Finger pain

[Gillw1978]

So I’ve had raynauds all my life it’s gotten worse the older I get how ever last 3 days I’ve had excruciating pain in my index finger about 6 times during the day it comes in waves and has left my finger really tender any advise on what I can do

[-missymoo]

Hi there Gillw1978

I have the exact same. I have secondary Raynauds for 11-13 years progressively worsening with excruciating index finger pain, shooting electric shock type pains and finger, if it’s knocked is ridiculously painful. I would definitely advise seeing your doctor about this worsening Raynauds you’re experiencing.

[Gillw1978 in reply to -missymoo]

Thank you for your reply do you take any medication for your raynauds

[-missymoo in reply to Gillw1978]

Hi

Yes, I take 50mg losartan which isn’t really doing anything, may consider iloprost infusion. I also have systemic sclerosis. Don’t take no for an answer, it’s taken me 12 years to be finally diagnosed and start proper treatments. You definitely need bloods taken. X

[pino99]

Hi,

You need to get to the doctors quickly. It sounds exactly like my right index finger started four years ago. It was dismissed by doctors and I ended up with an isquemic finger and had a third of it amputated. You need either sildenafil (ideally) or illoprost. Ideally get to your consultant, as your gp will probably not have a clue and will not be able to prescribe the right treatment anyway.

Good luck.

[Gillw1978 in reply to pino99]

Thank you for your reply I don’t have a consultant just a doc who’s pretty useless

[kel55 in reply to Gillw1978]

guess you still got an old fashioned doctor, find another! Raynauds is the spasming (vasoconstriction) of the arteries, viagra is a cheap alternative. Ask to see a specialist. Discuss the need for a universal Calcium Chanel Blocker (helps to stop the vascular constriction) and a nitrate to keep things open

[Gillw1978 in reply to kel55]

Thank you think I’m gonna have to look for another doctor as if I want an appointment might be able to get one in April if I’m lucky lol

[Dorothee in reply to kel55]

Yes that,s what I tried to say to the other lady. I was given the calcium blocker too.

They just do not want me to name it

[tanya1981]

So sorry that you’re in so much pain, Gill! Please look after yourself - don’t let the doctors underestimate your suffering- this needs immediate attention- especially so if your finger becomes blue/purple. Is there anything in particular that made the Reynauds increasingly worse over the years for you? Do you suffer from sn underlying autoimmune condiction as well?

[Gillw1978 in reply to tanya1981]

I have an under active thyroid but don’t think that’s connected I just put it down to getting older lol luckily at the min my fingers just go white haven’t had blue or purple yet.