Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Joy: Raynaud's phenomenon affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. This disorder is characterized by episodic attacks that cause the blood vessels in the fingers and toes to narrow and cause pain (and turn either white of blue). Raynaud's phenomenon can occur on its own, or it can be secondary to another condition such as scleroderma, lupus, RA and FMS. I was diagnosed with Raynauds during my first visit with my Rheumatologist when she also diagnosed me with FMS three years ago. It was in the winter and my hands and feet were cold (as usual) with the characteristic blue tinge. There is medication for Raynauds, however I was never bothered to the point where I tried it. I thought perhaps there was Raynaud's involvement with my recent hand, wrist pain but my rheumatologist said no after inspecting my hands. Paige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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