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oldmanofthesea

Feb 15, 2012

To: Buckeye_Slacker

Paraneoplastic syndrome is extremely rare. There are 9 separate sub categories listed under this syndrome. What many of you are experiencing as chills could possibly be micro-seizures or nerve tingling along the skin. My wife suffered from many of the same symptoms posted over the last few years on this site. However, our neurologist isolated her problem in a matter of months. Every normal and some very expensive tests were run on her and showed nothing. A CAT scan was done from head to toe and one extremely small spot on her left kidney was the only thing which needed investigating. They found a very early stage one clear cell cancer growth. The kidney has been removed but the same symptoms still persist. Our doctor expects many months to pass before we see a reduction of symptoms...if any. This paraneoplastic syndrome is extremely rare and many people do not have a clue until it is too late and cancer has become a major problem or they are missed diagnosed with Alzheimer’s because their memory can be affected. Do not panic, just look it up and read everything you can. Then ask your doctor about the possibility.

oldmanofthesea

Feb 15, 2012

To: vanderbull

oldmanofthesea

Feb 15, 2012

To: an9eleyes3

maca321

Feb 18, 2012

To: Buckeye_Slacker

I take MACA from the health food store to balance my hormones.

acton

Feb 19, 2012

To: THX1167

Have the same symptons--

Bein

Feb 21, 2012

To: all

Has anyone considered that drug companies are creating viruses that keep us buying their crap, and dump them into public places where they thrive and reproduce... in us? Viruses developed in the lab?
A gift that keeps on giving!

cindylou287

Feb 29, 2012

To: worriedcitizen

Don't get to attached to the Tylenol.

maria0968

Mar 01, 2012

To: rorbon

Hi I also get these chills but for me i realized that it would mostly happen when my blood pressure was high. try taking your blood pressure when you are having these chills. also i stopped taking anti anxiety medication and i would also get chills so i would have to take 1/3 of the pill to feel better. b12 deficiency is also another cause. hope this helps.

MrsAristotle

Mar 01, 2012

To: maria0968

Hi have my brother has recently been diagnosed with dysautonomia.

He suffers with chills, high blood pressure and anxiety, and takes beta blockers and blood pressure tablets. The beta blockers help his anxiety. IF he doesnt take them then he gets worse.

CHILLS.....

The autonomic nervous system controls many things, and one is circulation. IF someone is stressed or taking certain medication, or has an underlying disease, virus, auto immune condition, Fibromyalgia, nervous system disease including M.E. this can cause the body to feel FREEZING COLD, even to the point of shivering.

Basically the autonomic nervous system is OUT OF CONTROL. The switch is stuck on high and can affect the nervous system.

I could have MS or M.E. or Lupus, and I get these periods of feeling totally freezing.

Another thing is SMOKING can give you this as it affects the circulation. My husband smokes and sits on top of the fire even in the summer.

Certain medication can cause this.

Hypothrodisim can cause this so can diabetes and iron defiency.

Oh and stress too....

ChillyOne1000

Mar 15, 2012

To: mommy_of_three88

yes, precisely as you list

Jaykit

Mar 15, 2012

To: Jackievasque@gmail.com

I'm only 19 years old my bones feel like chillie and I get major headaches abd fever I get it too often it prevents me from talking care of my daughter :( I eat right exercise and drink vitemuns and water :/ idk Wat is but I need help

ChillyOne1000

Mar 15, 2012

To: mommy_of_three88

yes, precisely as you list

gongo

Mar 26, 2012

To: chills

I am 38yr old female, I started getting chills about a year ago, they are in my back very strong like I hv ice cubes on my spinal cord. usually more severe fr the area right between my shoulder blades but the chills spread thru mu whole back,so strong it hurts, not much pain really but very uncomfortable, The only thing that helps is lying on my heating pad, I put it right in the center between my shouder blades, these episoded happen anytime but are worse by far at night and noticed that they come about 7-10 days before my monthly cycle so that leads me to believe it's hormone related, idk?? It's only in my back focused on my spine!.....???

Sin_d21

Mar 28, 2012

I currently have these symptoms and I have been getting them for some time now. That is the reason I came across this. I feel very cold and my body aches. I also have a headache but with these chills and aches it is now hard to feel. It feels like a fever but I check and there is no fever. Sometimes it will last a week and sometimes just one day. I am at a loss on what to do.

Tikikitty44

Apr 01, 2012

To: NELS54

You might have Fibromyalgia. This just happened to me two days ago - and lasted for about 2 days. At the same time, I had severe swelling in my ankles and hands/fingers, and a sensation of heat on my face, although I did not have a fever. It must be a nerve issue....

