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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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kacey1 | @kacey1 | Oct 30 7:48am
In reply to @pstevens67 "Thank you so much for that. Where did you find that cream because my nails are..." + (show)
@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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jeggy | @jeggy | Nov 15 1:33am
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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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mary3000 | @mary3000 | Nov 15 4:59am
In reply to @johnbishop "There is a 2023 study out that supports that Raynaud's may be hereditary. -- ADRA2A and..." + (show)
@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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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 15 8:02am
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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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snugglebugs | @snugglebugs | Nov 15 3:43pm

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

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ollie2018 | @ollie2018 | Nov 15 5:36pm

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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ollie2018 | @ollie2018 | Nov 15 5:38pm

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

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sue1392 | @sue1392 | Nov 16 1:57pm
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@pstevens67

Thank you for the information. My Reynards is when I get cold for the most part. Sometimes it is stress but for the most part, it’s when I get cold and it can happen anytime of the year even when it’s warm out.

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I have the same problem. It can be in the 80’s and my reynard’s can flare up. It gets really painful when the inside temperature is below 75 degrees F.

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sue1392 | @sue1392 | Nov 16 1:59pm

I was diagnosed in September of 2023 and systematic sclerosis in January of 2024. I take 3 blood pressure medications to increase blood flow. Not sure any of them are working. I have also been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension due 2 sclerosis.

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