i have just turned 30, and have had raynaulds disease for the past 10 years, gradually worsening (although my fingers suffer a little it`s my toes which i have a major problem with). this year is the worst yet, with my toes permanently white (no blood flow) and the toes on my right foot are just horrific, one of which is very ulcerated and double it`s usual size. the pain when they are warmed is awful. i try to keep my feet as warm as possible - 2-3 pairs of thermal socks, and fleece lined warm boots but this makes no difference - indoors i have a hot-water bottle under my feet when i am sitting down, and i can still feel that my toes are ice-cold! in a hot bath they take 15 minutes at least for the blood flow to return. i have tried everything i can think of - deep heat cream, different socks/footwear... and really, it isn`t even that cold yet! does anyone have any advice or anything that has worked for them?
thanks!
2006-12-18
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