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Does anyone have helpful information on Reynaud’s? A friend just told me that she has it, and I can’t seem to find any information on what to do about it. Thanks, Dot — There is more to life than increasing its speed. - Gandhi
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Does anyone have helpful information on Reynaud’s? A friend just told me that she has it, and I can’t seem to find any information on what to do about it. Thanks, Dot
Raynaud’s phenomena responds to medications such as Procardia (nifedipine), biofeedback training, and hypnosis. But because Raynaud’s can be an early sign of a serious rheumatologic or autoimmune disorder (e.g., scleroderma) it is wise to get a thorough medical workup before or in addition to symptomatic approaches of treating this condition. Steve G In the Warm Arizona-Sonora Desert Steven Gurgevich, PhD Behavioral Medicine, Ltd.
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Does anyone have helpful information on Reynaud’s? A friend just told me that she has it, and I can’t seem to find any information on what to do about it. Thanks, Dot Raynaud’s phenomena responds to medications such as Procardia (nifedipine), biofeedback training, and hypnosis. But because Raynaud’s can be an early sign of a serious rheumatologic or autoimmune disorder (e.g., scleroderma) it is wise to get a thorough medical workup before or in addition to symptomatic approaches of treating this condition. Steve G
Procardia can also have a multitude of dangerous side effects. I do agree that a good medical workup is needed. Reynauds syndrome is also a signal that nerve/bloodvessel "communication" may be decreased . You might also look into Nutritional things ie. Garlic, Ginkgo biloba, Cayenne which help the circulatory system, among other things. Although there is much scientific information on these benefits, you must also realize that long term effects have not been "scientifically established on this, or most alt. therapies for most things, but is DEFINETLY worth looking into. People have been using this stuff for hundreds, if not thousands of years Take Care Que – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – In the Warm Arizona-Sonora Desert Steven Gurgevich, PhD Behavioral Medicine, Ltd.
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