LauraRN72

Apr 05, 2012

To: Tizzz

I have the exact same thing. For the evenings when your face gets really warm and red, have you been outside in the sun (even for a little while) or sat in an office with UV florescent lights? I have this same thing, and I feel very warm like the heat is seeping out of my face -and my husband says I am very red and I feel warm. No fever. I have psoriatic arthritis and my rheumatologist says the red/warm face is a photo-sensitivity caused by either the sun or the UV lights.
The bone aching cold chills - I have yet to figure out. But I see him again in a week and plan to ask. I am newly started on Enbrel and methotrexate and wonder if this could be the cause.
I will try to keep you updated on what I find.
Peace
Laura

MickiCallahan

Apr 21, 2012

To: disgustedpatient1959

i have these symtoms (symptoms) so bad.did yo ever find out what it was. i hope so.

Haily12345

Apr 27, 2012

To: angellex

Hi Angellex, how long did it take you to have treatment with the chiropractor before you fell better. I also have bad heartburn and chills. If possible, where and what is your doctor name? Many thanks!

BDrazek

May 23, 2012

To: Danielle714

Hello to ALL with the shivers,

2 month ago I came across this forum looking for answers to my incessant shivers. I did not find the answer, so I embarked on personal journey to find one. And I did!

Through self-inquiry I came to realize that I did not have shivers when I wake up; they appeared about 20 min after breakfast and continued for several hours. Then, they would fade and re-start in the early evening.

So, I looked at my food intake (breakfast and afternoon) and what did I have? COFFEE (oh, yes, lovely, organic and home brewed). I eliminated coffee and my shivers disappeared!  Inspired by this success I went on elimination diet for 12 days and this really made a difference; so many nagging symptoms simply vanished. My mood became very stable and happy, no more struggles getting up in the morning, no more afternoon slump, constant hunger. Instead I have increased energy and self-confidence. I also got rid of my angina that has been nagging me for about 4 years. The most surprising, however, is the fact that I had to lower my thyroid medication as my previous dose of Armour Thyroid (45 mg) started to give me hyperthyroid symptoms. I am now down to 25mg.

Through this diet I found out that I am sensitive to coffee, green and black tea, dairy (even my favourite yoghurt and organic butter), gluten, chicken and tomatoes.

I can say with some confidence that in many cases, shivers may indicate allergy or sensitivity to a particular food.

I need to mention that my diet for many years now has been impeccable, with mostly organic, healthy foods and absolutely no junk food of any kind. It turned out that consuming foods that were incompatible with me made me feel very unwell.

Lastly, I  dropped 3 pounds without any effort at slimming.

I followed the book Diet Wise by Dr. Keith Scott Mumby. His elimination diet is easy and pleasant.) I did all the testing but decided to stay on his plan  (with few additions) as I feel great, never hungry and get all the nutrients I need

I looked up this forum again to share with you my success, and perhaps inspire you to try Diet Wise. It really works!

momz2busy

May 29, 2012

To: Vegeeto

Hi Sweetie!
Your story really touched me- you are waaaaay tooo young to suffer like this. Please - all of you- rent yourself "the secret" on audio, video or book. It will change your symptoms and your life!!! with much love, Laura

woody56

Jun 07, 2012

To: JohnMWales

Hi I have been taking statins for many years. I have been experiencing the chills for about four years.

SillyHeart

Jun 11, 2012

To: JohnMWales

I take Atenolol and experience the chills too. However, I've taken the Atenolol for a year and only started having the chills about 3 months ago so I'm not sure if they're related, although I've suspected they are.

elizabeth955

Jun 23, 2012

To: Vegeeto

Hello
iam having the same proplem and ilost my jobs my freinds my social life because of this,

happygolucky41

Jun 25, 2012

To: mommy_of_three88

1. Severe feeling of being cold as the main symptom (when it's not cold in the room and there is NO reason for being cold like just getting out of the shower)
2. Chills, shaking, shivering as the second most severe symptom
3. Joint aches
Also....
4. Always happens between late evening and midnight (ie right before bed)
5. Cold feeling does not subside after putting 2 or more comforters on.
6. Only ends when you eventually fall asleep and then you just feel drained in the morning
7. No anxiety, loss of consciousness or memory, or any other neurological symptoms
8. Doesn't happen very often but has been going on for years
9. Rarely take medication
10. Almost never gets sick

