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@maria48

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.

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@maria48 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! On this site we all try to help one another through our own experiences.. I’m sure the other members will jump into the discussion and answer any questions you might have. Warming your hands and feet has to be a priority!! What is your best tip for treating cold hands and feet?