Is anyone experiencing major fluctuations in body temperature? I am a month post-op and have been noticing that I am always extremely cold. I have always had a bit of a cold intolerance (pre-surgery) as a symptom of my hypothyroidism. But now I find myself bundling up everywhere and it’s not even winter yet. I am thankful I do not live somewhere it snows or I don’t know what I would do. Has anyone experienced this and found a way to overcome?

This is a very normal side effect. If you did a search on this site I bet you can find multiple threads over time, so know you are not alone!

59 minutes ago, Ginger-Snap said:

Is anyone experiencing major fluctuations in body temperature? I am a month post-op and have been noticing that I am always extremely cold. I have always had a bit of a cold intolerance (pre-surgery) as a symptom of my hypothyroidism. But now I find myself bundling up everywhere and it’s not even winter yet. I am thankful I do not live somewhere it snows or I don’t know what I would do. Has anyone experienced this and found a way to overcome?

This happens as your metabolism adjusts. It does end up leveling out. I'm facing issues with being cold due to lack of insulation! 93 lbs really provides a lot of extra warmth LOL

I'm always freezing now! I see people in t-shirts and I'll have on a hooded sweatshirt. I have my heater on me at work even in the summer now.

@SleeveinIL thank you for the suggestion. I did previously search but apparently used the wrong search words. I was able to find more on the topic. ?

@SleeveinIL thank you for the suggestion. I did previously search but apparently used the wrong search words. I was able to find more on the topic. ?

I used to hate people who complained about being cold because I was always warm. Now I'm one of them. I'm always under a blanket or turning the heat up!

Good to hear it levels out...

I am freezing all the time now. I’m glad you posted this question.

I’m going through the same thing, I was always hot but now I’m freezing at work. I love it! Now I can wear all of the cute jackets and sweaters that’s just been hanging in my closet...it’s a pleasant change for me, I’m not even having anymore hot flashes come to think of it...yessss!! I hope that last lol

I’m going through the same thing, I was always hot but now I’m freezing at work. I love it! Now I can wear all of the cute jackets and sweaters that’s just been hanging in my closet...it’s a pleasant change for me, I’m not even having anymore hot flashes come to think of it...yessss!! I hope that last lol

I'm wearing fingerless gloves as I'm typing this....brrrrrrrrr!