Yes, I have been having these same attacks for over 12 years now. Always in the evening or during the night - it never happens once I am asleep
The shivering continues even if I am in a very hot bath. The joint aches are so severe that it fulls as though I am pulled limb from limb and involve a fair amount of body contortions without my being able to control it. The shaking is so severy that I cannot stand up straight or hold anything in my hands.
The attacks happen so sporadically and seem to have no relation to food, stress etc. Sometimes 6 months will go past without one and then I will be hit with 2 in a row. Lately, I have noticed a bad headache while the attacks are taking place and nausea which does sometimes lead to actually being sick.
I have had complete blood work tests - all negative. I have been tested for Malaria, thyroid problems and aneamia - all negative.I am very healthy otherwise and this is probably why the doctors are't too worried - I just feel I am getting older and I don't know if my body can take the strain of these indefinitely.

Any clues you have would be hugely appreciated.

Dessert_Cherry_Bomb

Jul 15, 2012

Wow, I am shocked to see how many people here have the same exact thing I have been experiencing for the past few years. I'm mid-30s female with no children. It happens only at night in bed, sometime it will wake me up, but usually it's just as I've woken up to get a drink, use the restroom, etc. It comes on so suddenly, and I'm just incredibly freezing. I'm shaking so hard my teeth rattle, I have goosebumps, and I just have to pile on blankets or robes and lie as still as possible, just shaking. I usually stay this way until I fall asleep. The feeling of coldness is so deep in my bones it literally hurts. I can go from a perfectly comfortable sleep in a normal temp room, to suddenly so freezing I'm shivering uncontrollably. It happens once every few months, and I can't find anything to connect it to. I do have Type 1 diabetes and Crohn's disease, but I don't know how these would relate. I'm just amazed there are so many other people out there with this exact issue. Maybe one day we'll know what's happening to us.

jaxx2012

Jul 24, 2012

wow i cant believe how many people are going through this. I have been suffering this problem for about 4 years now.It started the day i was due to leave hospital with my new born.I felt really drained,my head felt tight and tingly and i started to shake and felt absolutely frozen.I thought it may have been from the severe blood loss i just had and didn't worry too much.10 days later i made my hubby take me to the ER cos i could not stop shaking and thought i may be having a hypo due to having had gestational diabetes.They run a number of tests and found nothing. It subsided for a while and then came back.I find before it comes on that i feel really tired an feel full and bloated. My neck starts feeling stiff then it moves all over.I feel frozen but yet hot.Like my blood is running cold. I tremble like a leaf in a wind storm for about 10 min then it goes away.Other times i just feel frozen,even when i am in front of the fire and a hot bath or hot bed will calm me down.I have always put it down to hormone changes as i am perimenapause and suffer anxiety attacks due to it as well.I have rheumatoid arthritis as well and know its nothing to do with that.My thyroid is fine,hormones tested fine,blood work is fine so blow me down i have no idea whats going on.I looked up all the symptoms i have and the fact that i had my tubes tied came into the equation and many others said they also had the same symptoms afterwards.If men are also having these chills then the hormone thing can be ruled out unless we have an over production of testosterone.Any one with an answer please help cos i am at my wits end.

DavidA123

Jul 25, 2012

To: Sai387

...I had the "Chill Problem" on and off for some years.I had Pain in All
Of my Joints,could Barely Walk at times?..(by the way,I am Replying to the Original Post-by Danielle). So,during a check-up in the hospital about 4
years ago,Doc was sitting in my room,perplexed-all of my tests seemed
Within Normal ranges. So I pipe up and say..."I was reading a story about
A lady (in a Health Digest), and She had the same Symptoms as Me,"
He said,"What was the Diagnosis?"... And I replied "Fibromyalgia". Doc
Looked Stunned,jumped to his feet, and said,"I'm Ordering Up some More
tests right away!". Within 1 day and a half,I was discharged, and I had my
Pain-Type pills.I Still get Chilled and have a few Frozen Attacks, but I can
Stay on Top of this thing now, because the medication Helps.

rubyred2012949

Jul 27, 2012

To: JohnMWales

Hello:) I started to experience chills last year when i was VERY ILL and had 2 surgeries 10 days apart, i did have a Urinary Tract Infection as well , so i thought that might be the cause,but i was treated for that in the hospital and it showed negative when all the antibiotics were given and i gave a Urine Specimen.I was SOOOO incredibly cold, freezing when i was in the hospital although i had several blankets on me @ all times..After i returned home after 19 days, i still had the chills on and off for about 1 month or so, then they were gone !! I never had a fever either.They did return a few months later , so NOW i still get them periodically.Tonight they started again, so i decided to go on line to see what information i could obtain.ALL the comments you and all the others made are exactly what i have been experiencing, so now im thinking it could be sooo many things,so im going to start by eating better, going to the chiropractor and drinking ALOT of water.I don't have insurance sooo i can't go to the Doctor,but iam going to start taking vitimins as well.Thank you for your comments, Martha

ladyofsteele

Jul 28, 2012

Like u say your completely healthy, it could be as simple as getting blood drawn to check for hormonnial imbalance. Don't let everyone spook you out.take care god bless.

