41. Raynaud's Phenomenon And Vascular Disease By Surviving Scleroderma An in depth look at Raynaud's phenomenon including the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and tips on how to prevent further attacks. http://sclerodermasupport.org/medical/involvement/raynauds/

Site Search SD Facts Educate yourself on scleroderma About SD Types of SD Cause of SD SD Diagnosis ... SD FAQ SD Info Related Helpful Resources SD Symptoms SD Involvement SD Treatment SD Studies ... Men get it too! Emotional Info: Anger Anxiety Depression Fatigue ... Sadness Coping Issues Coping Daily Handicap Parking Sexual Issues Sleep Difficulties Communication: Our Doctors Our Families Finding... Our Inner self Our Strengths Activities: Gift making ideas Journal Writing Our Store Books, Gift ideas and more About Us: Site C opyright Site Affiliation Finance Issues ... Privacy Issues Additional Info: Acknowledgement Be a Volunteer Contact Info by Sherry Messick Read Site Go To Top Return Home Scleroderma Involvement Pages Raynaud's Phenomenon Printer Friendly Version It has been reported by several sources one being the Scleroderma Research Foundation that between 90 to 95 percent of people with scleroderma also suffer with raynaud's phenomenon. However only approximately 5 to 20 percent of those people who have raynaud's phenomenon get scleroderma. This means that a lot of people in the population have raynaud's and never get an autoimmune disease such as scleroderma. However, the majority of people with scleroderma deal with raynaud's. This condition is rare in those who are diagnosed with localized scleroderma (morphea and linear).

42. Raynauds Foundation - Biofeedback And Raynaud's Phenomenon An article about the use of this therapy as an adjunctive aid to medical treatment for raynaud's phenomenon. http://members.aol.com/raynauds/biofeed.htm

Biofeedback and Raynaud's Phenomenon Mae Jemison, the female astronaut, used biofeedback on the science mission shuttle Endeavor. She used her thoughts to control motion sickness instead of taking medicine. She is "thinking" her way back to health. Mae Jemison was quoted as saying, "I do know that the training works on the ground so we'll see how it works in space." The goal of the study was to provide a drug-free healing alternative to a variety of medicines now being used. Biofeedback training has many practical applications and concentration may be enhanced through the practice of various relaxation techniques. Some of the areas that have been treated with biofeedback are chronic pain, migraine or tension headaches, anxiety, insomnia and Raynaud's phenomenon. Biofeedback has been particularly effective in the treatment of Raynaud's, a blood flow or vascular disease. Put very simply, the individual practices techniques to help learn to warm his or her hands or feet in order to increase blood flow. A popular technique used for Raynaud's is autogenic training, developed by J. H. Schultz in Germany early in the 20th century. Autogenics is a form of physiologically directed self-hypnosis. Thermal biofeedback or simply using relaxation techniques are autogenic type therapies and they have also been effective.

43. Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon. If your question is not answered here, please contact one of our information specialists. More Information About Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/raynauds.asp

Welcome! Log In Create Profile advanced search Español ... 51 Ways to Be Good to Your Joints Raynaud's Phenomenon If your question is not answered here, please contact one of our information specialists. What Is It? What Are the Symptoms? What Causes It? How Is It Diagnosed? ... More Information About Raynaud's Phenomenon What Is It? Raynaud's Phenomenon (ra-NODES fe-NOM-ah-non) is a condition in which poor blood flow results in discomfort and skin color changes in affected parts of the body. If left untreated or uncontrolled, it can affect fingers, toes, ears, nose, nipples and knees.There is no cure, but it can be controlled in most cases. Secondary Raynaud's may occur by itself or along with other diseases such as: Lupus Scleroderma Sjogren's syndrome Dermatomyositis ... Polymyositis Overlap syndrome ( mixed connective tissue disease What Are the Symptoms? Blood vessels in affected areas become narrower for a short time decreasing blood flow. It usually doesn't cause permanent damage. Episodes last an average of 15 minutes, and symptoms include: Swelling, tingling, aching and/or throbbing

44. Raynauds Foundation - Raynaud's Phenomenon Medical Information What is Raynaud s phenomenon? Raynaud s Click here for more information on membership. For more information on Raynaud s phenomenon see Harvard http://members.aol.com/raynauds/medic.htm

