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Saliva glands

Hi, I have limited scleroderma and Raynaud's. Dec 2010 I had my submandular glands out because of infections in my saliva glands. Looks like I wil prob have to...

Hi, I have limited scleroderma and Raynaud's. Dec 2010 I had my submandular glan...

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•13 years ago

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Where can I get silver gloves in the US. I don't know how to convert the money to buy them in the UK.

Also, my feet are so swollen on the balls of my feet I suppose from freezing then thawing so many times. Does anyone have this and if so is there anything...

Also, my feet are so swollen on the balls of my feet I suppose from freezing the...

faith89

•13 years ago

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A Girly Post - Mooncup

Just an extra one as I am on an immune to embarrasment day! I know Scleroderma can create a lot of gynecological problems.. I have recenty been converted to a...

Just an extra one as I am on an immune to embarrasment day! I know Scleroderma c...

Hanosity

•13 years ago

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A Girly Post - Medications and Contraception

Well! The story of yesterday is a bit traumatic! I thought I would put this post, just to save anyone the problems I had to go through. I am on a drug called...

Well! The story of yesterday is a bit traumatic! I thought I would put this post...

Hanosity

•13 years ago

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Where can I buy battery-heated gloves or hand warmers?

I have limited cutaenous systemic scleroderma with secondary Raynaud's and am also hypothyroid. I've bought the silver gloves, which are great but want to get...

I have limited cutaenous systemic scleroderma with secondary Raynaud's and am al...

LynnCox

•13 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a way to warm my hands up when I get an attack?

I've tried keeping my hand under runnig warm water but they just get cold again. I've tried wearing gloves but nothing seems to be effective. I'm 20 and have...

I've tried keeping my hand under runnig warm water but they just get cold again....

JPhlps

•13 years ago

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I wonder whether scleroderma affects sphincters.

zenabb

•13 years ago

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Anyone else unlucky enough to have Raynaud's AND Crohn's disease?

Anyone else unlucky enough to have Raynaud's AND Crohn's disease? I have both!!

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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Numbness/Tingling 24/7

Hi - does anyone else have the numbness/tingling in their hands and end of nose 24 hours a day? Don't know where I go from here if the Rheumatologist is...

Hi - does anyone else have the numbness/tingling in their hands and end of nose ...

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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Hope Hospital

I have not been on this site for a while as I have just had 2 weeks in Hope Hospital which has done me the world of good more tests and physio. A big thankyou...

I have not been on this site for a while as I have just had 2 weeks in Hope Hosp...

vaughan

•13 years ago

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Coping

Well I am having another of my bad weeks, very depressed and sitting and feeling sorry for myself. Takes all I got to just get out of bed and do anything. I am...

Well I am having another of my bad weeks, very depressed and sitting and feeling...

uknlv

•13 years ago

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The main thing that impinges on my day-to-day living is finger ulcers. Any suggestions how to help the ulcers to heal?

I have Raynaud's and scleroderma and the main thing that impinges on my day-to-day living is finger ulcers. I have regular iloprost infusions and have just...

I have Raynaud's and scleroderma and the main thing that impinges on my day-to-d...

nannysue1950

•13 years ago

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Is this Raynaud's?

Hi - I've seen the Rheumatologist today and he can't understand why I have numbness and tingling in my fingers and tip of my nose ALL the time; I'm led to...

Hi - I've seen the Rheumatologist today and he can't understand why I have numbn...

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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Newcomer

Hi - I'm a newcomer to this site, joined yesterday and posed 2 questions to which I have had several replies; just wanted to say thanks to everyone who took...

Hi - I'm a newcomer to this site, joined yesterday and posed 2 questions to whic...

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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Is swimming a good idea?

Hi - I've been having swimming lessons, once a week, for 6 months; my GP said it is not the best idea to go swimming when you have Raynaud's but that the...

Hi - I've been having swimming lessons, once a week, for 6 months; my GP said it...

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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Welcome to our 100th member on HealthUnlocked!!!

I am delighted that 100 people have now signed up to the RSA page on HealthUnlocked. Please keep blogging and asking and answering each others questions. It's...

