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 would like to know if anyone has experienced other symptoms, but has not related them to RP? My doctor said I have carotidynia, which is pain in the carotid artery. Has anyone experienced this?
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I am so glad you said that sharabi. yes I sometimes have pain in my arteries. I don;t know what it is but sometimes they feel like burning or just hurting. I don;t know how to explain the pain. I am beginning to think after reading so much that lupus and raynauld's seem to be in the same family along with arthritis. I hope it starts to ease up but my knuckles are so red and feet are too. my hands are purple and they are a mess. drs are working with me tho. so will let you know.. gail
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I posted a comment in another window but I get various sharp like a quick knife pain in various places of my body like my wrist or forearm for example.. I don't know if this is typical for Raynauds or something else. Any comments?
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