Question 1

can u get  a tattoo if u have  raynauds phenenom ...scince it  is autoimmune    disease ., .i  ghave 5 now    from  rys ago   only diag a yr  ago ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no reason why you can't but you should realize that tattoo does not go away easily once you got it.

Question 2

a friend of mine has raynauds in her hands and feet.she is looking to get a tattoo on de ribs. would this be ok?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo: It is unlikely that the conditions associated with raynaud's would be adversely affected by a tattoo. However, wait 3 weeks to really think over the benefits of having a tattoo.. Remember that it is a lot more expensive to get them taken off then to get them put on. If you must get one, stick to black and red colors because they are the easiest and least expensive to remove.

Question 3

how common is raynauds syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 4

explain raynauds syndrome what it is and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

It is: It is a condition where your blood vessels in your extremities such as your hands and feet can clamp down when exposed to cold which turns those areas pale and purple and when the blood vessels return to normal they can turn red.  It can be quite painful.  There are several conditions associated with this.

Question 5

what is the most common symptom of raynauds syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Changes in color: Fingers and and toes change color, mainly in the cold, which is often associated with sensation of pain and tingling.

Question 6

which are the most common symptoms of raynauds syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hand problems.: Patients with raynaud's have a problem with arteriolar spasm with cold or fear/anxiety. The condition varies in severity, but you will typically see whiteness above your pips (second joint of the fingers) followed by pup=rple, and then redness accompanied by pain.

Question 7

i've got raynauds syndrome, any suggestions on what to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay warm: Keep your hands warm - most people with raynaud's wear gloves regularly.

Question 8

please explain what are some symptoms of raynauds syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain  discoloration and especially when exposed to cold temp. 
Usually turns while pale while handling cold .Like putting hand in freezer and color returns and pain goes away later all due to vasospasms.

Question 9

is raynauds syndrome curable?

Accepted Answer

Treatable not curabl: It is treatable, but not curable unless it is due to a medicine and the medicine is stopped.

Question 10

raynauds syndrome, is it true that there is no cure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but controllabl: Raynaud's is controllable, but it should be assessed for underlying cause,  e.g., frostbite, lupus, scleroderma, vibration disease.

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Can u get a tattoo if u have raynauds phenenom ...scince it is autoimmune disease ., .i ghave 5 now from rys ago only diag a yr ago ?

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A friend of mine has raynauds in her hands and feet.she is looking to get a tattoo on de ribs. would this be ok?

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How common is raynauds syndrome?

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