Cold Hands?

WonderMonkey · 03-22-2017, 08:39 AM

Are cold hands common in LC? I read a bit through google search that it is but I can't see why.

Any thoughts?

Avocat · 03-22-2017, 01:28 PM

When I slip and drop out of ketosis I know that I'm back in because I get cold feet at bedtime. I've noticed my fingers will get cold easily too but my biggest problem is frozen feet at night. I've kind of chalked it up to a combination of eating very low carb and my hormones being out of whack.

Grace1313 · 03-22-2017, 02:58 PM

I don't know WM, but am sure glad to see you!

WonderMonkey · 03-23-2017, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Grace1313

I don't know WM, but am sure glad to see you!

Hello!

clackley · 03-23-2017, 06:35 AM

I believe cold extremities are common on any weight loss program.

baileygirl3 · 03-23-2017, 08:12 AM

My hands and feet tend to stay cold..all the time

susan46 · 03-23-2017, 09:30 AM

Cold hands all the time. I even get Raynauds syndrome in a couple of fingers in the house sometimes.

srinath_69 · 03-23-2017, 09:34 AM

I have cold feet and hands, especially when fasting. I ate what is almost a fat bomb yesterday and realized I still had cold hands and feet, but somehow it bothered me a lot less.
Thanks.
Srinath.

Mistizoom · 03-23-2017, 09:50 AM

I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome (primary) which is an auto-immune disease and is cold hands to an extreme. Cold and sometimes stress triggers circulation to be cut off to one or more fingers and they turn completely white until I can warm them back up. I now believe my ketogenic diet triggered the Raynaud's, based on information I discovered recently, and the fact that my first Raynaud's attack was about a month after I started keto. I figured this out when I started having a lot more carb "cheats" last summer/fall and thus am no longer in ketosis, but have not had one Raynaud's attack this winter. Raynaud's attacks were a daily occurrence for me the past several winters while I was in ketosis, even while taking medication to try and help the Raynaud's. I have gained some weight from over-eating, however, so I am now attempting to transition to the Perfect Health Diet which is a lowish carb paleo-type approach which incorporates "safe starches" daily into the diet. Note, I don't believe it was the weight loss itself that was the issue, as I was maintaining my weight for about 3 years and still had the daily Raynaud's attacks in the winter. I am still working on it, but I hope the new WOE will eventually mean I can start losing weight again while keeping the Raynaud's at bay. It is hard because I am also insulin resistant and if I overdo the carbs I feel terrible. But if I had to pick weighing more or dealing with Raynaud's attacks daily, I will take the weighing more hands down.

clackley · 03-23-2017, 12:31 PM

Mistizoom - sorry to hear of your challenges but happy you are finding some relief. I wonder if you have tried the GAPS protocol. It is suppose to be good at reversing some auto immune issues. Might be worth looking at if you haven't already....

Mistizoom · 03-23-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by clackley

Mistizoom - sorry to hear of your challenges but happy you are finding some relief. I wonder if you have tried the GAPS protocol. It is suppose to be good at reversing some auto immune issues. Might be worth looking at if you haven't already....

Hi Cathy, thanks! I haven't taken a look at GAPS but I am also reviewing the Wahls Protocol and AIP (Paleo Autoimmune Protocol), so I will add GAPS onto the list to consider.

srinath_69 · 03-23-2017, 12:48 PM

I am wondering if I have got this now.
Is there a test for it ? I guess I'll have to google away.
Thanks.
Srinath.

Puppy love · 03-23-2017, 01:05 PM

Mistizoom...sorry about your challenges. Look into all your choices. Remember you will not always see results right away. I go to a very well known pain specialist who recommended exercise to help reduce my pain. It took 3 months of daily exercise to start to see the difference. Yours is an auto immune issue way different then my issue. Just. Don't want you to give up if you don't see results right away. Best wishes to you.

Mistizoom · 03-23-2017, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Puppy love

Mistizoom...sorry about your challenges. Look into all your choices. Remember you will not always see results right away. I go to a very well known pain specialist who recommended exercise to help reduce my pain. It took 3 months of daily exercise to start to see the difference. Yours is an auto immune issue way different then my issue. Just. Don't want you to give up if you don't see results right away. Best wishes to you.

Thank you for your kind thoughts! I do agree I need to try and give myself some time, and not give up finding a solution that works for both weight loss and my health issues.

03-22-2017, 08:39 AM	#1
WonderMonkey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vandalia, OH Posts: 352 Gallery: WonderMonkey Stats: 274.8/257.5/200?? Start Date: Jan 3, 2017	Cold Hands? Are cold hands common in LC? I read a bit through google search that it is but I can't see why. Any thoughts?

