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What Causes Sudden Chills In The Body?

Recently a few times I have gotten suddenly very cold like I have ice in my veins for no reason, like right now, even though the roomies 73 degrees. But I just checked and my temp is 97.5. Last time i warmed up very slowly in bed, woke up feeling great and warm. Years ago, after birth every time and when over exhausted I d get freezing with terrible shakes. I d lie under several blankets and husband on top for weight. I would eventually warm up. This is simliar to that but not as bad. Nor am I pregnant or have given birth recently. A month ago I was diagnosed with Celiac disease, hypothyroidism (I m on 16.25 mg thyroid med) and chronic reactive mono (I think that s what it s called.) I m often anemic, but I don t think it s just that. I ve had also adrenal issues before. What is this and what should I do?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Chills are non-specific symptoms that may come from several different reasons.

However, one of the likely common causes is a thyroid condition. The fact that you were recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is on a high dose of thyroid medication which I suspect your initial thyroid level was significantly low.

I advise you to repeat the thyroid function again to ensure the current dose is adequate.

Cold intolerance is one of the most common symptoms from hypothyroidism, so this is likely cause that may be contributing to your current symptoms.

Severe hypothyroidism can also cause symptoms such as signs of hypothermia.

Again, it may be mixed presentation because mono virus which you mentioned above can also cause chills or it may be other causes such as another viral disease like influenza that you may have caught.

Please follow up with your primary care doctor or a doctor who is managing your thyroid condition to make sure your current dose is adequate and discuss further on any testing if indicated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Chills In The Body?

Hello, Chills are non-specific symptoms that may come from several different reasons. However, one of the likely common causes is a thyroid condition. The fact that you were recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is on a high dose of thyroid medication which I suspect your initial thyroid level was significantly low. I advise you to repeat the thyroid function again to ensure the current dose is adequate. Cold intolerance is one of the most common symptoms from hypothyroidism, so this is likely cause that may be contributing to your current symptoms. Severe hypothyroidism can also cause symptoms such as signs of hypothermia. Again, it may be mixed presentation because mono virus which you mentioned above can also cause chills or it may be other causes such as another viral disease like influenza that you may have caught. Please follow up with your primary care doctor or a doctor who is managing your thyroid condition to make sure your current dose is adequate and discuss further on any testing if indicated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Katie Lee, General & Family Physician