How do YOU handle the cold?

[JudiBlueEyes]

Yes it is!  I love the cooler weather seasons.  I don't tolerate heat well.  Even my mother who's moved to a warmer climate laments not experiencing the change of seasons and the cool crisp air here in the Northeast.
Judi

[cassiebythesea]

cassie. Beware, you will be called a Liberal.

Oh, I've been called plenty worse.

Isn't it great that we all love different weather? And there is a place for us all on earth where we thrive.

Tony

You know, I'm totally willing to endure the 100+ summers for those fantastic winters that are in the 70s. Match that with the sea breeze rolling in, and I love it here.

[Lady Sarah]

Isn't it great that we all love different weather? And there is a place for us all on earth where we thrive.

Tony

Fortunately, we seldom see snow around here. But, it does get cold enough. And I know when the cold is on it's way. Getting old has given me a painful barometer called rhuematism. Warning for the younger generations: it's genetic. If your parents or grandparents got it, so will you.

It can sometimes be a pain getting cold weather gear. Most places only sell parkas, hats, and gloves as if Texas is part of Hawaii. Global climate change has not made it that warm in the winters yet.

[anzu2snow]

My parent likes to keep it at 68 degrees at home. I'd prefer 70, but most of the time I'm ok with a few degrees below that. I like the cold more than the heat. I can at least layer up if I'm too cold, but in the heat...there's no escape. I'm actually numb to temperature half the time. In most places like restaurants or malls, I don't notice it unless it's at either extremes.

[Angelic]

By not going outside. Of course.

[wonderland]

Lots of drinking.  LOL Just kidding.
I like to throw a jacket or shirt in the dryer a few minutes before leaving.
It gets very cold here, so that is my go too to get/stay warm fast.

[Denice]

I want a pair of fleece lined tights.

[Linde]

I moved from NW Wisconsin to SW Florida.  My goal was to never ever have cold feet again.  It was 88 today, no cold feet for me!

[femchick67]

make sure you have plenty of warm drinks and wrap up warm as if you are too hot you can remove layers off make sure you have plenty of gas & electricity

[Northern Star Girl]

make sure you have plenty of warm drinks and wrap up warm as if you are too hot you can remove layers off make sure you have plenty of gas & electricity

hi im 51 im 16 years post op male- female loving life nowadays being me accepted by society which i know can be hard looking to make friends and to help out with any advice needed pre op or post op most importantly make friends i live in UK work full time as community Carer love my job but can be really stressful at times a lot of responsibility .

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[Northern Star Girl]

make sure you have plenty of warm drinks and wrap up warm as if you are too hot you can remove layers off make sure you have plenty of gas & electricity

hi im 51 im 16 years post op male- female loving life nowadays being me accepted by society which i know can be hard looking to make friends and to help out with any advice needed pre op or post op most importantly make friends i live in UK work full time as community Carer love my job but can be really stressful at times a lot of responsibility .

@femchick67
Oh, and another thing, Femchick,
Would you please make a point to stop by
the Introductions Forum to tell more members about yourself.

Your introduction will permit other members here to know of your arrival... and you can expect more sharing of thoughts with other members... an as you get more involved in exchanging comments on various posts other members will be along to offer their thoughts and comments in response to any of your specific questions and concerns..

Now, after all of this Official Greeting stuff just for you  Femchick67  this thread can get back to normal !!!!

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place,
Danielle

[epvanbeveren]

I mentioned this to my Endo last week and there's actually a medical diagnoses code for this, as he diagnosed me with this after I mentioned him that I can't stand the cold as I used to do. Being on E hormones and having feminine T levels , welcome to womanhood

At work my coworkers still run the AC, even though its around and tonight below freezing. I get in at work and turn on the heat to 72F. (22C) At  home my heat is set to about 80F. (26C)

PS.

What is ICD 10 code for postmenopausal?

Menopausal and female climacteric states N95.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM N95.1 became effective on October 1, 2017.

[KallyFowler]

Me not, I live in Florida

[Linde]

Me not, I live in Florida

Me, too.  And pretty close to as far south as you can be on the main land!

[JanePlain]

I think HRT does change the ability to take the cold.  I am shivering cold even with the thermostat cranked up.  Glad we had a dog who is a 4 legged heater.   Probably should be spending more time snuggled up with my spouse...

[Monica]

I see the warning that this is an old topic, but I wanted to chime in, leave my two cents.
I'm usually good with in door between 60 and 75 or so. Outdoors is another story. If it's cold for a long time, like it has been lately, it's absolute murder at first, but lately, I'm finding that I get used to it pretty quickly. That's new. About two weeks of arctic cold, and I'm wearing shorts at 30 degrees, and loving it.

[NatalieRene]

I heard an interesting story on the news about how thermostats in office buildings are still to brisk temperatures, because most men are comfortable in temperatures in the low to mid seventies. Women whom do not cover up shiver and get goose pimples in that environment.

I wonder how it all stacks up for those whom are transgender. I know my hubby likes the AC set to 60°, if he can get away with it. I set it to 74° so the temperature will be closer to 77° where the bed is. I still cover up. He usually lays on top of the covers.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/
2015/08/04/429005094/women-theres-a-reason-why-youre-shivering-in-the-office

NPR

My boyfriend learned the error of this practice of making it super cold because when I snuggled I would be cold and absorb his body heat.

[Lady Sarah]

Honestly, all the news about the latest polar vortex made me glad I live in Texas. It's bad enough when we get to 40°, since I have sciatica. There is no way I could  handle -40°. Heck... today, we enjoyed t-shirt weather at a nice cozy 78° outside.

[NatalieRene]

Honestly, all the news about the latest polar vortex made me glad I live in Texas. It's bad enough when we get to 40°, since I have sciatica. There is no way I could  handle -40°. Heck... today, we enjoyed t-shirt weather at a nice cozy 78° outside.

I'm in Texas too and it was beautiful today.

[Linde]

I'm in Texas too and it was beautiful today.

Kind of cool in Texas, isn't it?  It was mid 80's here, and it is about tim to put the down coats away .  Southern Floridians are wearing those at any temperature below 70!