Legs feel cold when studying?

[Bathrover]

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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?

 

[Psai]

Walk around every thirty minutes or so

 

[Bathrover]

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.

 

[Southplains]

I like to study without pants on too, but had to limit it to when I'm at my house so I can adjust the temperature accordingly.

 

[JP2740]

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

 

[sinombre]

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

I'm also a member of the benign fasciculation while studying club.

 

[JP2740]

I'm also a member of the benign fasciculation while studying club.

**** 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."

 

[Bathrover]

If you study long enough you start to hallucinate and become paranoid =)

 

[sinombre]

**** 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."

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.

 

[Kahreek]

I'm also a member of the benign fasciculation while studying club.

me too, i think it is the coffee

 

[Lattes]

What do you mean by your legs getting cold? Is it a feeling of numbness?

 

[Bathrover]

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.

 

[mimelim]

Sounds like someone needs an angiogram




or alternatively... its a tumor.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

Sounds like someone needs an angiogram

Sounds like somebody needs a blankie and some hot cocoa...

or alternatively... its a tumor.

 

[mimelim]

Sounds like somebody needs a blankie and some hot cocoa...

bs.

Blankies aren't FDA approved. Most likely will need an atherectomy and stent as well.

 

[wjs010]

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.

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

 

[Bathrover]

Might as well take ginseng, ginger, and gingko biloba... wear sweatpants and sweatshirts with a beanie hat =)

 

[SurgeDO]

whenever i study, i do leg lifts that are imperceptible to the human eye. they're called hummingbirds.

 

[Chansey]

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.

 

[DrOwnage]

Do you take amphetamines to study? If so, that's why.

 

[NontradCA]

Brain cancer.

 

[jdh71]

Sounds like aids.

Ask your doctor for a viral load.

 

[fancymylotus]

Sounds like aids.

Ask your doctor for a viral load.

Listen to JDH. He knows all.

 

[jdh71]

Listen to JDH. He knows all.

Well. There was that one time when I thought I was wrong but it turned out I wasn't.

 

[Fluffy Pomeranian]

or alternatively... its a tumor.

I hope you've got your affairs in order, OP.

 

[fancymylotus]

I hope you've got your affairs in order, OP.

I want a Pom SO BAD

 

[Fluffy Pomeranian]

I want a Pom SO BAD

😍 Get one!! They make everything in life so much happier 🙂 And they look so adorable when you carry them around in a cute purse.

 

[fancymylotus]

😍 Get one!! They make everything in life so much happier 🙂 And they look so adorable when you carry them around in a cute purse.

Working on bothering the appropriate people into getting me one 😀 or two...or a pack of them

 

[Fluffy Pomeranian]

Working on bothering the appropriate people into getting me one 😀 or two...or a pack of them

Hehehe POM PARTY

 

[Fluffy Pomeranian]

Working on bothering the appropriate people into getting me one 😀 or two...or a pack of them

Just make sure they know who is the leader of the pack.

 

[fancymylotus]

Just make sure they know who is the leader of the pack.

Princess fancy of course.

 

[fancymylotus]

Speaking of the cold, I'm in CT and its 45 here. Like what?

 

[medstudent7860]

make hot tea and spill it over your peripheral limbs. the douse of warmth will perk your toesies up quite a bit lad

 

[Microshaft]

i think u got full blown aids dood

 

[plumazul]

How about buying a foot stool? Take the pressure off your thighs.

 

[zeppelinpage4]

Assuming this isn't a medical condition, maybe use a space heater?

 

[MikeSimouns]

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.

 

[styphon]

**** 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."

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.

 

[PharmlyDoc]

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.

 

[moisne]

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 ^

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?

 

[DrDarce]

me too, i think it is the coffee

Yeah I figured all the caffeine I ingest is just catching up to me. I was really worried at one point lol

 

[ortnakas]

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.

 

[FriedKEEN]

You may need to get that checked out -- I am sure a lot of people on this forum can help you. Any takers??