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Posted 10/14/2011 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Last nite I woke up about 4 AM, feeling sooo "chilled"..I was shivering-!  NOT a "nite sweat"-there was NO sweating!  Just a chilled feeling...that lasted for about 15-20 seconds, at most.  Then, it went away & I went back to sleep!    I DID have my central A/C on--even tho it was not really hot outside! (btw--I am a 64 yr old male-normal wt-not diabetic, no chronic issues)-

Anyway-This also happened to me about 2 months ago--& I have had it happen...very RARELY- maybe once or twice/year....last few yrs!

Last time it happened, I told my Dr--he did not think it was anything serious--thought "could be anxiety or hormonal"- confused

I recently returned from the Mayo Clinic (In Rochester Minnesota--for a neuromuscular issue--that ALSO turned out to be nothing)- & they gave me a very thorough blood test-Everything was fine--I should add I am a bit of a hypochondriac, & worry I have some serious disorder! smhair

I would appreciate -if a few of you could get back who have ALSO experienced this sensation & what YOU feel it could be--or what your Dr. said--!  I hate feeling "alone...withn this issue!

I did some "internet"...research & I could find nothing!   Some sites attribute it to "hormonal changes" (could it be "male menapause"..?  Is there such a thing?    Other sites mentioned anxiety!  Hoping I can get some feedback--Thanks--Robert wink

Posted 10/14/2011 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi W, this sounds pretty normal to me, especially in light that you've recently been given a clean bill of health by your dr.

At night during sleep, our metabolisms drop. HR, BP, respiriory rate are all slowed (in a good way) and our core temperature goes along with it. To wake up with a chill is pretty common.

Remeber those of us with anxiety just pay more attention, and assign worries to all of our body's sensations...the average person probably wouldn't have even taken note of this.

If you would like to take a look at this website, it has the most comprehensive list of anxiety symptoms I have seen, and chills are on the list...it may help ease your mind:)

http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms.shtml

Take care, and here's to a better night's sleep tonight,
S.C
Posted 10/14/2011 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Wotan,

Hey there, nice to see you.  I would trust in your Drs. and suspect that it was a normal body quirk then your anxiety went into the "what if ?" mode.

SC explained it very well and I agree with her. Also we are  more sensitive to temperature as we age.

Take care,

Kitt

Posted 10/14/2011 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Dear SC and Kitt--Thank BOTH of you so much for your emotional support & encouragment! wink

It is wonderful, caring people like you two-that makes this site so wonderful!

Stay well, Regards, Robert ("Wotan"...was a nickname I got in Jr High School, cause I like Norse mythology, & I was a skinny kid...as opposed to the "mighty Wotan"-! tongue  

Regards--Rob (Wotan) 

 

Posted 10/14/2011 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
tongue  http://01varvara.wordpress.com/2008/11/23/konstantin-vasiliev-wotan-the-supreme-god-of-the-ancient-norse-1969/ tongue

S.C.

Posted 10/15/2011 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Robert,

You are very welcome and keep on talking with us as we do value your friendship here in the forum.

Your nick name was much better then mine................I was called "fatty" by the kids and my Dad called me his little "piggy".............ouch ! smhair

Hope your week-end is awesome.

Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 10/15/2011 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
i get that and whenever i do...i think its a visit from my father who passed away LOL they do say, ghosts are cold! LOL

im not making a joke...i truly think this LOL

you are fine. if not, its hormonal. I get it often!
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