What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition that causes a loss of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose or ears. The affected areas turn white from the lack of circulation, then blue and cold, and finally numb. When the attack subsides, the affected parts may turn red and may throb, tingle or swell. Raynaud's phenomenon may be accompanied by other diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and forms of vascular irritation and obstruction. Millions of people in the United States live with the condition of Raynaud's phenomenon. The condition is more common in women than in men. In its mild form, the symptoms can be frightening and a nuisance. In its severe form, the symptoms can be painful and disabling. When accompanied or complicated by other diseases, the symptoms can become crippling, and may eventually lead to ulceration, gangrene and, in very severe cases, amputation of the affected digits. What to do?

45. Fall 1999 Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin: Raynaud's Phenomenon And Flyin Raynaud s phenomenon and Flying. By Capt. The AME must distinguish between primary raynauds s phenomenon and secondary Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.cami.jccbi.gov/AAM-400A/FASMB/FAS9903/raynaud.htm

Raynaud's Phenomenon and Flying By Capt. Donato J. Borrillo, MD, JD Q uestion number 18 on Federal Aviation Administration Form 8500-8 asks, "Have you ever had or have you now any of the following… (g)…Heart or vascular trouble?" As we approach the winter season, the applicant airman may ask the aviation medical examiner (AME) about Raynaud's phenomenon. First described in 1862 by French physician Maurice Raynaud, "cold hands syndrome" is usually more of a nuisance than a danger to pilots, although some cases can be extremely painful and debilitating. The disease appears to be about five times more common in women (ages 15 to 40) than in men, afflicting 5 to 10 percent of the general population. Symptoms may appear to be more common in people who live in colder climates; however, people with the disorder who live in milder climates may have more attacks during periods of colder weather. Attacks can also be triggered by emotional stress. Raynaud's phenomenon usually attacks the fingers or toes, but it may affect the nose, lips, or ear lobes. Fingers turn pale and cyanotic, with rubor returning within five minutes to an hour after the initiation of an attack. The pallor and cyanotic phases are accompanied by numbness, whereas, rubor is accompanied by a burning sensation. As the attack ends, throbbing and tingling may occur in the fingers and toes. Normal vasoconstriction, in response to a cold environment, preserves the body's core temperature by shunting blood from arteries near the skin's surface to veins deeper in the body. In patients with Raynaud's phenomenon, this normal bodily response is intensified by the sudden spasmodic contractions of arterioles. Vasospastic attacks cause blood vessels to constrict, and may cause the arteries of the fingers and toes to collapse. Blood supply to the extremities is greatly decreased, thereby, causing the described skin discoloration and pain sensations.

46. Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon is a disorder that causes the blood vessels in the ears, fingers, nose and toes to constrict. Arthritis, Raynaud s phenomenon Guide picks. http://arthritis.about.com/cs/raynauds/

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47. Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon is a disorder that causes the blood vessels in the ears, fingers, nose and toes to constrict. Search. Arthritis, Raynaud s phenomenon. http://arthritis.about.com/od/raynauds/

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48. Raynaud's Treatments Doubleblind, Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Three Period Crossover, Pilot Study of Single Oral-28326 Doses in Scleroderma Patients with Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.sclero.org/medical/symptoms/raynauds/treatment.html

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49. Raynaud's Phenomenon - About Raynaud's Phenomenon Next . Raynaud s phenomenon. Frederick A. Matsen III, MD. Last updated February 13, 2002 About Raynaud s phenomenon. Basics of Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/raynauds

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us A program of Table of contents About Raynaud's phenomenon Basics of Raynaud's phenomenon Immediate medical attention Prognosis and impacts ... View article with questions Related articles Lupus Erythematosus Myositis Rheumatoid Arthritis Scleroderma ... [Top] Raynaud's Phenomenon Edited by Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D. Last updated February 13, 2002 About Raynaud's phenomenon Basics of Raynaud's phenomenon Raynaud's (pronounced "ray-NODES") phenomenon refers to episodic color changes in the skin of the fingers and toes during exposure to cold or in response to emotional stress. In some people, the ears, lips, and nose may also be affected. Although it is normal for blood flow to the fingers to be reduced in extreme cold, people with Raynaud's phenomenon have difficulty on mild days, in air-conditioned rooms, or when holding a cold drink. Episodes may last for several minutes after the body becomes warm again. When this condition occurs in the absence of disease, it is known as "primary Raynaud's phenomenon." Approximately 10 percent of healthy women have this form. Raynaud's may also occur with diseases in which the blood vessels have been injured or when elements of the blood are sluggish. This form is called "secondary Raynaud's phenomenon" and is a feature of arthritis and related diseases such as scleroderma lupus rheumatoid arthritis , and others.

