Nitro cream use for Raynaud's?

[beaglab]

Hi everyone, has anyone ever tried nitro cream for Raynaud's on hands? My Dr just prescribed it for dilating blood vessels to the finger that get ulcers frequently. I am afraid to try it. I am waiting until it heals first. Does anyone have experience with this Nitro cream?

[Hidden]

I tried it a couple years ago. I got the worst headaches and dizziness and having it on my fingers made it hard to do things. I did use it down at the base of the finger because i also had ulcers. I have had much better luck with Nifedipine at max doses and sildenafil. Give it a try but the side affects were too much for me

[Stephanellie]

Yes! It helps get more circulation to help heal ulcers you already have. It gives me headaches but it’s worth it to get those ulcers gone that lady for months sometimes

[DaisyLA]

Don’t be afraid to try it! I was too but have spoken to a few doctors about it and it just open up capillaries and makes blood flood easier.... it’s intimidating but it works. I haven’t gotten any headaches or anything like that

[beaglab in reply to DaisyLA]

Thank you Daisy. I am still afraid to try it. My finger is so infected that I don't know what to do. I worry that I will have a negative side effect.

[PJSammy]

I use nitro patches when I have ulcers. No side effects but I did start with a lower dose to see if I reacted.