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A member asked:

Is it safe to go snow skiing even though i have raynaud's phenomenon?

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Usually yes: Unless your disease is very severe than it is generally safe to go skiing is you take precautions to keep your hands and feet properly protected and keep the times outdoors to a prudent length.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Yes: But go on warm days and have good warm gloves and boots.

Dr Chideckel agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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