Raynaud's Disease
Also called: Raynaud's phenomenon Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. People with this disorder have attacks that cause the blood vessels to narrow. When this happens, blood can't get to the surface of the skin and the affected areas turn white and blue. more...
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I was diagnosed with RD in 2002 following a heart attack I was 37. I seemed to manage my RD quite well untill 2 years ago when my toes suddenly went black overnight and the pain was unbearable. I was put on medication and it help remarkedly. Now I find when I go to the supermarkets freezer dept I go blue around my mouth my tounge goes numb and I cant stop shaking inside. The only relief I have found for this problem is to go home and have a warm bath. Once I'm warm inside I'm good.
by lesley31864, 0 replies, updated about 1 month ago.I'd like to start sharing my experience with RD and hope to learn how other people are handling it. I used to be able to play in the snow. But in a nice weather, probably with temperature in the 40s F, before sunset, my hands and ears started swelling. For a while after that, I thought I hit some allergen. Then in the winter, it became clear that my skin was allergic to the temperature. When it was really cold, 20's F, in the time the heater started to kick in my car, my hands and face were already swo...
by kennyla, 0 replies, updated 7 months ago.Start a new topic about Raynaud's Disease
What is Raynaud's Disease?
Also called: Raynaud's phenomenon
Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. People with this disorder have attacks that cause the blood vessels to narrow. When this happens, blood can't get to the surface of the skin and the affected areas turn white and blue. When the blood flow returns, the skin turns red and throbs or tingles. In severe cases, loss of blood flow can cause sores or tissue death. Cold weather and stress can trigger attacks. Often the cause of Raynaud's is not known. People in colder climates are more likely to develop Raynaud's than people in warmer areas. Treatment for Raynaud's may include drugs to keep the blood vessels open. There are also simple things you can do yourself, such as Soaking hands in warm water at the first sign of an attack Keeping your hands and feet warm in cold weather
