OT: Hyperreaction to cold air

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone is experiencing an increase in symptoms (headaches,

post-nasal drip, fatigue)when you are in an air-conditioning draft or even

outside on a nice day, but with a cool breeze blowing. My situation is so bad

that I have to wear a hat even at 60 or 62 degrees, and I still get an increase

in symptoms. In the winter, I need to wear a hat & a hooded jacket but I still

have worsening symptoms still. It is one of my most severe problems because it

limits me to the point that I have become more home-bound because I don't want

to become sicker than I already am. We've had to stop going out to eat because

no matter where I sit, I am in a draft & I become so stressed out because I know

I am going to have big problems in the next few days. I know I have low thyroid

(Hashimoto's) but other people do too & don't have the severe reactions that I

do. Unfortunately, I have been on all thyroid meds there are & none helped me,

only made me feel worse, so my doctor said not to take anything. My TSH is

usually around 3 or 4 (it's supposed to be around 1 or so). I've had tons of

cortisol saliva tests & mostly came back ok except for elevated night time

saliva. I feel that my adrenals must be shot but don't know what else to try

for them either. The glandulars make me nervous. Rhodiola helped me at one

time, but then it stopped giving me energy. I don't know if it is a lyme thing

or what. I just wanted to know if there is anybody else that is having these

problems & how you are dealing with them. Thanks for any thoughts.

Susie

[Guest guest]

Just one thought Susie,

Did you take breaks from Rhodiola? I take a 2-day break from it each month.

Otherwise it will lose its effectiveness. Most herbs need occasional breaks or

they stop working or you find yourself raising your dose.

Sorry I don't have any other suggestions, but I'm sure you'll get some!

Khaya

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> Hi all,

>

> Was wondering if anyone is experiencing an increase in symptoms (headaches,

post-nasal drip, fatigue)when you are in an air-conditioning draft or even

outside on a nice day, but with a cool breeze blowing. My situation is so bad

that I have to wear a hat even at 60 or 62 degrees, and I still get an increase

in symptoms. In the winter, I need to wear a hat & a hooded jacket but I still

have worsening symptoms still. It is one of my most severe problems because it

limits me to the point that I have become more home-bound because I don't want

to become sicker than I already am. We've had to stop going out to eat because

no matter where I sit, I am in a draft & I become so stressed out because I know

I am going to have big problems in the next few days. I know I have low thyroid

(Hashimoto's) but other people do too & don't have the severe reactions that I

do. Unfortunately, I have been on all thyroid meds there are & none helped me,

only made me feel worse, so my doctor said not to take anything. My TSH is

usually around 3 or 4 (it's supposed to be around 1 or so). I've had tons of

cortisol saliva tests & mostly came back ok except for elevated night time

saliva. I feel that my adrenals must be shot but don't know what else to try

for them either. The glandulars make me nervous. Rhodiola helped me at one

time, but then it stopped giving me energy. I don't know if it is a lyme thing

or what. I just wanted to know if there is anybody else that is having these

problems & how you are dealing with them. Thanks for any thoughts.

>

> Susie

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