ladyofsteele

Jul 28, 2012

To: danielle714

Like u say your completely healthy, it could be as simple as getting blood drawn to check for hormonnial imbalance. Don't let everyone spook you out.take care god bless.

ladyofsteele

Jul 28, 2012

To: Danielle714

Like u say your completely healthy, it could be as simple as getting blood drawn to check for hormonnial imbalance. Don't let everyone spook you out.take care god bless.

Ahtes

Aug 12, 2012

To: The Group

I had the chils last week just before I was getting ready for bed. I felt like lightening bolts of chills travelled up and down my body and then the tremors started and the shaking and teeth chattering. I actually think I passed out because when I woke up, I was radiating so much heat I could feel it a foot away from the top of my head. I actually turned on the light to see if my skin had been burned. The soles of my feet ached for 3 days like someone had beaten me with a cane. I now sleep with a heating blanket at all times, even now, in August. I was so weak the next day, I couldn't even get out of bed or eat. I hope I never go through that again, and I hope the rest of you get to feeling better!

Chillyinfl

Aug 14, 2012

I was having these same symptoms for a few years. Seemed to get worse and more frequent when fatigued. Something I read made me decide to stop taking low dose aspirin regimine. I have not had these chills for almost a year. Have my fingers crossed that the aspirin was causing it and this will not happen again. Hope this helps someone.

sistersib

Sep 23, 2012

To: Milliepat

You really need a thyroid scan and uptake. I fought drs for a long time because all blood work came back normal. When they finally did scan and uptake guess what it wasn't normal. There have been no good thyroid studies done since the 1940's which is one of the reasons that thyroid disorders is one of the most undiagnosed problems in this country

callmecarebear

Oct 18, 2012

To: Everyone

Something interesting you may want to try....believe or not, some licensed psychologists can help you 'train your brain' to increase blood flow to your extremities. Usually, this treatment is for people with poor circulation or a lot of stress that leads to them having cold hands or feet all of the time. This training is called "biofeedback training", and is fairly common. It probably will not be able to cure your chills.
If your doctors confirm your chills are not due to something like a viral or bacterial infection (the most common cause), or other causes, you might want to try to alleviate some of your symptoms with biofeedback training. If you can increase blood flow to certain areas of your body, you may feel warmer and subside your chills a bit.
Usually this is accomplished in only a few sessions. You may even be able to find some videos online. It can help keep you calm in stressful situations too :)

Shackdaddy20

Oct 19, 2012

To: rorbon

I was shocked to read your post as I have very similar symptoms. I am a 48 year old male and had this for about 15 years now. Take blood pressure meds, low dose aspiran. I seem to notice more when tired, end of week usually Fridays. Doctors tested thyroid and other items, no luck. Doctor suggested I get blood drawn when chills begin...not sure as this happens at night and no one can touch me, let alone stick a needle in my vein. If anyone has idea, please respond.

Mtrainier

Oct 27, 2012

To: Shackdaddy20

I have had the sudden severe chill syndrome for the last 45 years, usually a few episodes per year, that are not related to any illness. Last night I had a rather severe one, so did a web search for the first time and came across this one.
There are always a few common factors for me. Most often after eating at a restaurant, then going outside when the temperature is around 30 to 40 degrees, often with humidity higher than 50%.
Usually at night
A few years ago, it got hit after leaving a restaurant with my older brother who drove that night. While shaking uncontrollably, I notice he did not start the car, because his hand was shaking too badly. It was the first time we knew the other had this problem. So maybe they will find a genetic root cause some day.

Jackman54

Oct 28, 2012

To: hergohergo

I have had these same symptoms starting in June. I have also been to numerous doctors and blood tests - all normal. The chills feel as though they are inside my body and not skin surface - although I do get those as well. I have needed to wear a jacket in a restaurat or move theater because I get cold - when others dont because they are not. But the chills, feeling warm and flushed - all with no fever, happen frequently. I have generally low body temps in the 96 to 97.5 range is my normal. Have you learned anything further?

