Regulating body temp

[nanalynnejames]

Not really sure if this is a Thyroid thing or not??  My body seems to have trouble regulating temps. I seem to over heat very quickly when its hot, even if I'm not doing that much. And when it's cold out, I get to the point where I take a hot bath just to get my self warmed up again. I am 47 years old and have been having this problam for about 5 years. Seems to get worse as I get older.

[sherryjustine]

Hi,

It could have something to do with your thyroid, but unfortunately another very likely scenario is your age.  Have you been through menopause yet?  It takes some people years to go through peri-menopause and menopause.  Due to your age, I would think this could be a likely cause.  Do you also get the sweats at all at night? Mood Changes? Appetite changes?  Cycle changes?  All of these can be related to us women getting older!  I would check with my obgyn.  The can do a simple blood test to determine if you are in menopause and perscribe medication to help ease the symptoms.  Be sure to let them know in advance about the thyroid condition and any other meds you might be taking!  Hope this helps some!
Sherry

[AR-10]

It might be a thyroid thing.

Intolerance to heat and cold is typical. My body temp has been running about two or three degrees lower since I developed thyroid problems.

So I am sitting here with a coat on right now, and my feet and legs are cold. Last Summer the heat would make me wilt quickly.