Question 1

can raynaud's phenomenon ever be truly dangerous, to the point of losing fingers or toes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In severe cases of raynaud's gangrene may develop in the finger tips and toes. This is often related to concomitant nicotine abuse and is seen in patients with severe scleroderma.  It should be emphasized this is not a common occurrence.

Question 2

can raynaud's affect your nose (as well as the fingers and toes) and if so how do you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Raynaud's phenomenon usually affects the fingers and toes, but has been known to affect also the nose, ears, nipples, and lips. The treatment should be the same, identifying the triggers and avoiding the triggers. Auto-immune disorders, drug side effects, occupational situations, and other causes can be treated if they are causing raynaud's phenomenon.

Question 3

i get raynaud's in my right fingers and toes only? does this mean it is more likely secondary? what disorders can produce this symptom?

Accepted Answer

See details: Raynauds can involve only a single finger or toe or involve several or all of  them. It may not be related to any other disease or may be a component of an underlying connective tissue disorder. I would suggest evaluation by a rheumatologist for anyone with raynauds.

Question 4

i get swollen areas on fingers and toes that are sore and hard to the touch.  they last about 2 wks.  is this part of my raynaud's disease?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is difficult to say without being able to visualize the lesions. If it is, you need to have the raynauds treated before the skin damage becomes major. See a rheumatologist to have the problem evaluated.

Question 5

i have raynauds and i'm outside a lot. my fingers will hurt and i'll loose filling in my toes, it's there something other then bundling more i can do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid cold: The cold weather is causing your blood vessels in the hands and feet to clamp down reducing blood flow.  Keeping those parts warmer is the only thing you can do either through clothing, staying inside, or moving south.

Question 6

can the raynaud symptoms happen on patches of skin on the arms, thighs, or the trunk? or is it only on fingers, noses, and toes?

Accepted Answer

Raynauds: Raynaud's phenomenon occurs when the extremities of the body, usually the fingers and toes, change colour and may become painful. It is due to a narrowing (constriction) of the small blood vessels on exposure to the cold, or to a change in temperature, or to emotional stress. In most cases, the cause is not known.

Question 7

what are ways to cope with severe raynaud's syndrome (lack of blood flow to fingers and toes)?

Accepted Answer

Avoid Cold Temps: Avoid cold temperatures. Smoking can aggravate this condition.

Question 8

nifedipine do for raynauds? what is small vessel disease? other treatments.tried hot packs, blankets, gloves. uncomfortable fingers toes freezing cold

Accepted Answer

Dilate: Nifedipine is a vasodilator calcium channel blocker. Helps dilate the vessels and might help with raynauds.

Question 9

ana speckled, +rnp 2.4 sever fatigue, bad joint pain, raynauds, fingers +toes, insomnia gerd  dr says 250mg of mag daily ?will that fix my problems?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: See a rheumatologist for your constellation of symptoms and abnormal labs. The gerd doc and magnesium rec don't make sense with information you provided.

Question 10

amputated fingers wt can be done to replave finger?

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It depends: Reimplantation of a digit is a complex topic. Depending on the location, amount of amputation, how long it has been amputated and the viability of the tissue, will all determine whether not he can be re-implanted. If this recently happened, you should proceed to an emergency department for further evaluation.

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Can raynaud's phenomenon ever be truly dangerous, to the point of losing fingers or toes?

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Can raynaud's affect your nose (as well as the fingers and toes) and if so how do you treat it?

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I get raynaud's in my right fingers and toes only? does this mean it is more likely secondary? what disorders can produce this symptom?

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I get swollen areas on fingers and toes that are sore and hard to the touch. they last about 2 wks. is this part of my raynaud's disease?

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I have raynauds and i'm outside a lot. my fingers will hurt and i'll loose filling in my toes, it's there something other then bundling more i can do?

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Can the raynaud symptoms happen on patches of skin on the arms, thighs, or the trunk? or is it only on fingers, noses, and toes?

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What are ways to cope with severe raynaud's syndrome (lack of blood flow to fingers and toes)?

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Nifedipine do for raynauds? what is small vessel disease? other treatments.tried hot packs, blankets, gloves. uncomfortable fingers toes freezing cold

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Ana speckled, +rnp 2.4 sever fatigue, bad joint pain, raynauds, fingers +toes, insomnia gerd dr says 250mg of mag daily ?will that fix my problems?

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Amputated fingers wt can be done to replave finger?

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