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What Causes Frozen Cold Even While Using Electric Blanket In A 70 Year Old?

Occasional, I gett frozen cold. It;s 70 degress in house and I have electric blanket and still feel frozen. I have good appetite and drink lots of water. I am 75 years old. Three year ago I was diagnosed prostate cancer and have received 35 radiation treatments. My PSA is now.00025; Eventually my cold is gone and then feel normal Please advise.. Much appreciated---Marcel Van Decker
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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Hello and thanks for your question. As we age we tend to have thinner skin and slower metabolism which both can contribute to feeling cold. It is also a good idea to check with your doctor and make sure that your thyroid is working normally as a low thyroid hormone can make the sensation of feeling cold eve worse. Exercising regularly can help improve circulation and increase metabolism and may also help decrease the sensation of feeling very cold. Good luck to you in solving this problem.
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What Causes Frozen Cold Even While Using Electric Blanket In A 70 Year Old?

Hello and thanks for your question. As we age we tend to have thinner skin and slower metabolism which both can contribute to feeling cold. It is also a good idea to check with your doctor and make sure that your thyroid is working normally as a low thyroid hormone can make the sensation of feeling cold eve worse. Exercising regularly can help improve circulation and increase metabolism and may also help decrease the sensation of feeling very cold. Good luck to you in solving this problem.