I am delighted that 100 people have now signed up to the RSA page on HealthUnloc...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Flaky nails and rough hands

Hi - I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's and am seeing a Rheumatologist tomorrow as the Nifedipine tablets aren't having the desired effect. My hands are...

Hi - I have been diagnosed with Raynaud's and am seeing a Rheumatologist tomorro...

Carol-C

•13 years ago

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What medication do you take for Acid Reflux, I am trying to get an idea of what is out there to ask my GP for a new med?

uknlv

•13 years ago

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Is anyone else suffering faecal incontinence due to weakness of anal sphincter muscles?

nannysue1950

•13 years ago

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Is there any correlation between ANA levels and the progress or severity of the disease?

dojurols

•13 years ago

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My doctor has diagnosed me with Raynaud's. Do I need to see a consultant?

adrianhillson

•13 years ago

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Being new to Raynaud's and reading stuff on here is it possible my aching calves are underlying symptom?

adrianhillson

•13 years ago

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Feet swelling from Raynaud's...please help

I have developed Raynaund's and neuropathy as a result a result of Chemo. The pain and pressure on the bottom of my feet is one thing, but the swelling...

I have developed Raynaund's and neuropathy as a result a result of Chemo. The p...

faith89

•13 years ago

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Hello

Hello, I'm David and I'm a student primary school teacher at the University of Brighton where I hope to qualify in 2013. I was diagnosed with Raynaud's when I...

Hello, I'm David and I'm a student primary school teacher at the University of B...

David464

•13 years ago

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Long Road To Kenya (2)

Well, I think I spoke too soon. Went out yesterday on a 30 mile ride and had numb toes most of the way and did a 19 mile ride today and started off with numb...

Well, I think I spoke too soon. Went out yesterday on a 30 mile ride and had nu...

Heleno

•13 years ago

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Has anyone worn Neoprene gloves to keep the hands warm? Are they suitable to wear when driving?

Yorky

•13 years ago

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Has anyone worn a copper/magnetic bracelet to alleviate aches and pains? Does it work?

Yorky

•13 years ago

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Can anyone recommend some warm cosy, not too bulky socks? My feet are always freezing even in May.

Yorky

•13 years ago

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Is Raynaud's a disability?

Hi everyone, I have Raynaud's it affects my work alot when the pain starts, it grabs me with a vengance, I cant touch anything cos my hands and legs and feet...

Hi everyone, I have Raynaud's it affects my work alot when the pain starts, it g...

fiona-anne_123

•13 years ago

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ELECTRIC BLANKET

Cannot do without it - Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn!!! Have to have my bed warm before getting into it .......

Cannot do without it - Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn!!! Have to have my bed wa...

Anteater

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK) | HealthUnlocked

Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

All posts for May 2011

Saliva glands

Where can I get silver gloves in the US. I don't know how to convert the money to buy them in the UK.

A Girly Post - Mooncup

A Girly Post - Medications and Contraception

Where can I buy battery-heated gloves or hand warmers?

Can anyone recommend a way to warm my hands up when I get an attack?

I wonder whether scleroderma affects sphincters.

Anyone else unlucky enough to have Raynaud's AND Crohn's disease?

Numbness/Tingling 24/7

Hope Hospital

Coping

The main thing that impinges on my day-to-day living is finger ulcers. Any suggestions how to help the ulcers to heal?

Is this Raynaud's?

Newcomer

Is swimming a good idea?

Welcome to our 100th member on HealthUnlocked!!!

Flaky nails and rough hands

What medication do you take for Acid Reflux, I am trying to get an idea of what is out there to ask my GP for a new med?

Is anyone else suffering faecal incontinence due to weakness of anal sphincter muscles?

Is there any correlation between ANA levels and the progress or severity of the disease?

My doctor has diagnosed me with Raynaud's. Do I need to see a consultant?

Being new to Raynaud's and reading stuff on here is it possible my aching calves are underlying symptom?

Feet swelling from Raynaud's...please help

Hello

Long Road To Kenya (2)

Has anyone worn Neoprene gloves to keep the hands warm? Are they suitable to wear when driving?

Has anyone worn a copper/magnetic bracelet to alleviate aches and pains? Does it work?

Can anyone recommend some warm cosy, not too bulky socks? My feet are always freezing even in May.

Is Raynaud's a disability?

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