Reynaud's Syndrome anyone ?

[NomDePlume]

It looks like I've developed it in my right foot, am seeing the GP about it (follow up appt today). Does it come in the form of 'attacks' or is it something permanent ?

Gp mentioned Secondary Reynaud's which is generally indicative of another problem somewhere. I don't know. Doc said he'd prob refer me to a Vascular Specialist.

hope the appointment goes well and they can find a medicine that works

The trouble is that I have a strong family history of stroke and a strong personal history of migraines, so lots of the blood flow meds are contraindicated

they should be able to pick up any underlying condition from your blood test so I hope that's all clear and it's nothing too complicated

me too ! Thanks foxy

Good luck, sounds like doc is doing the right thing too
fingers crossed xx

NDP ... I just googled it and there are lots of sites that explain the difference between primary RS and secondary RS - the latter being an indication of other problems.
At first I thought "What is she doing having a follow up appointment and drugs when I have had it all my life and haven't ever needed that" but on reading about secondary RS I think your GP is doing the right thing to check you out for other stuff just in case.

I hope he gives you some answers but in the meantime do some exercises with your feet ... put some warm socks on and wiggle your toes ALOT to get some feeling back in them

I am going away tomorrow and won't have PC access till tuesday but I will check in next week so please post again to say what the doc said ...

Thanks, I will

how did it go NDP?

NomDePlume, how did it go? very interesting to read this .. GP said i had this about 10 yrs ago, but reading what you lot have to say, i don't think i do!! Anyway, i have a GP appt next week and was going to ask about raynauds as i do know i do have a blood condition!

Hi all . Sorry, I couldn't go in the end as the vet called to tell me I could collect my cat, so I had to cancel my appt with the GP. I'll have to remake it for next week. Can't go today as I've got to wait in for a furniture delivery

Hi,
I have had something very similar to what you describe in my left foot since christmas, much worse in the cold weather, it goes white and numb then purple with a really painful burning sensation. I think mine might be chillblains. Is much better now but i can feel it starting again if I let my feet get cold.

chilblains are when the skin gets sore from the cold, you get an itchy red area, I used to suffer terribly with them as young woman but have not had them for years

Hi NDP -I get this in some of my fingers. Its been happening for years -only very occasionally at first but much more frequently now.

It was really bad in the winter but is happening a lot again now the weather has turned quite chilly. Each spell of numbness/white-blue fingers lasts from a few minutes to an (?)hour.

I mentioned it at my last doctors appt but he just basically said its very common, if you find a cure let me know (admittedly he is the one GP in the practice that I find a bit "old-school" and blunt in his manner so I might mention it if I see a different one in the future).

I'm also waiting for some test results to come through that might suggest I have an auto-immune problem so keep wondering whether its connected in any way.