Possible Reynaud's syndrome?

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Recently my left index finger has been going white and numb. It comes on slowly but returns to normal quite quickly once I have taken steps to warm it up. However, the initial onset isn't always related to being cold. It started happening occasionally about a month ago but for the past week it's happened a couple of times a day. Managed to capture a photo quickly one time as it was getting back to normal.

It isn't painful, but I am not sure what is causing it & Googling is not helping because it's only one finger - Reynauds phenomenon seems to always affect at least a few fingers. I am also confused because it happens indoors a lot and isn't triggered by cold.

I don't particularly want to waste a GP's time as it's not painful and resolves quickly, but I would be interested in hearing from anyone who definitely has reynauds to see if the one finger thing is unusual!

I have raynauds syndrome. There are two types of raynauds. As a syndrome which is a symptom of an underlying issue, an autoimmune disorder or Raynaud's phenomenon where it's just luck of the draw. Worthwhile seeing a doctor and getting it checked out.
I get it in all extremities; toes, fingers, nipples, ears and nose. I look like a freak when a cold wind blows through . Gloves are your friend.

GP advice will be wear gloves!!! DX with raynards aged 7!

If it happens with vibration then see GP!!! Vibration white finger can be awful!

My DM's cleared up when she went on treatment for underactive thyroid, could that be a possibility?

Hmm, seems odd that it has just started at that age - I'm sure the doctor told me it usually starts in late childhood/early teens (which it did for me) and some people grow out of it (not me, 37 and if anything it's getting worse!). But probably not worth going to GP if no other symptoms and BP etc was fine.

I have Raynauds too. I got it in my late 20's and normally just get it in one of my index fingers too. It never concerns me that much. Might be worth mentioning to the doctor next time you are there but probably not worth a separate visit unless you are very worried.

I've come across this thread while searching for Raynauds posts.

I've just read the NHS page which says "See a GP.....if you're over 30 and get symptoms of Raynaud's for the first time"

Mine has crept up on me year by year, and I just presumed it was an age thing (I am 52 now). It started off some years ago with just the odd finger going white after a long run, then more fingers, then just being out and about. This year it's coming much more frequently. It's not much of a bother and tbh I haven't done much to avoid it (will start now though).
It's most definitely related to the cold, not stress or lack of exercise.

I just popped out in the car to collect DS and run a few errands. Didn't take a coat. It's cold, but not terribly so. By the time I got home all the fingers on both hands were completely white. I bathed them in warm water and watched them turn pink again. A bit tingly but not painful.

It didn't occur to me to see my GP, but I'm curious as to why the NHS suggests it (as above).