Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 I came very close (with my feet), but have learned to NEVER let them get cold, and if they do, get em warm asap. I know it hurts, but every minute counts. And keep em moving, just bend them every time you think about it, under warm water helps too, it dilates the vessels. I got some Nitro ointment(Rx), that will open those vessels right up, but will also give you an instant headache unless you're very stingy with it. I take a lot of hot baths instead. One dr put me on blood pressure med, that makes the vessels relax, but I had low blood pressure to begin with, and it knocked me for a loop every time I changed position. I hope you are getting some help with it- dr???? Unfortunately, a necessary evil sometimes. lol > anyone suffering with finger ulcers that wo'nt heal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Deb, I was first diagnosed with Raynaulds about six years ago... I was first told that it was primary, but we've now discovered that it is actually secondary... Yuck! Raynaulds can be controled through channel blockers and taking asprin as a daily regiment... Beyond that, its best to just keep all of your extremities as warm as possible. I have learned to wear gloves in the freezer section in the grocery store. I also frequently wear gloves with the finger tips cut out so that I can type, and I almost always have a space heater near by. Since all my other issues have come to the surface, I've actually noticed the raynaulds taking a back seat as I have less raynaulds attacks then what I was use to... Best advise I can give is to check out the Raynaulds Association at http://www.raynauds.org/index.cfm They are a great group of people and can advise you as to some really great products as well. Surprisingly, many on this site have other conditions as well. If nothing else, you can read the latest articles and studies that get posted there in the news section... Stay warm Bonnie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks. I feel like I went from this pretty healthy work horse of a person to a chronically ill person I don't recognize. I know the prednisone is making me more emotional than usual but this is so distressing to me. especially at work. I am a good nurse but it is becoming so hard to do my job properly. Thanks for the info and just for listening. My hubby thinks I am getting too much info but I need it. I want to know as much as I can before facing that rheumy for the first time! On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 7:36 AM, Bonnie <tiredtaz@...> wrote: > Deb, > I was first diagnosed with Raynaulds about six years ago... I was > first told that it was primary, but we've now discovered that it is > actually secondary... Yuck! > Raynaulds can be controled through channel blockers and taking asprin > as a daily regiment... Beyond that, its best to just keep all of your > extremities as warm as possible. I have learned to wear gloves in the > freezer section in the grocery store. I also frequently wear gloves > with the finger tips cut out so that I can type, and I almost always > have a space heater near by. Since all my other issues have come to > the surface, I've actually noticed the raynaulds taking a back seat as > I have less raynaulds attacks then what I was use to... > Best advise I can give is to check out the Raynaulds Association at > http://www.raynauds.org/index.cfm They are a great group of people > and can advise you as to some really great products as well. > Surprisingly, many on this site have other conditions as well. If > nothing else, you can read the latest articles and studies that get > posted there in the news section... > Stay warm > Bonnie R. > > > -- Deb N " If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I've had Reynauds for a few years. Its very painful whenever my hand touches something cold. I get this burning aching pain that makes tears run down my cheeks. I've since learned not to go shopping or in frozen foods without gloves. Otherwise I pay the price for a big attack. I can even get it just sitting in a room with a fan going and especially the AC in the warmer months. Bonnie <tiredtaz@...> wrote: Deb, I was first diagnosed with Raynaulds about six years ago... I was first told that it was primary, but we've now discovered that it is actually secondary... Yuck! Raynaulds can be controled through channel blockers and taking asprin as a daily regiment... Beyond that, its best to just keep all of your extremities as warm as possible. I have learned to wear gloves in the freezer section in the grocery store. I also frequently wear gloves with the finger tips cut out so that I can type, and I almost always have a space heater near by. Since all my other issues have come to the surface, I've actually noticed the raynaulds taking a back seat as I have less raynaulds attacks then what I was use to... Best advise I can give is to check out the Raynaulds Association at http://www.raynauds.org/index.cfm They are a great group of people and can advise you as to some really great products as well. Surprisingly, many on this site have other conditions as well. If nothing else, you can read the latest articles and studies that get posted there in the news section... Stay warm Bonnie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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