Reynaud's Problems

[Craig_]

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has any help or suggestions for me keeping my fingers warm at my work, I'm a postman and my Reynaud's is causing me big problems when the weather is cold my fingers go so cold and numb, I've tried different kind of gloves but nothing works.

[Beaches23]

Hi Graig. I find fingerless gloves with finger cover helpful. I tuck a Hothands hand warmer into the cover. Hope photos help.

Hothand tucked in

[LadyTrundle]

it sounds weird and may look weird on a postie, but the warmest thing I’ve ever had was a hand muff – on a cord round my neck – with a rechargeable, hot rox or other hand warmer inside. I can then have relatively thin gloves while my hands are tucked inside, and then just whip them out when I need to use them with relative dexterity. I know posters often walk along with the next bundle of letters already in their hands, but maybe you could leave the letters in your bag until the last moment?

I’ve often used this in combination with cashmere – lined thin, leather gloves (you get them in women’s sizes, not sure about men’s, from someone like Dents) . Leather keeps the wind out, but gives a reasonable amount of grip ability.

[Midgebite21]

Hi Craig

This is a difficult one due to the nature of your job especially in the U.K. Is it not possible that you could get moved into a sorting office role or something similar where your not outside so much, even if just for the winter months. Your employer must make reasonable adjustments to your working conditions by law. Has your raynauds be officially diagnosed by your doctor? Are you on vasodilation medication like nifedipine or sildenafil? These may help along with gloves. It’s vitally important to keep your core temperature up also so lots of layers over your torso. Personally I would be looking at getting moved inside. Hope you find a solution.

[TIDDLYF]

Hi I use fingerless gloves that have ceramic/magnetic circles on them then thermal gloves on top.I also have some USB heated gloves that you can use with a powerbank.

I would seriously consider looking for office based jobs during these cold months.

[Lou1936]

heated gloves or mittens. Either battery or rechargeable

[Buddy195]

I’ve found turmeric helpful in improving my overall circulation (with ginger and black pepper to aid absorption). I take it as a tablet, although others add powder to smoothies or yogurt. Some people have had benefited from Ginko Bilbao, but I’ve not trialled this.

[lupieibbie]

This is no help at all, Craig, but I've found my Raynaud's symptoms have been off the scale this year! The worst I've ever experienced in 40+ years and gloves, heated or otherwise, make absolutely no difference.

I see that others have suggested "vasodilation medication" and turmeric supplements and that's maybe worth a go.

Whatever you decide to try, I wish you all the luck in world finding a solution, given the brutal impact of your profession on you as a Raynaud's sufferer.

[Delissedoesclay in reply to lupieibbie]

I take an herbal supplement called sanhelios circu caps With butcher’s broom and rosemary I take one in morning and at night I also use hot pockets and gloves I use castor oil to help with keeping them protected rub well or massage in well I also take a CBD jellcap to help with my anxiety really seems to be helping also I noticed I need more warm foods I also stoped coffee I do herbal teas with some caffeine like Yerba Mate it’s reall makes a difference also I stoped sugar