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A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Wenatchee, WA

Last year I was taking Effexor XR to help with my pain and hyper sensitivity to temperature.
I am no longer taking anything to help fight off the pain caused by the freezing winter weather.

I wear layers and have a heater under my desk but I still struggle.

I find myself aching from the cold and sweating at the same time when I go for my daily walk.

I would love some suggestions on how to deal with my temperature sensitivity.

November 13, 2018
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Members offered practical strategies for managing fibromyalgia temperature sensitivity, with many emphasizing the importance of layering... Read more

Members offered practical strategies for managing fibromyalgia temperature sensitivity, with many emphasizing the importance of layering clothing, including silk long johns and diabetic knee socks to keep legs warm, and using heated tools like microwavable rice-filled heating pads, cordless heating pads, heated mattress pads, and shoulder wraps. Several members suggested drinking warm or room-temperature beverages instead of cold drinks, staying gently active to maintain circulation, and planning outdoor activities for the warmest days of the week. A recurring theme was the shared experience of feeling both sweaty and freezing simultaneously, with members validating that these contradictory sensations are real rather than imagined, and encouraging each other to find personalized comfort solutions without guilt.

A myRAteam Member

I discovered silk long johns keep you cozy in the cold and don't over heat at room temperature Good luck

November 13, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I read you could fill a large sock with rice , close it , microwave for hear it freeze for cold. I am going to try it.

November 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Keeping hands & feet warm is important.i keep a check on the weather and plan my week accordingly.i run all my errands on whatever day it's going to be the warmest. Also I have a heating pad that is cordless,you just put it in the microwave. It's my best friend!

November 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Antidepressants, SNRIs are prescribed to treat nerve pain. I am a pharmacy tech and work in a hospital. This is an approved treatment for Fibromyalgia nerve pain.

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20050719/an...

November 21, 2018 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

I have found that I keep more comfortable if I keep myself moving a little. Also, I agree about the warm drinks. I nice cup of decaf tea or hot cider works miracles on me when it is cold out. My husband wanted a heated mattress pad and it works miracles. We each have our side with 3 zones that we can adjust as needed. Another thing that helps during the day is a heated shoulder pad. It's one of my favorites when I am cold. As you can tell, I also have a temperamental comfort zone.

Best of luck to you on keeping a comfortable temperature.

November 13, 2018

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