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Posted 2/9/2019 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I have been under a lot of stress with anxiety lately. I have managed to get down to 30 mg Celexa in the last few months. But in the last week, I have increasingly had very sweaty feet. My feet have always been cold, and I have night sweats often. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, and my hormones are lacking.

So, I am hoping it's just anxiety and not anything to do with my slightly elevated cholesterol. Does anybody else here have this problem? What can I do to stop it? My feet are itchy, sweaty and tingling.

Thanks
Posted 2/9/2019 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry that you are so stressed and are experiencing anxiety. While I do not have UC, I am your age and deal with autoimmmune disorders: celiac disease, Chronic Autoimmune Gastritis, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Celiac disease, attacks the small intestine, but it is systemic. It is the only AI that has a known trigger gluten. When my celiac disease is activated by an accidental gluten exposure, it triggers even my two other AI issues. Hormones are whacked. I experience anxiety and depression.

Look for coping techniques and research the AIP diet which was recently studied at Scripps in San Diego and they achieved a 78% remission rate (patients stayed on their medications). Food can help heal!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5647120/

I still have night sweats and hot flashes, but they are improving. Not sure if they are a result of AI issues or just my bad luck. My mother sailed through menopause and she has Graves Disease. Consider wool socks. My daughter has Raynauds and wears them because they keep her feet warmers and absorb sweat. Even if wet, they keep her warm (we all use them when camping).

P.S. I would NOT worry about elevated cholesterol. It is a shame our generation was led to believe this!
Posted 2/10/2019 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

The medication could be causing you to have the night sweats but I would go and see your doctor and tell them what your symptoms are just to rule out other causes.

In the meantime use your coping skills to help with your anxiety.

Hibee
Posted 2/11/2019 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Cycling lady, I will sure check out the AIP diet. Thanks.
I believe my cold sweaty feet are Chilblains...i looked it up cause I am a hypochondriac according to my husband, lol.
I need to walk to help with cholesterol, but the cold weather freezes my feet. One day, my feet burned through a long hot shower. A few days later, I get sore red bumps on a few toes that hurt. Now I am wearing wool socks.
My Grandma had a stroke, and both my parents have high cholesterol so I worry, as I am in poor shape. Not over weight anymore, just lack of exercise.
Posted 2/11/2019 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
SB,

I am a professional athlete and also get chillblains on my toes. It is not indicative of being in bad shape...

...just a circulation issue that is likely genetic. Woman are especially susceptible.

Keeping warm and as dry as possible (absorbent foot powder) helps! smile

S.C.
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