My husband is almost always cold. He wears a heavy fleece indoors in the summer with the thermostat set at 78. Sometimes he even turns on the space heater in summer. It is almost always on in the winter. When he exercises, he warms up, but most of the time he sits reading or on the computer, so doesn't maintain that warmth for long.
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Feeling suddenly and intensely cold is something many people with Parkinson's experience, so you're definitely not alone in this!
Parkinson's can affect the autonomic nervous system — the part of the body that automatically controls things like temperature regulation and blood flow. When this system isn't working as it Show Full Answer
Feeling suddenly and intensely cold is something many people with Parkinson's experience, so you're definitely not alone in this!
Parkinson's can affect the autonomic nervous system — the part of the body that automatically controls things like temperature regulation and blood flow. When this system isn't working as it should, it can make it hard to stay warm or warm back up once you feel cold. A MyParkinsonsTeam member described it well: "It feels like having a fever constantly. I'm warm for five minutes, then cold, then warm." Another said they were freezing cold all winter and simply could not get warm.
Some things that may help include:
- Layering clothing — loose, breathable layers you can add or remove as needed
- Electric blankets or throws — great for staying cozy at home
- Keeping your home warm — space heaters can help, just use them safely
- Limiting time outdoors in very cold weather when possible
- Avoiding alcohol, which can cause your body to lose heat faster It's worth mentioning this symptom to your neurologist, as they can help determine if it's related to autonomic dysfunction and whether any adjustments to your care plan might help.
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