COLD

[Marsha B]

Ladies I am so cold i can't get warm, i am cold right down to the bones. Any idea's?? Also i am so tired , and i thought it would better after chemo.

Thanks!

[Lolly]

Marsha,
How far out from treatment are you? If you're still anemic from chemo, that could account for feeling cold, and definitely feeling tired...I'm still slightly anemic, I guess it's chronic for me because it's been over 2 1/2 years since my last chemo, although still on maintenance Herceptin and some say anemia can be a side effect of H. therapy. Talk to your doctor, there could be other reasons besides anemia.
Hugs,
Lolly

[Shannon]

I am the total opposite. I was ALWAYS cold blooded until chemo kicked me into permanent menopause (I'm 43). Now, I am HOT all the time. I get the flashes, but my core temperature has shot up and stays up. It is in the teens here lately and I walk outside with just a sweater on and people think I'm crazy. It feels so good.

Have you always been cold blooded? Is this something new? I'd mention it to the doc. He probably won't have a solid answer for you, but it probably won't hurt to ask.

Sending you WARM wishes,
Shannon

[Steph N.]

How is your blood pressure?
Mine is pretty low and was even lower on and shortly after chemo. Now "normal" is back to 110 over 75 or so. But for a while I could not get to 100!
I was cold all the time and would get in bed with a heating pad!
We live in Seattle area and it is not THAT chilly here. But circulation is a big factor in body temp.