Studies show that about one-third of people with lupus deal with cold feet and hands. Lupus is another autoimmune disease that attacks the small blood vessels, causing them to narrow when exposed to cold. Research indicates that this disease promotes peripheral neuropathy and impaired blood flow that cause numbness and cold feet.

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