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For all you Cuties that live in really cold climates, I have a question. What kind of gloves do you find, to keep your hands and fingers warm ? Also what type socks do you get? I am having so much trouble with my hands and feet. These photos were taken in May when it was warmer weather, and it's NOT warm today. Are your gloves wool, leather, etc and what are your socks made of? Any links to order too, would be appreciated.....I was invited to talk about my concerns, by a couple of Cuties, but they may be sorry for the invite-lol-I could make a list-lol-just kidding. But I really am serious, and curious, to know how you stay warm.-Frozen -Toogie-I am under Drs care, should have stated but didn't say, this is caused from Raynauds Phenomenon, which is just a small part, of a bigger problem I have. It does help if I have something to keep hands/feet warm, though and thought someone could advise me about the gloves or socks.
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I would ask a doctor about this toogie.
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/raynaud/
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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You might consider getting battery operated socks and or gloves.
Yes you should go see about that.
I edited at top.
Buy gloves with batteries. Wear them anytime you are chilled. My sister gets hers from an online shop that serves mostly Canadians. The battery powered socks are wonderful!
Are your sisters the ones with the D cell battery? It looks like the weight, of such a large battery, would pull the sock down. I don't know.
More like this one
http://www.thunderboltsocks.com/heatedsocks_ladies.html
or
http://cozywinters.com/shop/heated-socks.html
http://www.thunderboltsocks.com/heatedsocks_ladies.html
or
http://cozywinters.com/shop/heated-socks.html
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crafter2243
13 Nov 2014
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I think rescuer is right. You should check with your doctor.
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I edited at top
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designgirl
13 Nov 2014
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I found great gloves at the dollar store. They are very warm and I can wear them for more than one season .
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I have all the normal gloves, from there,Walmart, Isatoners from JCPennys , etc and wear, sometimes summer and winter. I wondered about the gloves someone put in the photo with her bag in Projects. They were leather and had fur. They don't sell anything like that around southern USA, because our weather is not as cold as up in the northern states, thank God.
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I agree, so see your doctor, but in the meantime, buy some cheap knitted gloves from the dollar store, cut off the fingertips and wear them and you'll be surprised how much warmer your hands are. The feet are a different matter. I haven't figured that out yet.
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It's actually my fingertips that need the warmth the most. I edited at top.
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toogie, I have something that reminds me of your photo, in my case it is called Raynaud's disease, there is lots of information on the net, but the mayo clinic is most informative. like I said this applies to me and may not have anything to do with your situation. I wear double layers in the winter socks and such, good luck. toni lee
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Yes, I'm double layered. I went to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota when I was first diagnosed. What gloves do you find most beneficial ?
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karenalice
13 Nov 2014
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I'm no medical expert, but that looks like a case of Reynaud's Disease. Get thee to a doctor. Meanwhile, I don't find leather to be warm at all. Mitts are better than gloves... warmer when the fingers buddy-up. Anything fleece lined is warm & lightweight. Wool layers are good inside boots, as long as there is "breathing room"... not too tight a fit. I always wear socks with my slippers inside the house. Sure hope this is helpful.
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It is Raynauds, look at edit. I have 2 pair socks on and my fleece booties I made last year in Sewing or Projects, in the house. Does help some. I also sit with the heating pad on my feet or vise-versa, I should say. I also have a small electric heater in my sewing room, along with central heat. I need something more for going out tho. Thanks for suggestions.
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Have you looked into ski-wear? They have charcoal inserts that you can put inside boots and gloves to create heat.
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Forgot to mention the socks for ski boots, they now have thinner, very warm ones.
What do you google? ski boot socks? I'll try that..anything for the hands and fingers?
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i use socks that are 10% wool and i ware knee socks when i walk or when its really cold i ware ski pants just like the kiddies lol
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I wondered what you gals so far north do. I love the look of your snow but I couldn't survive there!
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sandyqueen
13 Nov 2014
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Google "heated gloves and socks" and see what comes up. Lots to look at.
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Sure will...why didn't I think of that. My brain must be frozen too-lol
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baydreamer
13 Nov 2014
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You can get hand and feet warmers , There are socks you can purchase and the warmer fits in it. When my husband comes home from ice fishing I take them from his gloves and put them in my socks. They really work.
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http://www.warmers.com/hothand-product-page/
www.warmers.com
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Thanks for the link, I will check them out, but this sounds like the packs.
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bettytaylor
13 Nov 2014
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I use rice bags, put in microwave, and put hands in-between the bags until hands feel warmer. maybe sewn like mittens would help you as little bits of rice is all that is needed. best of luck. bettytaylor
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I may try some mittens with the packs inside. It's just harder hooking kids in seat belts, on the bus with mittens, I feel clumsy.
