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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

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Exposure to chemicals

Anyone with scleroderma that was diagnosed after exposure to chemicals/pesticides??

Anyone with scleroderma that was diagnosed after exposure to chemicals/pesticide...

•10 years ago

I have just received my Rheumatologist's report/Diagnosis. In the extensive report he confirms that I have Scleroderma (knew that already).

Firstly, I must say that the various Medical people treating me are absolutely marvellous. My Diagnosis reads: (Reynaud's, calcinosis, pulmonary fibrosis, ANA...

Firstly, I must say that the various Medical people treating me are absolutely m...

•10 years ago

Rheumy podiatrist what is the difference to a podiatrist

I am having terrible cramp on the pads of my feet and my toes. I have orthotic insoles which used to help but not now. I have an appointment with a rheumy...

I am having terrible cramp on the pads of my feet and my toes. I have orthotic i...

•10 years ago

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Decongestants and Raynaud's

Hi I've been told in the past to avoid decongestants and many of the leaflets say not to take them but a pharmacist and doctor seem unconcerned and unaware....

Hi I've been told in the past to avoid decongestants and many of the leaflets s...

•10 years ago

anyone had lingering chronic pain after cellulitis in the lower leg?

I had a bad bout of cellulitis and am coming to tail end of antibiotics. Most of the extreme pain is gone but whats bee left is this chronic burn pulsing on...

I had a bad bout of cellulitis and am coming to tail end of antibiotics. Most of...

•10 years ago

Raynoids and under active thyroid with ingrowing toenail?

I think I have a ingrowing toenail my toe is very painful is it ok for me to try dig this out myself with raynauds and under active thyroid or should I be...

I think I have a ingrowing toenail my toe is very painful is it ok for me to try...

•10 years ago

I am new at all this. I get erruptions/ bubbles/ulcers on my lower legs, had up to 18, now calmed a bit, treated with silver cream.

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•10 years ago

Good and bad news all in the space of 2 hours

Yesterday at 15:21 I received the good news that I have been accepted under the "Access to work" scheme to be able to get a taxi to and from work, which will...

Yesterday at 15:21 I received the good news that I have been accepted under the ...

•10 years ago

I have recently noticed that the shape my eyes are changing...the skin at the corner of my eye appears to be stretched

Has anyone else with scleroderma noticed any problems with their eyes and is there anything that can help prevent this from getting worse ?

Has anyone else with scleroderma noticed any problems with their eyes and is the...

•10 years ago

Pins and Needles in hand

Not sure if this is the right place... But... For the past 5 mornings, I've been woken by pretty sore pins and needles and aching in my right fore arm. In...

Not sure if this is the right place... But... For the past 5 mornings, I've bee...

•10 years ago

I get like an electric shock feeling that runs through my body, has anyone else experienced this?

Hi all I'm back again! I keep getting what can only be described as an electric shock feeling that runs mainly through my arms and hands and my legs, it's not...

Hi all I'm back again! I keep getting what can only be described as an electric ...

•10 years ago

Does anyone have a pressurised choking feeling at the bottom of their throat above the nape of their neck?

It is usually followed by swelling of the lips or face and neck accompanied by patches and burning.. I have Pbc, scleroderma (including raynauds and lung...

It is usually followed by swelling of the lips or face and neck accompanied by p...

•10 years ago

Is it normal to feel really ill on nifedipine?

Hi, I had my first appointment with a rheumatologist last Monday and have been told I have undifferentiated connective tissue disease. She has carried out lots...

Hi, I had my first appointment with a rheumatologist last Monday and have been t...

•10 years ago

Reynaud's & Menopausal hot flashes

I've had Reynaud's since I was a teenager & as a result developed in the last year with vaso-dialation issues with blood flow to my heart. To complicate...

I've had Reynaud's since I was a teenager & as a result developed in the last ye...

•10 years ago

Raynauds

Hi I am new on here I have had Raynauds for about a year now and have been coping ok until the weather got colder in October. My hands and feet are very cold...

Hi I am new on here I have had Raynauds for about a year now and have been copin...

•10 years ago

Heated clothing sale.

Hi everyone, just a heads up really. I went into our local Maplins store this week and they have heated waistcoats, inner soles and gloves, all reduced. I...

Hi everyone, just a heads up really. I went into our local Maplins store this we...

•10 years ago

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Bruising. I bruise very easily, is this linked with raynauds?

I have a bruise on the bottom of my shin that's been there for over 10 months, it's also slightly indented. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem,...

I have a bruise on the bottom of my shin that's been there for over 10 months, i...

•10 years ago

Have you seen the new raynauds and scleroderma care and support website ? www.raynaudsandscleroderma.co.uk great info and forum space :)

Hi everyone ! check out this NEW raynauds and scleroderma care and support site set up by Anne Mawdsley who was the CEO of the RSA for 30 years! It has some...

Hi everyone ! check out this NEW raynauds and scleroderma care and support site...

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•10 years ago