karlakay Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 My husband is so cold all the time. We know his red blood counts are staying low - around 9 - but he can't seem to warm up. Obviously he's been wearing his long johns and keeping a blanket on but any suggestions on other ways to get warm and stay warm. Are there any meds to help with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Has he lost alot of weight? My dad was ALWAYS freezing and she thought it was mostly due to his loss of weight. Space heaters are always a good option. What about those things you crack and put into gloves. Could you stock up and put them in his shirt? Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWest Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 There are a bunch of reasons he might feel cold, but other than bundling up, one other potentially easily fixable problem could be that he's a little hypothyroid. It's not really, really common with cancer or chemo, but a blood test can either rule it out or clarify if that's a cause. And thyroid replacement medication can treat it. Not likely, but easy to check and fix if that happens to be the cause. -Dr. West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I know it's no consolation, but my hubby is cold most of the time & we're in Florida. It seems to be a common problem for people undergoing chemo. Good Luck wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 My mother bought me a small electic throw that really helped when I would get so cold during chemo. I think she got it at Wal Mart. It was just the right size to take with me to the couch or wherever I needed it. It might help. Good luck. Myrtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I was freezing all the time when I was on chemo. I wore a jacket every day in the Miami summer and looked like a nut, but I'm back to normal now and can't take the heat once again. Good luck to your dad. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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