Raynaud's Phenomenon

Raynaud's is a relatively common conditions where finger or toes can change color and become painful on cold exposure. Watch our video to learn when this is not a concern, when it is, and how to manage it.

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[juliejenkins]

Thanks for the information.. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and Raynauds at the same time at 45 .. I am now 48 and finally starting to get a better.. thought I would just leave a comment about what has helped me for anyone else out there that is struggling .. first I was put on a blood pressure medication nifedipine.. it didn’t help very much.. rheumatologist switched my medicine to Viagra.. It’s amazing how much it has helped.. at first I was so shocked I could not believe a girl could take this medicine but he explained it’s to dilate blood vessels all over your body especially the tiny blood vessels in your hands and fingers and toes… my blood pressure runs low normally and taking this low-dose Viagra does not affect me in anyway other than warm hands and feet.. hope the best for anyone going through this journey!❤️

[EM-rmxh]

I think you're wrong when saying that it's not associated with other diseases ESPECIALLY as this is predominantely found in women (who often hide their symptoms or have their symptoms underreported). I challenge you to see how wide-spread this is in women who suffer from things like hypothyroidism, lupus, and other autoimmunie issues. Also, I challenge you to see how young children who have this disease (which is extremely painful by the way) become adults who deal with other (often undiagnosed) autoimmune issues.

Doctors do NOT understand how painful it is. They also have never taken lupus and autoimmune conditions serously, and if you're middle or low income good luck in ever getting a diagnoses.