What to do if nerve pain increases in cold weather?
There are many causes of neuropathy or nerve pain. Common causes are long-term uncontrolled diabetes, various types of nerve entrapment or nerve pressure problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, kidney problems, etc. Nerve pain can increase in severe cold weather in winter. This is because blood circulation in the hands and feet decreases in winter. Due to this, the ‘vassa nervosa’, which is a narrow blood vessel that carries blood to the nerves, can become narrower, reducing blood circulation and increasing pain. Even migraine headaches can increase in some people in severe cold weather. Pain is also felt more due to reduced blood circulation in the muscles.
In addition, many people’s hands and feet become excessively cold in winter. When the skin around various joints or bones is very cold, the sensitivity of the nerve endings increases. More pain is felt when something is hit or touched. In many cases, the amount of vitamin D decreases in winter, which causes mood or emotion, immunity, muscle aches, bone and joint problems.
Things to do: Wear warm clothes in winter, especially socks and gloves. Because the peripheral nerves in the fingers and toes are more damaged. You can take hot baths to reduce the cold. Dry baths are good in winter. However, diabetic neuropathy patients should be careful. Because their nerve sensation is reduced, they may not feel enough heat and may burn their feet in excessive heat. If you sleep with a hot bag under a blanket or cover at night, check the temperature first or fill it with lukewarm water. Bathing with lukewarm water, sunbathing, etc. are very effective in winter. Elderly and diabetic patients can use a room heater.
However, this can cause the environment to become excessively dry and the body to become dehydrated. Therefore, it is good to keep water in the corner of the room. Caffeine dehydrates the body and reduces blood circulation further. Do not smoke. Drink plenty of water. Laziness and pain overwhelm the elderly in winter. It is tempting to lie under the blanket. But you need to be active to increase metabolism and generate heat. If you want to avoid the cold outside, walk indoors or do indoor activities. Do arm and leg exercises. This will increase blood circulation. To get enough vitamin D, take a position in the sun on the balcony or terrace during the day. Vitamin D supplements can be taken. If the pain intensifies, the color of the arms and legs changes to blue, or you notice changes in the skin when you take a bath, then consult a doctor immediately.
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