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Would a top rheumatologist be able to determine if you had raynauds if the process happened i n front of him and wiould raynauds be considered primsry if nail capillaries remained normal since checking at checkups last two years?
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Yes: Raynaud's can be diagnosed by history alone, it is not necessary for the rheumatologist to see the color change in person. If nail capillaries have remained normal for 2 years then it is likely to be primary but it is possible for rheumatic conditions to develop over time. I would recommend monitoring to ensure changes do not occur.
Answered 5/17/2016
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