Just found out that I have Raynauds Syndrome can anyone please give me advice about the best way to treat it?

Answer 1

Treatment options are dependent on the type of Raynaud's present. Raynaud's syndrome is treated primarily by addressing the underlying cause, but includes all options for Raynaud's disease as well. Treatment of primary Raynaud's focusses on avoiding triggers:

--Avoidance of any environmental triggers, e.g. cold, drilling, etc. (although emotional stress is a recognised trigger, it tends to be impossible consciously to avoid).
--Warm clothing for the extremities, e.g. mittens.
--Hormone regulation and assessment of the type of oral contraceptive pill taken, if any. Contraception which is low in estrogen is preferable, and the progesterone only pill is often prescribed.
--Smoking cessation.
--Drug treatment is normally with a calcium channel blocker, frequently nifedipine to prevent arterioconstriction. It has the usual side effects of headache, flushing, and ankle edema, and patients often stop treatment, preferring the symptoms of Raynaud's to the symptoms of the drug.
--There is some evidence for Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (often Losartan) in reduction of frequency and severity of attacks.
--In intractable cases, sympathectomy and infusions of prostaglandins may be tried, with amputation in exceptionally severe cases.
--Alpha-1 adrenergic blockers such as prazosin can be used to control Raynauds vasospasms under supervision of a healthcare provider.

Answer 2

Keep your ears, hands and feet warm. I don't know of any medications for it, though.

Answer 3

didn't your doctor tell you anything?? he should be giving you all the information that you require, if not, i would be a little uncomfortable with him as my M.D. good luck to you!!

Answer 4

Help yourself---Go to a doctor!