Question 1

remedies for raynards syndrome?

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Depends: Heavy metal toxicity may play a part. See a doctor knowledgable about chelation and see if they can help you.

Question 2

what are signs of raynard's disease?

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Fingers change color: Fingers with cold get white then purple than red usually with pain.

Question 3

has anyone ever heard of raynard's 'phenomenon'?

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Yes: It's a pretty common condition typically affecting young women with vasospasms of the blood vessels in the fingers causing decreased blood flow leading to a sometimes painful or uncomfortable color change to the fingers.

Question 4

can one have raynard's phenomenon without having sceroderma?

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Yes: Raynauds is common and can occur without any other disease and can be related to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, .

Question 5

what causes raynauds?

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Mystery: The cause is not completely understood but we know that cold temperatures and stress cause the small vessels in the hands and feet to constrict, causing pain.

Question 6

is raynard's genetic?

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Not likely by itself: This is not likely genetic by itself since it comes with exposure tyo cold and is primarily a manifestation, but it can be a result of an underlying disorder like scleroderma, which may have a genetic etiology.  There may even be a genetic component to those who just have  raynaud's, but i don't think this has been proven.

Question 7

how common is raynauds syndrome?

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Depends: General population 5-10 percent and majority of patients with raynaud's may be just a phenomenon and not related to an autoimmune disease.

Question 8

is there anyway to treat raynauds ?

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Conservative: If they is an underlying source then treating that will help with the symptoms.If not then keeping feet and hands warm using socks on the feet and mittens on the hands will help.

Question 9

what can be done to treat raynauds?

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Keep warm and Ca++  : Calcium channel blockers are the most common medication that physicians use to treat the symptoms of raynauds. The main drawback is the side effects from these medicines.  Keeping your hands and feet warm remains the best treatment.

Question 10

advice for raynauds disease? glover?

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Gloves and ...: Gloves and heavy socks are excellent ideas but also keep your torso warm by dressing in layers. There are drugs and medical procedures that can be used to treat raynaud's, but before those are used, do the above clothing suggestions, reduce your caffeine intake and above all, do not smoke.

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