50. Raynaud's Phenomenon - Causes Of Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon. Frederick A. Matsen III, MD. Edited by Frederick A. Matsen III, MD. Last updated February 13, 2002 Causes of Raynaud s phenomenon. Causes. http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/raynauds/05

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us A program of Table of contents About Raynaud's phenomenon Prognosis and impacts Incidence and prevention Symptoms ... [Top] Raynaud's Phenomenon Edited by Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D. Last updated February 13, 2002 Causes of Raynaud's phenomenon Causes Doctors aren't sure exactly what causes Raynaud's phenomenon. They do know, however, that episodes are often triggered by cold temperatures and sometimes by emotional stress, such as nervousness or excitement. There are many causes of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, including inflammation of the blood vessels (called vasculitis) or blockage of blood vessels. This article is rated out of 5 stars (146 ratings). How useful was this page? Not useful at all Not very useful Useful Very useful Extremely useful Comments: Healthlinks UWMC Health On-Line University of Washington UW Medicine ... Editorial policy Problems or questions? Contact the webmaster This site was last updated May 24, 2004. Login

51. Arthritis Insight-Raynaud's Phenomenon Information Raynaud s phenomenonWhat is it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed and treated? Find that out and more. Raynaud s phenomenon. Statistics. http://arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/raynauds.html

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52. Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon. For More Information About Raynaud s phenomenon. Visit the excellent Raynaud s phenomenon page on the NIAMS/NIH website. http://www.scleroderma.org/medical/raynauds.htm

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53. AllRefer Health - Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups http://health.allrefer.com/health/raynauds-phenomenon-info.html

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55. Facts About Raynaud's Phenomenon Facts About Raynaud s phenomenon. Text taken from NIH Publication No. 932263 Reprinted July 1993. What is Raynaud s phenomenon? http://www.geocities.com/cfsdays/raynauds.htm

Facts About Raynaud's Phenomenon Text taken from NIH Publication No. 93-2263 Reprinted July 1993 What is Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder of the small blood vessels that feed the skin. During an attack of Raynaud's, these arteries contract briefly, limiting blood flow. This is called a vasospasm. Deprived of the blood's oxygen, the skin first turns white then blue. The skin turns red as the arteries relax and blood flows again. Extremities hands and feet are most commonly affected, but Raynaud's can attack other areas such as the nose and ears. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include changes in skin color (white to blue to red) and skin temperature (the affected area feels cooler). Usually there is no pain, but it is common for the affected area to feel numb or prickly, as if it has fallen asleep. What causes Raynaud's? Doctors do not completely understand the cause of Raynaud's, but they believe the body's blood vessels overreact to cold. When the body is exposed to cold, the hands and feet lose heat rapidly. To conserve heat, the body reduces the amount of blood flowing to these areas by narrowing the small arteries that supply them with blood. In persons with Raynaud's, these small blood vessels overrespond to cold. For example, reaching into a refrigerator may trigger an attack. Cold temperatures are more likely to provoke an attack when the individual is physically or emotionally stressed. For some persons, exposure to cold is not even necessary; stress alone causes vessels to narrow.

