Raynaud's - Anyone have it?

[DaisyDebbie]

I was informed that I have this now It is quite scary to have your finger(s) turn white and ice cold. The first time it happened I was so scared, then the next time it occurred, a woman that I know, who also has it, happened to standing next to me and told me what it was.

Anyone else have it and what do you do for it?

 

[RoutemanDan]

My wife has it Deb,her fingers turn blue.

 

[Tony-NJ]

I never heard of it!

 

[Lanshark]

Could you please explain what it is? I know someone this happens to.

 

[TennVolTony]

I have it too Deb. When it gets below 45 degrees I have problems in my right hand. Mine was brought on by years of working with machinery the vibrates....

 

[allicat]

My Dad has this and as far as I know, his Dr. said there is nothing he needs to do for it.

 

[PandyPaws]

I do...it's awful About 10 seconds outside and the bloodvessels in my fingers 'slam shut' Gloves dont even help.
I cannot handle frozen or cold meat when cooking unless I stand near the sink with warm water running for me to constantly put my hands under.

 

[DaisyDebbie]

Wow, I didn't know it was such a common problem

Another reason I have to move to Florida

 

[Shadeaux]

I've had Raynaud's for years; not only in my hands, but my feet also. Sometimes it feels as if I'm walking on icecubes. One of my doctors suggested taking vitamin E. He has Raynaud's himself and said taking vitamin E helped him and a few of his patients. I tried it and it works! My fingers still get cold, but not to the extent they used to. My biggest problem is remembering to start taking Vit. E before the cold weather starts.

 

[Kermit]

I have it. I have to be very careful about not letting my fingers get too cold. My toes do it too, but not nearly as easily. I wear gloves when some people aren't even wearing jackets, and I leave my chicken out on the counter for a few minutes before I touch it. I've also found cups that don't get too cold since I drink ice water all the time.

It is a progressive disorder, so it's in your best interest to do what you can to avoid the episodes. I get them much easier now than I did at first. There are medicines that you can take to improve your circulation, but I'm not taking anything yet. I may if it ever gets to where I just can't control it, but I'd rather control it other ways as long as I can.

 

[DaisyDebbie]

Thanks for all the info.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Gee, sorry to hear all here have this. Hoping something can be done to help in the future. Big {hugs} to you all, warm {hugs}.

Here is some info in Q&A form.

http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/raynaud/ar125fs.htm

 

[klombar]

Sorry to hear this Deb. Want me to come over and try to warm you up?

 

[DaisyDebbie]

Well that was very informative Dan. It says it can be caused from certain over the counter cold medicines or narcotics. I was taking Vicodin for my tooth extraction. Seems to have started around the same time, hmmmmmm

 

[Poohshoney]

I have it too, in my hands. There are two types I was told, mine is the sort associated with other auto-immune problems. I take something for it but I live in Germany, I don't know what it is in English! I'll try and find out - I think it's vitamin B12, it isn't E. It really helps, doesn't cure it but it's a LOT less painful.
The Raynaud's makes my nose go red too - just call me Rudolf! It doesn't hurt but I get some weird looks!

 

[accomp]

I have it. Mine has to do with an autoimmune problem, too. The medicine that I am taking for the autoimmune thing has helped my Raynaud's, too (at least somewhat).