm, but my shoulders and neck are cold as ice.

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Post by tex »

Lilja,

I have a similar problem some of the time, but it also involves my arms and hands. I blame it on neurological damage caused when I ran too low on B-12 and/or magnesium for years. But of course I'm just guessing.

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Post by Gabes-Apg »

cold intolerance is one of the symptoms of iodine deficiency

did your practitioner test for that?
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Post by tex »

As Robert De Niro would say, "You talkin' to me?" :lol:

I didn't know that anyone ever tested for iodine deficiency. My diet contains plenty of iodized salt.

In Lilja's case, fish are rich in iodine (among other foods).

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