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Body temperature regulation

Hello,

I am a 19 year old Caucasian female and I'm having problems regulating my body temperature.  I live in the far northern area of the U.S. and in the winter, my body feels extremely cold and sluggish.  I wear an excessive number of layers of clothing and sleep under 5 blankets, but I still feel so cold that it seems like my body shuts down, it's hard to move, and I feel sleepy all the time.  Then in the summer the temperature gets up to the mid 80's, and when I go outside I instantly start sweating.  I feel like I'm overheating even in the shade, and I have fainted from the heat several times.  I have also noticed that I sweat excessively when I exercise.  After running only one mile, my face and arms are drenched in sweat, and the friend that I run with has only tiny beads of sweat on her forehead.  My thyroid has been tested several times and I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, though my TSH levels are normal and my thyroid appears to be functioning normally despite the autoimmune disease.  It has also been determined that I have a very high metabolism, but I'm not sure if that really relates to these symptoms.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I agree with Ricobord. If you are having problems you should be checked for other autoimmune disorders. Also just because your test were within range when you took them do not mean they will stay that way. Hashimoto's goes back and fourth alot. Here is a link to autoimmune diseases checklist that may be helpful to you.The second one is about hashimoto's disease and symptoms. You may also want to join the autoimmune forum on here they are great and give a lot of support. I hope these help.Best wishes, Sissie

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/autoimmune-checklist.htm

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/hashivshypo.htm
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Sometimes autoimmune conditions come in pairs or even groups. Hashimoto's is known to occur more frequently in people with related conditions, such as Sjogren's, Lupus, or even diabetes, which are also linked to temperature regulation problems.

Thyroid problems can definitely cause it but if your thyroid is under control and your temperature issues haven't improved, you might want to go back to your doctor to look for another condition that could be contributing to it.

This article has lists of possible causes and it might be helpful for you.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/body-temperature-regulation-problems.html

I hope you find an answer soon!
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