Clif11112222

Nov 30, 2012

To: Vegeeto

Hey, I understand your frustration, experiencing the same syptoms (symptoms) too but no one can tell exactly what's going on inside me. Something has to come through, there has to be an answer out there, hopefully sooner than later, I trusting God to help us, He hasn't fail me yet. Will let you know the results whenever it finally happens.

Best Regards
Clif

sinaloa432

Dec 06, 2012

To: Mandy6218

Its frustrated to read about this problem. I started to look for answer about this problem because my husband has bad chills and it seems to happen only at night when he is in deep sleep. But what I studied is chills only happen when the body is trying to tell you that you have infection, you have to find it, you got to examine your body and think if there's anytime in your life you got hurt and it didn't cause any pain, the infection is inside anywhere of your body. I am on the way to prove I'm wright because I found my husband's problem, the infection is in his three toes, so I am waiting for the doctor to do toe surgery on my husband. I will get everyone update to see if I finally found the problem. Hang in there everybody make sure to think hard and examine your whole body. God Bless everyone....

TiredOfChills65

Dec 10, 2012

I am not alone! First time i got these i was 17. I am now 46 and it seems to be getting worse. I am having these more oftrn, almost every night during the colder months. They hurt, i cant move,i scream, and the only thing that help is getting into a hot shower when i can get myself there! No doctor knows what it is, blood tests come back ok. What are we suppose to do? This is crippling...

Joe_from_FL

Dec 21, 2012

I get these after being out in the sun all day and then it's cooler in the evening. Also, if I am outside for an extended period of time, and touch (or sit in) something cold. Once it starts, I need to immediately get to a warmer place, usually lasts at least an hour. No correlation to being sick, just happens all of a sudden.

Freezin

Jan 05, 2013

To: hr_jenn

Hi,
I have same problem as all of you. I have a condition called dysautomia. Its a problem with the autonomic system. My body doesn't regulate my temp or blood flow correctly. You need a GOOD neurologist.
Maybe this can help

shayesuzanne

Feb 01, 2013

I had my knee replaced 8weeks ago and about 5 weeks ago I started having chills for hours. I drink hot tea or hot chocolate lay under blankets with a heated mattress pad nothing helps the chills I cant take a bath yet because of the knee surgery. It my be my body still healing the knee.I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I am so miserable. Md took blood tonight to check thyroid.

toocold4u

Feb 02, 2013

To: MrsAristotle

Hi this is unbelievable but seems more and more people are suffering with this and i am now one of them. It's almost like the nervous system is giving up...but in a physical way. I started suspecting t.b. shot for work, two shots of HALDOL (nasty stuff) that I received as part of a weird paranormal experience (they thought I was going crazy), followed by a spinal tap to rule out meningitis, followed by a Benadryl shot for a life-threatening allergic reaction to the Haldol...oh and all this within a short time, preceded by super stress. I have been following the chronic fatigue theory and this crap is worse than a real disease because I believe it is just caused by toxin/stress overload

sweetpea815

Feb 22, 2013

To: toocold4u

I also have this non stop 24/7 however you might want to see if any of you have taken the antibiotic cipro or levaquin with or without predsione. It causes cns and autonomic nervous system damage. I can barely move anymore, severe pain everywhere.. started as shoulder tendon, then spine, stomch issues.. can be a nightmare. pins and needles all over.. The pain is tremedous.. Alot of people have a delayed reaction, if it is not too severe this will get better but if you are like me it may stay. I have to walk with a hot water bottle inside my shirt to stop the shivering..
If you suspect you have these issues go to Levaquin wall of pain on facebook and read the stories... I hope NON of you are suffering this.. but it will not show up in blood work or anywhere...

evergreen16

Apr 04, 2013

To: happygolucky41

Visit a neurologist!
I had a sinus infection that seemed to linger for months, but doctors told me that I didn't have infection. They recommended neurologist, but I didn't see the point, right. But I didn't have any other option left so I went. Turns out a nerve problem was causing it, and I can suppress the nerve with just a small amount of medication. Then the nerve should heal on it's own.

Schwartz17

Apr 05, 2013

I get these chills all the time, have been like this ever since I was little, so for about 27 years.
Sometimes taking IB Profin makes it go away.

princessxlh

Apr 13, 2013

To: Dessert_Cherry_Bomb

I have the same issues-always comes on at night too. Do you or anyone out there get a uncontollable urge to stretch right before the shivering starts?

kjbse

May 06, 2013

To: DavidA123

What pain medication did your doctor give you for the Fibro?

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