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A member asked:

Had edema in ankles never any other issues could that be scleroderma

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: That issue alone is not a symptom of scleroderma.

Answered 7/23/2015

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I am 48-1:40 ANA in 2016,neg in 2017,1:40 again in 2017- (1 finger each hand) turns white when cold- (just started)-no other color and back to norm in 5-10 min. Bil Foot pain with first steps after sitting no other symptoms scared of scleroderma

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