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Do we just get colder as we get older?

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harrypoooter · 16/01/2017 20:47

I'm not even old (32) but this year for the first time I've been freezing every day. I've had to start wearing Pj's and socks in bed and thermals at work ( very very cold office). Wondering if there's any theory behind it?

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PeaceOfWildThings · 26/01/2017 09:29

Have you had your thyroid checked lately? Hypothyroidism can creep up on one like that, and there's medicine to take for it. (reminds me, haven't taken mine yet this morning!)

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FinallyHere · 26/01/2017 09:44

Low blood pressure can also make you feel cold, at whatever age. Its not recognised as a medical issue in the UK, so no treatment. Might be worth knowing your blood pressure, to know whether it might be impacting you in this way.

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Anjelika · 26/01/2017 09:50

I think I have got colder with age. I do have low blood pressure though so that's an interesting theory that it can make you feel cold. I shudder (with cold not disgust!) when I see the local secondary school girls walking round in this weather with short skirts and ankle socks and bare legs. Reminds me of the battles I had with my own mum at that age over wearing a sensible coat instead of a tiny leather jacket. I also remember her nagging me to wear a vest - which I point blank refused to - as if! - and now I wear a thermal one every day!

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needalittleL · 26/01/2017 10:35

I was just confused as we've lived in this house for years (warm previous years) and nothing has changed physically (no weigh gain or loss) and I can distinctly remember my mum being cold all the time. I'm now having my duvet and 2 blankets over at night. My hands are freezing too all the time and feel achey. Just strange.

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