Raynaud's Syndrome: Anyone want to talk about Raynaud’s?

I've had Raynauds for 40 years. Started in Alaska i think with frost bite. Left hand. Temp goes below 60 degrees inside or out and my fingers turn white, then blue. Generally I ignore it. Sometimes I'll put a glove on. It resolves in less than 2 minutes. My Doc noticed it years ago and shrugged.
I was just diagnosed with reactive arthritis from salmonella poisoning. Hasn't seemed to affect Raynauds one way or the other.

@lynn0948 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! This group is really great and will work with you to solve any problems that come up.

Hi There,
My figure has been partially numb for over a week due to expose to cold and it doesn't seems to be going, could it be Raynaud's?
My concern is my daily work get my fingers to be exposed to the cold weather. I change work and this is my first experience with the cold weather.

Hi There,
My figure has been partially numb for over a week due to exposure to cold and it's not going could it be Raynaud's?
Unfortunately, my current work exposes my fingers to the cold weather, I have darker skin so I can't see the changes in the colour of my fingers as one of the symptoms. I changed work recently and this is my first experience with the cold weather.
Can Raynaud last that long if my finger numbness is due to Raynaud?

Please protect your fingers. Amazon sells heated gloves for Reynaud's syndrome. When you see red, then white, then blue, it means that blood flow is being restricted to your capillaries. It can be painful when your hands warm up again.

I've had Raynauds for years. It affects both my hands and feet. I'm super careful to keep them all warm. Like, today, high will only be 21° here. I own several pairs of gloves in several thickness. I also keep a thin pair indoors by my chair. The rest of my body can be warm in the evenings while relaxing (tv, reading), but my hands will be cold. Also use my heating pad when need to.

My wife has had cold hands and feet for several years. Yes, several pairs of gloves and in winter warm boots when being outdoors for longer time.

Everyone here must understand that their are two types of Raynauds. Raynauds Phenomenon is when you have an autoimmune condition that is responsible for the swelling, color changes, pain and circulation problems. I have had this (secondary condition) for over 40 years. There is no cure, cause is unknown but it can be managed with medication, warmth, diet and exercise.

Hi! I'm new here. I have Raynaud's secondary to Sjogren's syndrome. It has evolved over the years, but it pretty much affects every area Raynaud's usually strikes. The worst is my feet in the winter. Once they're cold there's no warming them up. The past few years I started getting chiblains, which really scared me because I thought my circulation was getting worse (and the little blisters hurt), but it turns out I was just heating my skin too quick by using a heating pad. Now I warm them slowly and don't get chiblains anymore. It was frustrating when my cardiologist put me on a beta blocker for tachycardia, then my Rheumatologist told me that's the worst drug for Raynaud's. I also have ADHD and need Adderall to function, which is also not recommended with Raynaud's. It's a losing battle. I have also found even small amounts of alcohol exacerbate facial flushing and the burning sensation, so I avoid it altogether.

I want to jump out of bed, it’s 2:15 am PST and celebrate. I am 79. I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematous [SLE]. First diagnosed 8+ years ago and have I experienced and seen ADVANCES in medicine, computers, and life in general. Heated gloves being the latest for me to address my Raynaud Syndrome.

Tomorrow I am taking my Annual Medicare Physical. I will discuss the process to leave my body for medical advancement. I am so fortunate to have lived this long and have the opportunity to use the services of THE MAYO CLINIC. You see my partner of 30 years is the granddaughter of Dr. Braasch the first non-Mayo to join the Mayo Brothers. I have no doubt he is smiling. 😊