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 00:16:24 · 8 answers · asked by e r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My best friends suffers with this, go to www.arc.org.uk
2006-12-18 20:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jovigirl05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this too. There are drugs that you can take to thin your blood but you MUST look after your feet and hands to avoid splits, cuts etc as this is when it can get serious.
Best thing I find? Sounds silly but eat so much ginger. Ginger cake, biscuits, teas...anything you can get your hands on. Cook with ginger, as much as you can, get that warming ginger spice inside you. It works for me. Also, make sure you wear several layers when you go out, essential. I wear about 6-7 layers out dog walking. I have also been known to shove a hot water bottle down my front.........you look a bit fat but hey, keeps your organs warm so your body does not cut your extremeties off. Not pretty but does the trick. Good luck to you.
2006-12-18 00:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you read the ebook:
"The Raynaud's Ebook"
It seems to have several suggestions of ways to improve your condition.
Copy-paste the name into Yahoo!'s search engine.
When All Disabilities Will Disappear ...
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1999/6/8/article_04.htm
2006-12-18 00:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has that and has had it since she was a little girl, she is now 54 she has been prescribed Adalat LA and that has helped her circulation especially in the winter when it is at it's worse, ask you're doctor if you can be prescribed with it.
2006-12-18 00:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by braveheart321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn`t a lot you can do sorry to say my uncle has suffered for years with and the pain......it now explains why his house was always hot.....even on mildest days....and always seemed to be rubbing his hands
2006-12-18 00:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My godmother had it and my husband has it. Sorry , Idon't know of any cure. Try layering to keep warmer. Good luck
2006-12-18 00:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive got that aswell,i just try to wrap up, but my feet are always cold hope you get some good advice i need it too
2006-12-18 00:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by STEVE T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes mate you need medication and this may effect the job you do and the job you can be employed for i.e outdoorwork,police,armed forces etc etc
2006-12-18 00:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by kapapguy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