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    The past couple days I get really cold spells and turn the heater up in our house to where everyone else feels warm and just fine. Me though, Im still curled up in a blanket shivering cold with goose bumps so I take my temp. and its normal. Strange.

    I just turned 23 so I dont think its hot and cold flashes...maybe enemia or something? I dont really know but its freaking me out a bit. In a town not too far from us there were a couple cases of menengitas-sp??...but I dont feel like I have the flu. Anyone??

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    Default Re: Cold and chills, no fever though? freakin out..

    (this is not medical advice. if you're really scared, go to a doctor.)

    Some ginger tea will help you feel warmer - just chop up some ginger, put in pan with water, boil, and drink. It's good with honey.

    In the meantime... is your pulse high? Blood pressure low? (you can take it at the walmart pharmacy). Are you eating regularly? Look at your tongue in the mirror - is it shaking? What color is it? Is it scalloped around the edges from your teeth?

    For a quick iron fix, you can get some yellow dock root and make a decoction - put a lot of it in water and simmer until you have half the water. Add molasses for more iron and to make it not so gross.



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    Default Re: Cold and chills, no fever though? freakin out..

    Sounds like a viral infection. Could be more serious. If it persists get to a doctor ASAP !

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    If it helps any, I am always cold and having chills. I constantly have a blanket around me when I am home. Check the thermostat and see what the temp is in the house. My grandma is a depression era baby and she refuses to push the temp up above 71 because she worried about the power bill being too expensive.

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    Default Re: Cold and chills, no fever though? freakin out..

    One possibility- Low thyroid. Low thyroid function results in a lower than normal body temperature.Go to an internist and get your thyroxin level tested.

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    ^ She said her temp is normal, she just *feels* cold.



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    Default Re: Cold and chills, no fever though? freakin out..

    98.6 is AVERAGE "normal". A "normal" temp can be as much as a full degree higher and 1/2 degree lower depending on the person. It could be a host of things from circulatory to an infection to hormonal. Since WE are NOT physicians, she would be best off consulting one.

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