By iceicebaby - 06/12/2010 15:42 - United States
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pere
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there's a few treatments that help stop the vasoconstriction, but most have side effects (of course!) so a first course of action is just to bundle up...which believe me, doesn't work nearly as optimally as it should! And yup, purple/grey feet when they warm up! Some people have really severe cases where open ulcers + gangrene can occur and yes, they really do lose fingers and toes :(
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yup.... welcome to my life! Thankfully there are always ways to warm up, not as true the other way around... A space heater quickly becomes your best friend, as does gloves with the fingers cut off when you are on the computer. Lots of luck!
KeenJane
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Yeah, I have Raynauds too. I'm on the compy a lot so I got heated gloves with a USB plug in. They're awesome!
I have that, too. Try to avoid being outside for too long. If you are dressed adequately though, you can even go snow-boarding. :) So don't worry, you'll be fine.
You might want to change you're doctor cuz veins don't deliver blood to the extremities. That would be the arteries.
noname5067
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I was just looking for someone to say this. Exactly right
Actually, capillaries are the small blood vessels that are affected by Raynaurd's, not veins or arteries.
42 just owned both you morons!!!
Actually, it's the arteries that are affected, not capillaries. Reynaud's is due to vasomotor hyperactivity, and only arteries have smooth muscle, not veins or capillaries.
Trust 74, he's a doctor xD
I can't tell you for sure whether DocBastard is a real doctor, but I can promise he's not too bright. I've read his comments, and as a real doctor I hope you guys don't listen to him. And yes, he's wrong again here.
I clearly have no idea how to use this.
I don't care about spelling, regurgitating wikipedia, or reciting memorized facts. Being good at something means understanding the details that are supported by fundamentals. A physician must understand that arteries, arterioles, venules
I don't care about spelling, regurgitating wikipedia, or reciting memorized facts. Being good at something means understanding the details that are supported by fundamentals. Both veins and arteries have smooth muscle. This is a critical fact for everything from treating CHF to managing multitrauma.
You might want to change your school, because you clearly are incompetent in the subject of grammar.
I have that... it sucks. But I live in FL so it only bothers me a few times per year. They make gloves for it. Definitely something to look in to!
mrsbaldeagle
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I have cold uticaria and any temperature under 70 gives me hives, I feel your pain!
Move.
I know somebody who had it; try ginkgo. It alleviated all of her problems immediately, including both her hands and "brain fog." (we live in colorado, by the way).
I saw a case like this on that Mystery Diagnosis show. That and there was a boy allergic to sunlight :( I guess you will have to start getting used to warmer weather closer south. Best of luck with your condition :)
TheDrifter
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Pretty sure the boy was a vampire in hiding. Did they try a stake through his heart?
nimihyel
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I'm allergic to the sun.. it's no big deal..
tcj2010
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louisianas rarely cold!
shortstuff90
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what part of Louisiana are you from?? bc the past few days it has DEFINITELY been cold with the highs in the 50's and major humidity causing it to feel colder. :/
50's? That's like... really nice. How about you come up to Illinois and reassess your definition of cold. the high today was 14. Yeah.
doodlesmcnoodles
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or Minnesota, where the highs in the winter are usually 10° and below. it's very rare that during winter we get to 20°. at least the part I live in. 50° is freaking summer here. it's nice as hell.
juggalettin4life
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just saying the high tomorrow is 28
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Wow. You should move to Florida or somewhere that's mainly always sunny!
I have the same problem and I also live in Ohio. I wear my coat and fingerless gloves all the time during class and when I got out. I bought a heater for my room and I have a bed warmer so I'm never cold at my house but when I go out...ugh it sucks. Just from getting in my car in the morning when its really cold within a few minutes my fingers are numb and white. I feel your pain.