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PlexusDx recommends keeping a symptom log during your first 46 weeks to distinguish between the two
Focus on insulating core body temperature with thermal undergarments, and protect extremities with warm socks, gloves, and hats, as these areas are most susceptible to cold sensation due to peripheral vasoconstriction
Many insurance plans do not cover these medications, and those that do often require extra steps before approving them