Raynaud's in the summer.

9 years ago

I have had Raynaud's for years but only in cold weather. This summer is different. I am still getting red & sore toes. Went to a medical Doctor today and she seemed to think it is a vascular condition and I was under the impression it is a auto immune disorder. What kind of doctor have any of you seen for your Raynaud's. I have been dealing with this for 10 years or more but it seems to be getting worse. I have been under a lot of stress and wonder if that contributes to this. Would appreciate any information on what you have learned.

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Alisande
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm sorry that's happening to you, PT. I've had Raynaud's for decades, and wear disposable foot warmers about 7 or 8 months of the year. I wish I had something comparable for my hands, which suffer damage, mostly to my right hand, every year. Summer usually brings relief though. I do know stress can be a factor, so that might be what's going on with you.

Raynaud's can be part of an autoimmune disorder, or it can present on its own. If it's related to a condition like lupus, for example, the patient would see a rheumatologist. Otherwise I would think an internist might be able to help. Something causes the capillaries to clamp down at a certain temperature. I'm guessing that temperature varies from person to person. Some people have had good results from taking a beta blocker.

I hope you find a solution.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
I have a Rheumatologist. I have several autoimmune conditions. She handles everything.
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mdln
9 years ago
Agree, rheumatologist.

https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Raynauds-Phenomenon
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Anglophilia
9 years ago
My former DIL has lupus/scleroderma overlap and I've seen her fingers turn blue in July.
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lily316
9 years ago
I normally don't have it in the warmer months but have it in my feet this summer because the central AC has been running continuously and my feet are freezing. My toes are white when I take a warm bath, then turn black ,then pink. I just live with it. I only have a GP and he knows about it.
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