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I've been tentatively diagnosed with vasculitis related to a cold virus. it's affecting my hands & toes. is this temporary? why does it happen?:(
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Vasculitis: Sounds like Raynauds where the fingers and toes get blue in the cold/ under stress. There is constriction of blood vessels/low flow.Causes: underlying autoimmune disease/ environmental factors- vibration equipment ,smoking. low magnesium or drugs. . More common in females treat with calcium channel blockers,ACE inhibior. Losartan, Sidenafil, iloprost/bosentan. Discuss with rheumatologist.
Answered 11/23/2014
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