Re: Re: Another diagnosis- Reynaud's

[Guest guest]

Clora, I don't know what you saw when you looked up Reynaud's, but there are

different stages just like most other diseases & you may have seen a " worst

case. "

I just mentioned to Dennis about cracking, bleeding fingers. I have this in

the winter, but imagine having that year-round? I think most people get

cold ears, nose and feet since when it's cold, our body tries to conserve

all its heat in our core to protect our vital organs.

Reynaud's, however, can cause damage to the skin and the underlying tissue

and muscle in the worst cases.

Unfortunately, there is an association with RA and Reynaud's.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of CLORA

Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:01 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Another diagnosis- Reynaud's

Dennis in E.Texas and Group;

I have RA, IBS, Fibro, I noticed you said your feet get cold from

reynauds disease. I have that problem with my ears nose and feet. They

dont get like the picture I looked up on the net. I hope I dont have

reynauds. I got enough for a bunch of people. There is not much you

can do about it. I hope you feel better.

gentle hugs

Clora

[Guest guest]

Clora,

I sent some information to the group about Raynaud's. For a full

explanation of the condition, do read one or more of the articles.

I have Raynaud's.

It isn't cold fingers, toes, ears, and nose, although these body parts

may be affected by Raynaud's.

What happens in a person with Raynaud's is that, sometimes, when she

is exposed to cold, her blood vessels contract abnormally (vasospasm).

The normal blood flow to, for example, the fingers is significantly

reduced or cut off. This causes the fingers to change color. Some

parts may be white and others may be blue. She may also experience

numbness.

When the person rewarms herself, blood starts flowing normally again.

Her fingers may become a bit red, or they may just return to their

normal color. Tingling may be part of this last phase.

As a primary condition, Raynaud's (Raynaud's disease) is usually not

serious. As a secondary condition (Raynaud's phenomenon), it can be.

For example, people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and

Raynaud's phenomenon have to protect themselves from attacks because

the repeated vasoconstriction can lead to serious damage to the

affected tissues.

Not an MD

On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 10:01 PM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

> Dennis in E.Texas and Group;

>

> I have RA, IBS, Fibro, I noticed you said your feet get cold from

> reynauds disease. I have that problem with my ears nose and feet. They

> dont get like the picture I looked up on the net. I hope I dont have

> reynauds. I got enough for a bunch of people. There is not much you

> can do about it. I hope you feel better.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

[Guest guest]

My doctor mentioned a medication he could give me last winter when my

symptoms starting kicking in. We decided that I wasn't experiencing severe

problems and I'd be better off not adding another medication to the mix

unless necessary.

He never mentioned the name of it, but I'm glad that your med is helping so

much. Makes me feel confident that there's something out there if I should

ever need it.

Hope your good results continue, Diane!

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of diane crawford

Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:55 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Another diagnosis- Reynaud's

I have reynaulds too..I finally re addressed it again...My rheumy

prescribed a low dose norvasc to take at bedtime...I was scared about

starting it and had a discussion with my family doc..she encouraged me

to take it, it would help with circulation, especially with people

suffering with arthris..I have notice a great big difference..I feel my

limbs and body are warmer. I was always cold, couldnt get warm..Now

when im in contact with something cold, i start to feel the sensation

that caused my finger and toe turn blue, but it stops quickly...My

finger and toes are nice and pink...diane