DD Raynaud’s - need to see GP?

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DD (13) developed symptoms of Raynaud’s this winter with white fingers and soles of feet, tingling, pain, numbness. All improved/resolved when she warmed up. We bought her special gloves and seemed to keep it under control.

Does she need to see the GP to get diagnosis confirmed, have any particular tests? Otherwise she’s fit as a fiddle. None of the family have it.
Thanks

Hi yes I would go for an official diagnosis because I believe that raynauds can be a symptom of underlying autoimmune diseases.

Thanks, she doesn’t seem autoimmune looking, and I read that Raynaud’s typically appears in adolescence so I’m not worried. But I’ll get a routine appointment to see the GP, thanks

We took dd to see GP to get it put on her records. I had to show photos of her white toes before they could officially say it was Raynaud ‘s. Also, tell her school as they should make adjustments for her not having to go out at break etc if it’s too cold. Also adjustments should be made for PE.

We’re going back to GP to check for anything auto immune. GP didn’t mention this when we first went ... I’ve had to read up for myself.

Iheartniles I'm not sure what you mean by "autoimmune looking" I don't think there is a certain look for having autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and many others, I'm sure she's fine but like I said would def get it on her medical records in case anything crops up in future.

I'd definitely get it on her records and get some bloods done for other autoimmune issues. Many can lay dormant for years before appearing but will show as markers on blood tests.

(we've recently had an autoimmune test on DD as DH has coeliac disease which can be hereditary. She has the gene marker so may develop it in later life. Expect now she won't have to fight for diagnosis like DH did because she's already had the test saying she's genetically predisposed)