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A member asked:

Have blue feet after estrogen patch wears off - raynaud's?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No, hands 1st: Estrogen may worsen scleroderma ( female/male ratio: 20:1). Estrogen withdrawal can cause nervous system vasospasm, but not raynaud's.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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