Re: Re:Calcium Deposit? Finger Ulcer Confusion!

[Guest guest]

Hi,  I also had calcium deposits but not on my fingers.  Mine looked like

little white hard stones or tiny pebbles under my skin and were mostly situated

on the upper trunk of my body.  They were just under the surface of the outer

layer of skin and I would pull them through. That was a painful process.   My

skin in that area at the time was tight and shiny.  At the same time, I had the

tiny red spots of tangelectasia.  The calcium spots were called calcinosis. 

That is part of the CREST symptoms of scleroderma.  Mine was called diffuse,

speckled (because of the pattern) scleroderma.  The R stands for Raynaud's and

is part of the symptoms and the E stands for Esophygeal problems with

swallowing.  The S stands for sclerodactyly.  That is when the fingers get

thick and take on a sausage like appearance and later on can become

disfigured.  Ulcerations leading to gangrene can develop on the fingertips. 

These are all symptoms of the disease

of scleroderma. I developed red sores and chafed skin between fingers, making

it impossible to wear my wedding & engagement rings.  The pain in the hands was

very severe.  I didn't even have to knock.  My good friend came and put her

hand on mine gently and it hurt so badly that I gave out a sudden scream.  I

scared the hell out of her and myself.  I will never forget that day.  After

that, my friends were hesitant to give me hugs.  I can't blame them.  

Thank God that is all in the past.  I am in remission after 5 years on

A/P.  

 

 I hope this helps you to understand the symptoms that come on with

scleroderma. 

 

Aside from CREST symptoms, Scleroderma also attacked my inner organs.  I had

fibrosed lungs,heart and problems with my blood vessels.  They were getting

hard also. 

 

The good part is that it is all reversible. Once I started on A/P (Minocin 100mg

--2x's daily) 2 hours before and 2 hours after dosage, the stomach should be

empty for best efficacy.  Some people can not tolerate that.  A little broth

and maybe a couple of crackers could dispell the nausea. & nausea.  our best to

you, Dolores,

From: ONYX8257@... <ONYX8257@...>

Subject: rheumatic Re:Calcium Deposit? Finger Ulcer Confusion!

rheumatic

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 9:47 PM

 

I've been diagnosed with Diffuse Systemic Scleroderma, Sjogrens, RA, and

Raynauds, along with hypothyroid. I've had Scleroderma for nearly 4 years

now, if not longer, and never had a problem with calcium deposits, and as it

has been so long, had hoped that I would not be affected by them. I was

talking with a friend today and used the expression " knock on wood " , and coule

not believe the pain I had in my knuckle, and that made me examine it. It

feels warm to the touch, and hurts A LOT!!! It has a visible difference in

skin color in the area in the center, almost looks like a splinter would look,

only no splinter.

Does this accurately describe what a calcium deposit would look like, and

what precautions, other than keeping it covered, and very clean can I do to

help it to heal, or go away, or will this work itself to the surface on its

own.

Do these become finger ulcers if they do not heal, or is that a separate

issue.

Thanks for listening.

Gail

[Guest guest]

Hi, Dolores...What do you mean by 2 hours before and 2 hours after

dosage? thanks, June

On Oct 21, 2010, at 1:45 AM, mike rosner wrote:

> 2 hours before and 2 hours after dosage,