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Things u can do that doctors do not mention. A journey that few people understand.. we need to help each other..

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I have read all personal struggles with Raynauds that I can find... not only do I have Raynauds ,one daughter and one granddaughter suffers with Raynauds and other autoimmune diseases...cold, hot, stress will flare my Raynauds to go out of control. I have several pairs of gloves Home, shopping ,etc.thick comfortable loose socks... on my bed heating blanket under fitted sheet, hot pad in bed, another sofa n den.. they r always on.. it can b 90 degrees and I have heating pad on with fan blowing in my face...to warm feet with thick socks. I place feet on a pet rock.(u can find) snake, animal pet warming rock and accessories store..a warm comfortable hat..my body is extremely cold ..by the time I start to warm up I prespire total hair and body...frequently have to shower r Change nite clothes. Have gone to hospital ( nonrelated to Raynauds) took heating pad , gloves, ask for two pair their booties...always ask for extra blankets...handling heat and stress another topic.. I’m 87 years and very active n community. I learn every day...

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I hear you completely xx

A very useful line of thinking..........

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Warm your hands in hand dryers when out and about, had MRI scan and other scans unrelated to Raynauds always let them know about Raynauds and ask for a blanket. Stayed in a caravan over the weekend nippy in October so my friend gave me a spare quilt. It's trail and error. Also mittens so you don't have to take your gloves over to get in your purse. Take care everyone. Also ask on here people will give you advice and help

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