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A member asked:

I have raynaud's phenomenon, and chronic constipation for 3-4 years (colonoscopy clean, high fibre diet). should i be worried about scleroderma?

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Some chance: A small number of people who have Raynaud's also develop scleroderma. Note the SMALL NUMBER. Just keep up with your health providers recommendations for the Raynaud's and be vigilant.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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