Unusual sensitivity to both heat and cold are indeed PD related. The body's
"internal thermostat" is affected. Peter is very cold-intpolerant, and also
can;'t stand heat as he used to--sweats and chills for no apparent reason
are common for him and others.
Hope this helps---
>David Meigs wrote:
>> What happens to a "typical PWP" when subjected to cold?
>>
>Although I can't say I am a "typical PWP", I have noticed a major change in
>my tolerance for cold. A few years back, I was among those with high
>tolerance. Now, I find that cold is very unpleasant. I have suspected that
>this is related to PD, but am not sure. I suppose it could also be related
>to the fact I am getting older.
>
>Dave Bergford
>59 now / 58 dx. / 55 onset
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