Lupus

[SamRigs]

Hello, Following on from my previous question in which I detailed my medication I have been taking - namely Ramipril being one of them. Since taking this medication my Raynauds has subsided a little but now my fingers have gone from being numb, freezing cold and white to being super sensitive, red hot, bright red and tingling all the while. I can even feel a strong pulse in my fingers. Does anybody else have the same feelings? Also is this normal and could it be a side effect from the Ramipril?

Thank you

Sam

[Guatmom]

I don’t know about ramipril, but amlodipine has done wonders to help the Raynaud’s in my fingers, plus get my blood pressure back in the normal range.

[chrisj]

I was on ramapril for blood pressure some years ago. When I was in hospital for kidney damage (e coli infection) the consultant stopped ramapril straight away and prescribed amlopodine which I've been on ever since. Not sure why he took me off it but I havent taken it since. Might be worth speaking to your gp.

[SamRigs in reply to chrisj]

That’s strange - with you having kidney damage as they said ramipril has a dual purpose - firstly to lower blood pressure and secondly to help protect your kidneys which is the reason I’m on it! With you saying that it’s made me think now.

[chrisj in reply to SamRigs]

I wished I'd asked him why he stopped it but I was quite poorly then so I dont have any more information.

My kidneys are damaged thanks to e coli and amlodipine is to ensure my blood pressure doesn't go up because of the damage done. I see a consultant in renal every 4 months or so along with blood and urine tests.