56. Raynaud's Phenomenon Cardiovascular. Raynaud s phenomenon. Raynaud s phenomenon is a blood vessel disorder that affects primarily the fingers and toes. Raynaud s phenomenon. http://tjsamson.client.web-health.com/web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhea

Cardiovascular Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud's phenomenon is a blood vessel disorder that affects primarily the fingers and toes. Raynaud's Phenomenon What is Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon is a blood vessel disorder that affects primarily the fingers and toes. Less commonly, the ear lobes, nose, and/or lips may be affected as well. Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by vasospastic attacks. In a vasospatic attack, arterioles (small blood vessels) in the affected area constrict (narrow). Arteries in the affected area may collapse. Constriction of arterioles limits the supply of blood to the affected area, producing the symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon: changes in Skin Color and Sensation Raynaud's phenomenon occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 15 and 40. What causes Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon falls into one of two classes: Primary or Secondary Although the cause of primary Raynaud's phenomenon is not known, triggers for vasospastic attacks include: Cold Temperature Emotional Stress Secondary Raynaud's phenomenon is less common, but generally more severe, than primary Raynaud's phenomenon. Secondary Raynaud's develops as a result of some other underlying disease or condition.

57. Raynauds • Symptoms of Raynaud s phenomenon. • Importance of Raynaud s phenomenon. • Primary versus secondary Raynaud s phenomenon. • Conditions http://www.midwestarthritis.com/html/raynauds.htm

• Symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon • Importance of Raynaud's phenomenon • Primary versus secondary Raynaud's phenomenon • Conditions associated with secondary Raynaud's • Diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon • Treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon It is unknown why some persons develop Raynaud's phenomenon while others do not. At least one study suggests that women taking estrogen (for example, Premarin) without progesterone (for example, Provera) are at greater risk for Raynaud's. However, the problem may lie both in the blood vessels themselves as well as with the nerves that go to the blood vessels. At first, physicians may not be able to tell which persons with Raynaud's phenomenon will develop a connective tissue disease. Yet, there may be clues that help in making that prediction. For example, puffiness in the fingers, skin ulcers or abnormalities in the small blood vessels (capillaries) next to the fingernails help identify those individuals destined to develop scleroderma. Blood tests to detect autoantibodies also may be useful in identifying persons likely to get arthritis. Persons having had severe frost bite or chronic, unprotected exposure to cold temperatures are at greater risk for Raynaud's phenomenon. Ten to fifteen percent of persons who have outdoor occupations with daily exposures to cold temperatures develop Raynaud's phenomenon. This figure goes up to almost 50% for persons who work in jobs requiring chronic exposure to ice (such as those working with frozen fish). It is unclear whether it is the exposure to the cold or whether it is the repeated cycle of getting cold followed by warming that contributes to Raynaud's. Occupations requiring exposure to polyvinyl chloride and nitroglycerine also have been implicated in the occurrence of Raynaud's phenomenon.

58. About Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud s phenomenon causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. http://www.raynauds.org/pages/raynaud.htm

About Raynaud's Phenomenon Raynaud's is named for the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who first recognized the condition in 1862. The disease causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. Typically, the affected area turns white, then blue, then bright red over the course of the attack. There may be associated tingling, swelling, or painful throbbing. The attacks may last from minutes to hours. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene. Raynaud's can occur as a "primary" disease; that is, with no associated disorder. It can also occur as a "secondary" condition of other diseases, such as scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some workers have been known to develop Raynaud's because of prolonged use of vibrating tools. Most treatment to date has centered around minimizing or preventing exposure to cold, although use of biofeedback, vasodilating medications and other methods are helpful to some. Approximately 5-10 percent of all Americans suffer from Raynaud's, but only one out of five sufferers seeks treatment. Both men and women suffer from Raynaud's, but women are nine times more likely to be affected. Some researchers estimate as many as 20% of all women in their childbearing years have Raynaud's.

59. Raynaud's Association If your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperatures drop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud s phenomenon. http://www.raynauds.org/

At last, help for Raynaud's sufferers is at hand! If your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperatures drop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon. If holding an iced drink causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you are probably one of an estimated 28 million people in the US alone who have Raynaud's phenomenon. If air conditioned rooms or putting your hands in the freezer cause your toes and fingers to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud's spasm. The Raynaud's Association is here to help. In fact, the founder of this non-profit organization and all its officers are Raynaud's sufferers. We know the pain and frustration Raynaud's causes. It can inhibit lifestyle and leisure pursuits, hinder the ability to perform various jobs, and affect relationships with others who are unsympathetic and uneducated about the condition. Moving to a warmer climate is not a solution. Air conditioning can prompt a Raynaud's attack just as readily as a few minutes in a snowstorm.

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