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

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 25, 2023 | Replies (225)
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Having done this 40+ yrs in upper Midwest it is challenging. I wear mittens w/hand warmers (instead of gloves), comfortable
Ugg-type boots around the house year round & in the car during summer w/air-conditioning. I am a socks-n-sandals person now! During very severe attack on feet, having someone give you a five minute massage of your feet may help circulation & get blood flowing. Does wonders! Outside in winter has become my nemesis-I just have to know my time limits & go inside BEFORE the raynauds strikes. Take heated blanket to hockey games, etc.

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mom2204 | @mom2204 | Aug 22, 2023

What I have found is HEAT DOES NOTHING TO HELP. It seems the autonomic system has a mind of its own. I can be sitting in a warm room and there goes the color in my fingers. I can fetch something from the freezer and my fingers remain pink. Emotions seem to be the strongest of any stimuli. I have thought a drop in barometric pressure might set it off. All I know is that it can be quite painful. Figure that! Bonnie mills

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