Legs feel cold when studying?

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When I sit still and study for periods over 2-3 hours my legs feel colder than normal and I begin to pump my gastroc to get blood flow. I was wondering how common this was, and if I should wear compression pants or socks to help keep warm and also get the veins closed off?
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I like to walk around to "digest" information but when I sit still I can focus much better on things and am more productive.
I usually notice when exam time comes around a lot of people move their legs constantly when studying.
 
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Go see a doc bla bla derp derp.

I swear studying long hours does weird **** to you. I had fasiculations all around my body one point, and I was getting weird temperature sensations like someone spilling water on my arm at random times. My vision would randomly blur.

I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with anxiety evoked hypersympathetic sensations. lel
 
JP2740 said:
Go see a doc bla bla derp derp.

I swear studying long hours does weird **** to you. I had fasiculations all around my body one point, and I was getting weird temperature sensations like someone spilling water on my arm at random times. My vision would randomly blur.

I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me with anxiety evoked hypersympathetic sensations. lel
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I'm also a member of the benign fasciculation while studying club.
 
sinombre said:
I'm also a member of the benign fasciculation while studying club.
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**** scared me man.

brb i have ALS, my life is over. brb i have MS getting on crazy drugs.

Doctor was like "You are why I regret doing neuro. Didn't know I have to deal with so many ****s like you."
I was like "Gee, thanks I guess. Well cya."
 
If you study long enough you start to hallucinate and become paranoid =)
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JP2740 said:
**** scared me man.

brb i have ALS, my life is over. brb i have MS getting on crazy drugs.

Doctor was like "You are why I regret doing neuro. Didn't know I have to deal with so many ***** like you."
I was like "Gee, thanks I guess. Well cya."
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Jeez, that neurologist sounds like a ray of sunshine. Fortunately I had a professor warn my class about benign fasciculations during my first year neuro block so I didn't have the same impending doom feeling.
 
What do you mean by your legs getting cold? Is it a feeling of numbness?
 
No not numbness exactly, it feels like less blood flow that is probably why a lot of people pump their legs when sitting down and studying; I am sure most of you have seen what I am talking about.

...Fasiculations on the other hand happen from increased contractility of muscles, probably from coffee like Kahreek mentioned.
 
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Bathrover said:
I like to walk around to "digest" information but when I sit still I can focus much better on things and am more productive.
I usually notice when exam time comes around a lot of people move their legs constantly when studying.
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Studies have shown better recall and test taking because of increased o2 to the brain. I would say I'm gonna try this on my next exam but I probably shake a lot anyway. Feels good. Lol
 
Might as well take ginseng, ginger, and gingko biloba... wear sweatpants and sweatshirts with a beanie hat =)
 
whenever i study, i do leg lifts that are imperceptible to the human eye. they're called hummingbirds.
 
Same thing happens to me. I use these boots that I purchased on Amazon. They look ridiculous, but they make my feet feel so, so good... They saved me when I was cramming for the MCAT in the dead of winter. There are also heated socks or blankets you can get.
 
make hot tea and spill it over your peripheral limbs. the douse of warmth will perk your toesies up quite a bit lad
 
How about buying a foot stool? Take the pressure off your thighs.
 
Assuming this isn't a medical condition, maybe use a space heater?
 
I have felt that before and what I did was I massage my legs and get some menthol ointment until I felt am feeling a better.
 
JP2740 said:
**** scared me man.

brb i have ALS, my life is over. brb i have MS getting on crazy drugs.

Doctor was like "You are why I regret doing neuro. Didn't know I have to deal with so many ****s like you."
I was like "Gee, thanks I guess. Well cya."
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Give me this doctor's name, he will be a perfect referral for my anxious "oh my god I have *insert disease of the month*" pts.
 
My last semester of undergrad I had a DVT from sitting for too long studying, granted I have a genetic mutation that I didn't find out about until the clot occurred. But even without the mutation I think its very unhealthy to be sitting for hours at a time.
 
1. Are you wearing pants?
2. Is the AC on?
3. Buy a heated blanket/space heater
4. Don't sit so long, You'll get DVT like that kid ^

Bathrover said:
When I sit still and study for periods over 2-3 hours my legs feel colder than normal and I begin to pump my gastroc to get blood flow. I was wondering how common this was, and if I should wear compression pants or socks to help keep warm and also get the veins closed off?
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I got an under-desk bike first year-- it's basically just pedals. It might help you stay warm, plus while it's definitely not legit exercise, it burns more calories than sitting.
 
You may need to get that checked out -- I am sure a lot of people on this forum can help you. Any takers??
 
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