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Yes, MS can cause cold and freezing sensations in the hands. This happens because MS affects how your body regulates temperature. Many people with MS experience cold sensitivity, with some feeling cold all the time - even when others around them feel comfortable.

Cold sensitivity in MS can cause varying degrees of Show Full Answer

Yes, MS can cause cold and freezing sensations in the hands. This happens because MS affects how your body regulates temperature. Many people with MS experience cold sensitivity, with some feeling cold all the time - even when others around them feel comfortable.

Cold sensitivity in MS can cause varying degrees of numbness, tingling, and painful sensations in the hands. These may include pins-and-needles feelings, burning sensations, or complete numbness. When exposed to cold temperatures, the central nervous system of someone with MS has to work harder to control body temperature. This extra effort can make MS symptoms worse until the environment becomes warmer. Scientists aren't entirely sure why some people with MS are more sensitive to cold than others, but it may be related to nerve damage (demyelination) that occurs with MS.

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