Cold hands

[Jstpssng]

Keep your core temperature up and your hand and feet will not get cold. It also takes your body about three days to get used to the cold. It will adapt.

I believe that this is the best piece of advice you can follow. Staying dry is equally important... wet feet will suck the heat right out of you. I carry a sweat suit and sneakers in the truck for the ride home. Also, keeping your house at a cooler temperature is beneficial rather than being accustomed to 80', then going outside.

A few hints from University of Rochester...
Myths and Tips About Dressing for Winter - Online Medical Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center

 

[PhysAssist]

Hmmmmmmmmmm ... Like these?

Amazon.com: Sports Parts Mens Metallic Glove Liners White One Size Fits Most OSFM 16-050-01: Automotive

Them's the ones, but I have XL hands and unfortunately the last pair of "one size fits all" space gloves I bought to try to replace my old ones were way too small...

Thanks,
Thomas

 

[Egon]

Well, winter has arrived and as I have grown more senior, I can keep every part of my anatomy warm in sub freezing weather except my hands and fingers.
I would surly welcome any tips on how to remedy the problem and still maintain some semblance of dexterity.

Maybe get a physical to see if there may be deterring problems for cold hands.

 

[sixdogs]

Maybe get a physical to see if there may be deterring problems for cold hands.

Good point. I have read that cold toes and cold hands are signs of decreased circulation and possibly from hardening of the arteries. See a doc and check it out if you're older.

 

[PILOON]

I am in the same club.

I learned that what I have is called Renaud's syndrome* and is generally caused by vibration, like old chain saws.
It seems that constant vibration damages the tiny pathways in the extremities (hands, feet) and prevents the circulation of warm blood that keeps them warm.

In my case old chain saws, outboard motors did its number on my hand as neither had anti vibration grips that are now mandatory (OSHA).

Unfortunately in my youth I water skied 7 days a week as an amateur and professional basis.
I also greatly enjoyed winter skiing and both sports literally and constantly vibrated your feet.
On the water it was the waves and ripples, and on snow those old planks could be heard chattering as they sped down hill.
The early metal skis were the worst, you could hear the skier coming they chattered so much.

* Some chain saw owner's manuals explain this quite well.

 

[Looking4new]

Sam MacGee found the solution on the Marge of Lake LeBarge!

Yeah! That is where he was cremated!

 

[jymbee]

I have bit of wisdom pasted on to me from my days winter mountaineering. It really helps keep the feet and hands warm.
If your feet/hands are cold, put on a hat. If your hands/feet are still cold put on a warmer hat.

I've always heard the same advice-- basically how much heat is lost through one's head in cold weather. Been reading lately that this is a myth.

 

[Jstpssng]

I've always heard the same advice-- basically how much heat is lost through one's head in cold weather. Been reading lately that this is a myth.

I was wondering if anybody else had read that.

Out working in sub-zero cold today, thankfully the wind didn't blow. Once I got acclimated it wasn't that bad.
One thing which I noticed back when I used to wear a wrist watch; that hand always got cold sooner.

 

[tcartwri]

Your body will adapt. It usually takes about three days of working outside before you stop feeling miserable all the time.

 

[PILOON]

Your body will adapt. It usually takes about three days of working outside before you stop feeling miserable all the time.

The only sure cure is to go south!

Not 3 days for me, more like 75 yrs and still feel miserable.