Raynauds suggested by Pharmacist

[CelticSeahorse]

Recently a pharmacist suggested that I could have raynauds. As they saw a couple of my fingers were white, as I was making a purchase.

I was wondering, if I needed to seek out a formal diagnosis from my GP, or isn't it necessary.

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Yes for sure get it checked. It can get worse and then start to casue damage and ulcers. there are meds to lesson attacks because attacks equal tissue damage and raynauds can be a symtom of scleroderma. Find ways to stay as warm as you can. I have a rechargeable handwarmer I don't go to the store with out it. My symptoms started with raynauds and I didn't think much of it until I started having attacks in my house, the store, and other indoor places. I went to learn how to manage it and came away with a scleroderma diagnosis. Definitely worth getting them looked at and at the very least learning how to manage it and stay warm.

[Midgebite21]

There’s no harm asking your GP but unless your appointment coincides with an attack the diagnosis will just be made from your description. The majority of Raynauds cases are primary (not related to autoimmune disorders) and affect 5% of the general population so very common and therefore not deemed bad for your health, just an nuisance and you will probably be given advice to keep warm, always have gloves to hand etc.

Secondary raynauds (associated with autoimmune disorders) is usually more severe and requires medication to prevent ulcerations of fingers and toes.