It’s easy to laugh about cold hands, freezing feet, and wearing gloves indoors — but sometimes, it’s more than just poor circulation or a drafty office.
Feeling cold all the time is one of the early, often overlooked signs of hypothyroidism — a condition where the thyroid gland slows down, dragging your metabolism (and body temperature) with it.
✅ Always cold when others aren’t
✅ Needing gloves indoors
✅ Bundling up even in mild weather
✅ Fatigue, brittle nails, dry skin
If this sounds familiar (or you’re starting to dress like Jared Leto at Fashion Week just to stay warm), it might be time to check your thyroid levels.
Early diagnosis matters.
Treatment can restore your energy, improve your health, and yes — maybe even reduce your daily glove budget.
Stay warm, but stay curious about your health.
Read more on Emerging Therapies in Hypothyroidism via Annu Rev Med.
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