Several names are Used for Raynaud’s, Phenomenon, syndrome Or disease. Extremities, feeling Numb and cold in Response to Cold temperatures Or stress as smaller Blood vessels narrow Limiting blood flow to Affected areas and is Called vasospasm. It’s a medical Condition where the Small blood vessels In the fingers, toes, Lips, nipples, ears or Nose narrow too much In response to cold or Stress which restricts Blood flow and causes Colour changes and Numbness or pain. Primary Raynaud’s is The most common and Milder form and happens On its own without an Underlying health condition. Secondary Raynaud’s is Linked to an underlying Medical or autoimmune Condition such as lupus, Scleroderma or Rheumatoid arthritis, Or the use of vibrating Tools and certain Medications. Areas, areas of Skin can turn White then blue and Can come with a numb, Prickly feeling or a Stinging pain. Sometimes there is Numbness, a tingling Feeling or stinging Pain throbbing or Swelling when the Area is warmed or Stress is lessened. Extremities, feeling Numb and cold in Response to Cold temperatures Or stress as smaller Blood vessels narrow Limiting blood flow to Affected areas and is Called vasospasm. Treatment involves Dressing for cold. Medications to treat More serious symptoms. Drugs can be calcium Channel blockers or Vasodilators. Sometimes nerve Surgery or chemical Injections are needed. Holistic approaches May include fish oil, Ginkgo, acupuncture Or biofeedback. Prevention is bundling Up outdoors when It’s cold. Warm up your car for a Few minutes before Driving in cold weather. Take care indoors, wear Socks, gloves and a hat Or scarf and use gloves Mittens or oven mitts To take food out of the Refrigerator or freezer. Set air conditioning to A warmer temperature. Wear mittens and socks To bed in winter. Making prevention a Part of your daily Routine can help make Symptoms less severe. Controlling symptoms is Key to living with less Disruption to daily Life from your Symptoms. You have knowledge. You have helpful tools. Raynaud’s it does not Define you, it is just A condition you have. You are in control.
