Cold spot on skin

[vrman]

Hello to all,

I have developed unusual cold spots throughout my body.  It began about 2 months ago in November.  It started with cold sweaty feet.  I work in an air conditioned office, yet my feet would sweat profusely and constantly be cold.  I better shoes, socks and now apply talk daily to control the moisture which has elevated that part reasonably well.  The cold persisted however.  Strangely it feels only cold on the surface of the skin for the most part in smaller patches raging from about the circumference of golf ball to the size of a large orange.  It feels like I had an ice bag in one spot for a few minutes.  Almost feels a little numb, very cold like one would imagine the onset of frostbite would feel.  At first it started in parts of the feet, like the surface, the ankle, sometime just above the ankles on either side.  It then moved up to shins, thighs, forearms to the point where I feel these cold spots everywhere.  They vary from place to place and seem to be expanding.  Today I feeling it in about 7-8 spots around my body such as the knee, foot ankle, elbows, forearms and right eyelid.  Feels very uncomfortably cold, yet is not cold to the touch and no discoloration.  I’ve been drinking a little too excessively and regularly lately and have struggled with alcohol for many years.  I fear it may be related.  Alcohol related neuropathy was my fear but those specific symptoms alone doesn’t seem to fit the profile.  My doctor doesn’t seem to think it’s a circulation related and does not know what to make of it.  He is aware of my consumption issues.  I’m also on the antidepressant, Wellbutrin and have been taking it for over 6 months. Doesn’t appear to be one of the side effects. Anyone out there having similar symptoms or have any idea what this may be?  Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I’m getting quite concerned.  

Thanks

[ZeldathePom]

About 2 months ago I was outside in the yard and felt a cold droplet on my left eyelid.  I thought a sprinkler was on or a bird peed and the wind blew it into my face :) .  When I felt it with my finger there was nothing there.  Since then, the feeling of a water droplet, mint or a dot of Bengay on my left eyelid persists on and off.  It goes away with a warm finger press, but I can't live with my hand to my eye all the time.  On a hunch I Googled the symptom and found this forum.  What a strange sensation for so many people to have?  Has anyone found an explanation yet?  Does anyone's doctor have a guess?  

[ZeldathePom]

About 2 months ago I was outside in the yard and felt a wet droplet on my left eyelid.  I thought a sprinkler was on or bird had peed and the wind blew the droplet on my eyelid :)  I felt it with my finger but there was nothing there.  The sensation of a cold water drop on my eyelid persists, on and off since then.  On a hunch I Googled the symptom and found this forum.  What a strange thing for so many to experience.  Right now it feels like a drop of water, mint or bit of Bengay is sitting on the lid and soaking through.  No substance or cold patch is detectable with my finger.  In fact it goes away with warm finger pressure, but I can't live with my finger pressed to my eyelid.  Anyone ever get any answers as to what is causing this?  I hope the feeling doesn't spread.

[hgk1960]

I'm glad to have discovered this conversation. I, too, have been experiencing an extreme cold spot. Mine is on the back side of my left upper arm. The first time I felt it (around 2 weeks ago) it felt so cold I thought my shirt sleeve had somehow gotten wet. I've found that wrapping my upper arm in a sweater or other warm fabric helps. (Probably a heating pad would, too, but I haven't tried it.) Anyway, the cold spot came on around the same time as other weird sensations including numb lower legs, pins and needles in hands and feet, an electrical kind of "trumming" feeling inside my body that sometimes feels like it's vibrating from head to toe; other times in a more more limited / localized area. And tinnitus which I've had 24/7 for a couple of months (which I can tune out during the day when there's other noise but at night & early morning when the room is entirely quiet, the ringing/hissing in my ears is ongoing).

From all the research I've done, my combined symptoms sound like MS. I went to a neurologist last week; had a head and neck MRI this morning (40 minutes - it was wild); had blood tests done which show a significant D3 deficiency and cortisol out of whack). A B12 test was not included in my initial blood panel so went back for that test; now awaiting the results from that and MRI. Will post outcome when I know more.

I appreciate all the information that's been shared by others on this site. Like many have said, it helps a little to at least know I'm not alone...

[SoupMom]

Did you get any answers from the MRI?

[agoodsoldier]

If no one has ever heard of this, maybe we should come up with some really cool name for it. That way it doesn't get stuck with something like... introscotomasticalothomy.

[Pasha16]

I am a 55 year old athletic female. I have experienced for over 10 years alternating cold patches through out my body. Most consistantly it is my right upper butt cheek. The annoying part is that the cold is Sooo deep and almost incapacitating. No amount of clothing can diminish the sensation. Doctors dismiss and 2 neurologists implied I must be imagining the sensation.  If there is no diagnosis/treatment  at least how do we manage it. Often if I just ignore it....I get sick the next day or so.

[TheresaLL]

Did you find out anything? I have recently come down with these also. Thanks