Blue Fingers/Toes (Poor Circulation)
While direct mentions of "blue fingers/toes" (cyanosis) are not prominent in the provided Reddit data, users do report experiencing significant coldness and cold extremities, which can be symptoms of poor circulation, while on GLP-1 medications.
Experiences with Coldness and Cold Extremities:
Specific mentions of cold extremities include "icy feet. " One user said, "Now I get into bed and make my wife jump by putting my icy feet on her legs, LOL. "[2]
Some experience intense cold spells. A user described, "Not cold all the time but I have had sudden \"drops\" where I cannot get warm and get the shakes... But I've literally had to go out to the car, get hot soup and crank the heater up because even crawling under the sheets can't make my teeth stop chattering during those incidents". [5] Another user on Ozempic gets "what I refer to as \"the shivers. \" I get so cold that I shiver and I have to get into bed, fully clothed, under the comforter. "[12]
For users with pre-existing conditions like fibromyalgia, these symptoms can be amplified. One user described, "The chills…. Mixed with fibro temp intolerance, is just insane. Feels like I’m getting dunked in an ice bath while flickered by a flame torch. "[7] Another with fibromyalgia reported that "chills were so magnified I would take long showers to try to make them go away. "[10] One user noted, "I did feel really cold on the compound when I was taking it more frequently/higher dose but that went away after a few months. "[9]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Wearing socks to bed: "I've started wearing socks to bed to sleep most nights as I've been finding myself cold when I go to sleep. "[4]
Getting into bed under covers: "I get so cold that I shiver and I have to get into bed, fully clothed, under the comforter. "[12]
External Heat Sources:
"go out to the car, get hot soup and crank the heater up". [5]
Hot showers were suggested or used: "What about a hot shower? "[6] and "long showers to try to make them go away". [10]
Medication (for associated symptoms):
Tylenol was used for chills by one user, though its direct impact on circulation is not specified: "sometimes took a Tylenol. "[11]
It's important to note that these are user-reported experiences and remedies, and individuals experiencing such symptoms should consult with a healthcare professional.
Experiences with Coldness and Cold Extremities:
- Users report feeling cold generally or more frequently than usual.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- Warmth and Covering:
- Using a heated blanket: "I’m cold all the time now (I’m typing this under a heated blanket)"[1] and "For the chills, I used a heated blanket".
It's important to note that these are user-reported experiences and remedies, and individuals experiencing such symptoms should consult with a healthcare professional.