03-22-2017, 01:28 PM	#2
Avocat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 332 Gallery: Avocat Stats: 234/197/170 WOE: LC/HF + IF Start Date: November 14, 2014	When I slip and drop out of ketosis I know that I'm back in because I get cold feet at bedtime. I've noticed my fingers will get cold easily too but my biggest problem is frozen feet at night. I've kind of chalked it up to a combination of eating very low carb and my hormones being out of whack. __________________ "The reason we are scared of cholesterol and fat has to do with the fact that there are drugs to lower cholesterol [$29 BILLION/year industry] and 50 percent of what we grow in America is now either corn or soy, which can easily be manufactured into low-fat products." Dr. Cate Shanahan (from "Cholesterol Clarity" by J. Moore & E. Westman)

03-22-2017, 02:58 PM	#3
Grace1313 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,319 Gallery: Grace1313 Stats: 236/188/175 WOE: Low Carb my way Start Date: September 9th, 2016	I don't know WM, but am sure glad to see you! __________________ " I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be, but by the grace of God, I am not what I once was". - John Newton Reminder to myself: share the grace I have been so freely given. For Cynthia: I need food to fuel my body, not my emotions!

03-23-2017, 06:35 AM	#5
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,147 Gallery: clackley WOE: N.K.=vlc/moderate protein/high fat Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	I believe cold extremities are common on any weight loss program. __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together!

03-23-2017, 08:12 AM	#6
baileygirl3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Where The Green Grass Grows Posts: 827 Gallery: baileygirl3 Stats: 177/137/135 WOE: Low Carb	My hands and feet tend to stay cold..all the time __________________ You will never be happier than you expect. To change your happiness, change your expectation. - Bette Davis

03-23-2017, 09:30 AM	#7
susan46 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Upper Midwest Posts: 653 Gallery: susan46 Stats: 256/210/150 WOE: Low calorie, intermittent fasting Start Date: April 2016	Cold hands all the time. I even get Raynauds syndrome in a couple of fingers in the house sometimes.

03-23-2017, 09:34 AM	#8
srinath_69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cola SC/Charlotte NC Posts: 622 Gallery: srinath_69 Stats: 238/149/138 WOE: Fibonnaci fasting, BPT atkins 20 Start Date: Jun 1, July 25, Aug 15, sept 15, Oct 12	I have cold feet and hands, especially when fasting. I ate what is almost a fat bomb yesterday and realized I still had cold hands and feet, but somehow it bothered me a lot less. Thanks. Srinath.

03-23-2017, 09:50 AM	#9
Mistizoom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,871 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/230/190 initial goal WOE: attemping the Perfect Health Diet Start Date: low carb - 11/2012, PHD - 2/2017	I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome (primary) which is an auto-immune disease and is cold hands to an extreme. Cold and sometimes stress triggers circulation to be cut off to one or more fingers and they turn completely white until I can warm them back up. I now believe my ketogenic diet triggered the Raynaud's, based on information I discovered recently, and the fact that my first Raynaud's attack was about a month after I started keto. I figured this out when I started having a lot more carb "cheats" last summer/fall and thus am no longer in ketosis, but have not had one Raynaud's attack this winter. Raynaud's attacks were a daily occurrence for me the past several winters while I was in ketosis, even while taking medication to try and help the Raynaud's. I have gained some weight from over-eating, however, so I am now attempting to transition to the Perfect Health Diet which is a lowish carb paleo-type approach which incorporates "safe starches" daily into the diet. Note, I don't believe it was the weight loss itself that was the issue, as I was maintaining my weight for about 3 years and still had the daily Raynaud's attacks in the winter. I am still working on it, but I hope the new WOE will eventually mean I can start losing weight again while keeping the Raynaud's at bay. It is hard because I am also insulin resistant and if I overdo the carbs I feel terrible. But if I had to pick weighing more or dealing with Raynaud's attacks daily, I will take the weighing more hands down. Last edited by Mistizoom; 03-23-2017 at 09:53 AM..

03-23-2017, 12:31 PM	#10
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,147 Gallery: clackley WOE: N.K.=vlc/moderate protein/high fat Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Mistizoom - sorry to hear of your challenges but happy you are finding some relief. I wonder if you have tried the GAPS protocol. It is suppose to be good at reversing some auto immune issues. Might be worth looking at if you haven't already.... __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together!

03-23-2017, 12:48 PM	#12
srinath_69 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cola SC/Charlotte NC Posts: 622 Gallery: srinath_69 Stats: 238/149/138 WOE: Fibonnaci fasting, BPT atkins 20 Start Date: Jun 1, July 25, Aug 15, sept 15, Oct 12	I am wondering if I have got this now. Is there a test for it ? I guess I'll have to google away. Thanks. Srinath.

03-23-2017, 01:05 PM	#13
Puppy love Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,513 Gallery: Puppy love Stats: 203/126 /126 WOE: No sugar/grains-clean eating Start Date: October 1, 2012	Mistizoom...sorry about your challenges. Look into all your choices. Remember you will not always see results right away. I go to a very well known pain specialist who recommended exercise to help reduce my pain. It took 3 months of daily exercise to start to see the difference. Yours is an auto immune issue way different then my issue. Just. Don't want you to give up if you don't see results right away. Best wishes to you.

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