Raynaud's Disease Support Group
Raynaud's disease is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. When exposed to cold temperatures, the oxygen supply to the fingertips, toes, and earlobes are reduced and the skin color turn pale or white and become cold and numb. When the oxygen supply is depleted,...
I just posted a pic of my daughter and myself on my page. If you want to look at that one you will see what the final stages of Raynaud's will do to u. The black and blue goes all the way up my arms and hands and their numb. also starting to lose my nails on hands and feet. Its a horrible disease but you can deal with it. I have for 15yrs .. I am on certain medications for that. It is brought on my a very bad stress related incident. thats the beginning of it. I can['t take stress of any kind and must wear gloves and socks at all times if I am in a cold place. Hope this helps some of you. hugs Gail
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It sounds to me that you have what I have, and that is Secondary Raynauds. Have you gotten any antibiotic treatment for it at all, like daily Minocin or Clindomyacin I.V.'s? At one time I was severe and the antibiotics knocked it down some. I need to get back on the protocol. Do you have cold burning pain all over?
Do you have difficulty with sleeping? I have had Raynauds all of my life, but the Secondary Raynauds really started about 15 yrs. ago as well. Diane
I feel for you as i know how much my mum suffers.
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