Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Intermedia => Topic started by: Romano3128 on July 21, 2008, 07:12:09 AM

Title: Cold Spells
Post by: Romano3128 on July 21, 2008, 07:12:09 AM

Hello all!  I know it has been a while since i have been on and I will try and get on more often. I hope everyone is doing very well!   

I do have one question about cold spells!   I have been getting them a lot lately and I know it is summer and being cooled off is wonderful, I am a little scared that this is happening!  Is this related to my thal inter or just something else.   Any help would be appreciated! Till next time, stay beautiful!

                                                                          Chanty

Title: Re: Cold Spells
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 25, 2008, 02:38:07 AM

Hi Chanty,

Poor circulation or low hemoglobin levels might be a factor in feeling cold. One other thing that should be checked if it hasn't been recently is your thyroid function. A slow thyroid will make one feel cold, especially right after eating, and thyroid problems are common with thalassemia.