Sparse capillaries

[Deronda77]

Would it be unusual to have sparse nailbed capillaries in primary raynauds? My rheumatologist said he thought it likely i had primary raynauds triggered from stopping fluoxetine after 10 years use (i had very mild symptoms prior) but my finger symptoms are a bit atypical and he has ordered a load of screens and x rays to check but I have already had a negative ANA. I just noted in his letter to the gp the sparse. Can that be normal?

[MissusTee]

Hi,

My understanding is that in secondary raynauds the capillaries are enlarged rather than sparse. Hope this helps.

[Deronda77 in reply to MissusTee]

Thank-you thats useful. I'll have a follow up with him when all the tests are back but bit frustrating as he said capillaries were normal in app.

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I have Systemic Sclerosis with secondary Raynaud’s but my nailfolds are entirely normal. The rheumatologist conducting the test said they were neither sparse nor enlarged. I know this is very unusual though.