Is Raynauds hereditary?

Posted by pstevens67 @pstevens67, Oct 27 11:41am

I was told that a forms of Raynauds is hereditary and that it can affect my kid's or skip them and hit their kids and so on down the family. Is that true? I was diagnosed with Raynauds in my early 30's and recently with systemic sclerosis.

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@pstevens67

Thank you so much for that. Where did you find that cream because my nails are doing that and have for years

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You can buy the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream at Walmart, Target or Walgreens. It is pricey, about $15 for a 16 oz jar, but it has worked for me and does last a long time.

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@snugglebugs

I have Raynards syndrome, more worse in the cold and winter months, came on when I was diagnosed with Lupus. Two relatives in America, my Niece and my daughter all have Auto-immune
conditions, so it probably is hereditary. But I have stopped having dairy products as this causes irritable bowel syndrome and gut health, and having problems with the gut can lead to other health issues. I have for the last 2 years developed splits in the ends of my fingers, which take ages to heal, so I am now on blood pressure tablets to try and help this condition, as it brings more blood to the extremities like the hands and feet.

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It’s horrible to have all these symptoms I know I have been there, have you tried avoiding Gluten in your diet, many people can not have that either.

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@johnbishop

There is a 2023 study out that supports that Raynaud's may be hereditary.
-- ADRA2A and IRX1 are putative risk genes for Raynaud’s phenomenon: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-41876-5

There are quite a few discussions and comments by members on Connect if you would like to look through them. Here is a link for the search results - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=Raynaud%E2%80%99s.

Do you have other members in your family who have been diagnosed with Raynaud's Syndrome?

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My aunt had a severe case of Raynaud’s

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@mary3000

My aunt had a severe case of Raynaud’s

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Hello @mary3000, Welcome to Connect. Do you suspect you might also have Raynaud's? Do you mind sharing what brought you to Connect?

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Hi Jeggy No I have not tried cutting out Gluten but it will be worth a try, Thanks

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I have Reynaulds- my sister has Reynalds and I diagnosed my sis- in - laws! Not sure about genetic. It is a pain, but not fatal🙃

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What is a severe case? I experience the white fingertips above joint- burning- stinging- doesn’t occur daily.

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