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graceandham
13 Nov 2014
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Toogie, My first hubby was diabetic and the doctor wanted him to wear 100% wool socks in winter (try running shoes people for reasonable price) BUT WITH sock liners to wick any moisture or sweat away from foot. I think it was the two layers more than the wool than kept him warn.
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I beg to differ,I think it was probably the wool, and the doc was right about the wicking. I tend to do that as my feet thaw, they sweat.
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grandmamek
13 Nov 2014
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Toogie, I have something called toe warmers. They are put on the bottom of your socks. They are made by Hot Hands and they really do help with cold feet. I do not remember where I bought them, maybe Walmart or one of the sporting goods stores such as Dick's or Gander Mountain. They can not be put directly on the skin of the feet. Must be over the socks. You might want to give this a try for your feet.
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I am familiar with the Hot Hands, not sure about the toe warmers. Are they like a sock, you put over your other socks?
no, they just stick to the bottom of your sock.
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my 2cents worth. I have deer skin with thermal insulate they are by far the warmest gloves I have ever owned! I bought them years ago in Manitoba (when we were visiting) They have the tag on the inside that reads Thinsulate Insulation 40gram. I would think that anything that has this on the inside would be a warm alternative. Best of luck Toogie. ~hugs~
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as for my boots They are also Manitoba Mukluks & my feet are always toasty warm I love them! & I bought them for that very reason Manitoba (to me) is the coldest & longest place for winter & if it keeps them warm then it was worth the try & I have never been sorry that I bought them
I don't care what the cost, it will be better than amputation. I am going to google this and see what I can find. May ask for something like these for christmas, if I can wait that long.
I agree & here's hoping that "Santa" brings them to you
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Dear Toogie - that looks so painful. It is so difficult for me to imagine being so cold. It is summer here in South Africa and in the Cape where I live and even in winter it does not get really cold - we never have frost. I know that my cousin in law has slippers that are heated in the microwave. Perhaps there are gloves as well. Keep warm Toogie.
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I have some of those slippers. They came from Bed,Bath and Beyond. They warm up my feet but I can't walk in them. One thing, I'm afraid I'll slip and fall, another those seeds work their way though the fleece and stick...... It is painful and I feel like my nails are going to come off, sometimes. I know one lady,hers did come off, and I know another had part of the pointer finger amputated, because you develope 'ulcers' that won't heal because of blood flow and turns into gangrene.( I am trying to avoid this.) When they wanted to take her thumb off, she hopped a plane to John Hopkins. I don't know what JH did, but she still has her thumb!
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debswebster
13 Nov 2014
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OMG Toogie I have this too!! I have just read the link and it is very informative. I do not live in a cold climate - thank goodness, as I couldn't imagine how I would cope. Luckily I do not have too many episodes, but the first time it happened I was terrified!! I find that I have an episode if I hold something cold or for a prolonged period.of time. Thank you for showing me....I thought I was a freak. LOL. Good luck with finding warm gloves and footgear!!
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I don't touch cold things, if I can avoid it. If I drink something cold, I hold the glass with gloves on...Sorry you have Raynauds. If you don't mind me asking, is yours primary or secondary? Or did you just realize this is what you have? You can pm me- or -if you don't want to answer, I understand.
PM'ed you - at least I hope I did...? LOL
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Toogie, I have something close to that from frostbite. The tips of my fingers and toes loose all circulation. If I'm going to have to be out for a long period of time, I put some of the Hot Feet in my boots. There are also Hot Hands, that you can slip into your pockets and put your hands inside when you need to.
I have learned from hiking that layers do a much better job of keeping you warm that single socks or gloves. Start with a very thin pair of socks then put a thicker pair over that and your thickest over that. Heat gets trapped between the layers and keeps you warmer. I suppose you could do that with gloves, also.
I have learned from hiking that layers do a much better job of keeping you warm that single socks or gloves. Start with a very thin pair of socks then put a thicker pair over that and your thickest over that. Heat gets trapped between the layers and keeps you warmer. I suppose you could do that with gloves, also.
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HotHands Insole Foot Warmers
www.amazon.com
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Thanks Jerilyn. My daughter just bought me a pair of fleece gloves with neoprene. (She said they were from Avery.) They are large enough, because my hands are rather small, to put another pair of knit gloves on under them. It does help some. I always layer my socks and I have some Carhart mens socks with wool, but only got one pair to try.
Interesting!!
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Looks like you got plenty of advice. I don't have anything to add, just prayers.
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Now that is advice we can all do with, thanks.
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Bless your heart, nothing to add just more prayers.
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Appreciate them, Leaha.
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clintonmiss22
14 Nov 2014
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My Daddy was always cold because of blood thinners. He wore leather gloves that were lined with rabbit fur. Not too good for delicate work, but they work well when driving and outside.
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I know how he felt. When I was little I remember someone having some like you described. The fur was so soft.