Raynaud's Syndrome

RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME

Certain things can trigger an "attack" of Raynaud's symptoms. The most common trigger is being exposed to cold weather. Normally, your body saves heat when it is cold by making your blood vessels more narrow and slowing the supply of blood to your skin. With Raynaud's your body overreacts by restricting the blood flow to your hands and feet more than it needs to, causing your fingers or toes to feel cold and/or numb. When the blood flow begins to return your fingers or toes may throb or tingle.

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SYMPTOMS OF RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME

• Your hands and feet may feel cold and numb

• Your fingers and toes may turn white and blue

• Your hands and feet may hurt and turn red and begin to throb and tingle as the blood flow returns

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME?

There is no cure for Raynaud's but avoiding certain things that trigger it can help. Avoiding exposure to the cold and keeping your hands and feet warm is important. Wearing skin protective gloves can  help. Staying away from caffeine, smoking, certain medications, as well as reducing your stress may also help.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND CREAMS THAT CAN HELP