Extremely cold hands while typing/gamin

[Ameo]

Hi.  I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I have an issue with my hands getting incredibly cold while typing and/or playing games on the computer for long periods of time.  I am in a rather chilly basement so I'm sure that's a large part of the issue.  I have some fingerless gloves that help a bit, but they also make accurate mouse use and typing more difficult.  Does anyone have any methods they use to deal with cold hands that I could try out, or is it a matter of getting a warmer basement?

[tp4tissue]

Hi.  I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I have an issue with my hands getting incredibly cold while typing and/or playing games on the computer for long periods of time.  I am in a rather chilly basement so I'm sure that's a large part of the issue.  I have some fingerless gloves that help a bit, but they also make accurate mouse use and typing more difficult.  Does anyone have any methods they use to deal with cold hands that I could try out, or is it a matter of getting a warmer basement?

hahahaha..

Long sleeves help

Also.. Working-out with weights help improve circulation..

[mkawa]

warm packs! you can use rice, beans, anything fibrous and inert. put them in a little baggy and toss them on a heater or in the microwave for a teensy bit

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/ewyq5/what_are_some_cheap_reusable_hand_warmers_like/

[Evo_Spec]

I use some fingerless gloves, it helps but you're probably better off with mkawa's suggestion of some kind of warm packs.

[KnivesM]

Dress warm, hot packs as mentioned already, running mildly hot water over hands or soaking in sink. The warm water is only a quick fix though, I wear a lightweight fleece jacket or hoody as long sleeves helps considerably and it usually keeps my hands from getting cold. You can buy electronic hand warmers if you don't want to use the disposable kinds or have quick access to a microwave for the rice kinds.

[rowdy]

I use fingerless gloves.  Mousing is awkward at first, but you can get used to it.

[Oobly]

Higher chair, lower desk. Lower hands = more blood flow to them. Not only is it warmer, it's healthier overall, too.

Combined with the other suggestions so far.

[hoggy]

Rest breaks, preferably somewhere warm.  Could you move the computer to a warmer room?

[tp4tissue]

Higher chair, lower desk. Lower hands = more blood flow to them. Not only is it warmer, it's healthier overall, too.

Combined with the other suggestions so far.

Hrrrrmmmmmm...

[PieterGen]

It could be genetic. I have cold hands too, it runs in the family. If it is severe it's called the Raynaud phenomenon. It gets worse from (il)legal stimulants (coffee, adhd medication, cocaine), beta blockers and other substances.  I am a coffee junkie nonetheless :-) 

I have found when my hands (or feet) are cold, they stay cold. I put them under hot water to unfreeze them, and usually they stay warm after that. Regular excercise helps too.

[SpaceGhost]

Apart from environmental chilliness, hypertension (i.e., high blood pressure) can also be the cause of cold hands, and cold feet as well. If you have not had your blood pressure checked recently, it may be a good idea to do so.

[GL1TCH3D]

I drink a lot of tea while gaming which helps.

Otherwise the best thing was to increase the temperature in my office where I game.

[tp4tissue]

I drink a lot of tea while gaming which helps.

Otherwise the best thing was to increase the temperature in my office where I game.

pretty sure tea constricts due to the caff..

there's low caff tea though..

[GL1TCH3D]

I drink a lot of tea while gaming which helps.

Otherwise the best thing was to increase the temperature in my office where I game.

pretty sure tea constricts due to the caff..

there's low caff tea though..

Tea is generally very low in caffeine content when compared to coffee anyway.

If you're drinking light green tea or something it really should be a non issue

[RiGS]

Eat more food, drink less water.

[tp4tissue]

Eat more food, drink less water.

I don't see this drink less water part?

[Novus]

Eat more food, drink less water.

I don't see this drink less water part?

That's because your understanding of physiology is nill

[Frenir]

I have this problem as well, I think I just have ****ty blood-flow overall - my feet are always cold too.

[Zustiur]

Drop hands down by your side, relax shoulders. Shake hands vigorously. Do this regularly.

[Demesnenyx]

I use a floor heater to warm my hands/feet when I need to.

[Oobly]

Higher chair, lower desk. Lower hands = more blood flow to them. Not only is it warmer, it's healthier overall, too.

Combined with the other suggestions so far.

Quoting myself to reiterate the value for those with long arms, low blood pressure, poor blood flow, etc.