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I was outside dressed properly, i got so cold i was shaking uncontrollably ,and in so much leg and arm pain i wanted to cry.couple hours after getting warmed bk up my fingers were numb and tingling and i was in severe leg and arm pain. why?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Cold exposure: Firstly, you had no skin damage. I attribute your discomfort to reduced blood flow to the extremities which can cause muscle and joint pain and finger,toe numbness. Return of blood flow can cause temporary tingling of fingers.

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 2/11/2021

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A member asked:

I was outside dressed properly, i got so cold i was shaking uncontrollably ,and in so much leg and arm pain i wanted to cry.couple hours after getting warmed bk up my fingers were numb and tingling and i was in severe leg and arm pain. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kratzberg agreed

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