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

Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

10,836 members • 5,410 posts

All posts for January 2023

calcium deposit on my face

calcium deposits

calcium deposits

•1 year ago

lichen sclerosis

Hi I have lichen sclerosis, does this come under the umbrella of scleraderma?

Hi I have lichen sclerosis, does this come under the umbrella of scleraderma?

•1 year ago

Hysterectomy advice

Hi , I have been to the Gynaecologist today and due to various gynaecologist problem I have been put on the waiting list for a hysterectomy, I was after any...

Hi , I have been to the Gynaecologist today and due to various gynaecologist pr...

•1 year ago

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

or

Sildenefil - how long would you give them?

Hello All ! I started taking sildenefil 2 weeks ago for my Raynauds and prescribed 3 a day but have read advice to start with 1 and build up. However I just...

Hello All ! I started taking sildenefil 2 weeks ago for my Raynauds and prescri...

•1 year ago

Swelling & severe pain in toe

Hi, Does anyone else suffer with swelling and excruciating pain in their toe(s) during a elongated flare up? I currently have severe swelling, redness and...

Hi, Does anyone else suffer with swelling and excruciating pain in their toe(s) ...

•1 year ago

Recent diagnosis.

Good Morning, I developed Raynauds and shoulder and neck pain towards the end of last year and have had extensive blood test which confirm I have a...

Good Morning, I developed Raynauds and shoulder and neck pain towards the end ...

•1 year ago

spiking BP

my BP is spiking. The 24 hour monitor showed good blood pressure with one Spike. My BP spikes very high and falls very low.

my BP is spiking. The 24 hour monitor showed good blood pressure with one Spike....

•1 year ago

Have I got Raynauds🤔

I'm a 55y.o. male in Scotland. Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a finger going white and pins & needles. It's now developing to most fingers and...

I'm a 55y.o. male in Scotland. Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a fing...

•1 year ago

Raynaud’s and skin peeling

Hello friends, I had a sudden onset of Raynaud’s, finger tip and toe swelling, as well as the bottom of my feet swelling. I also had a sudden onset of...

Hello friends, I had a sudden onset of Raynaud’s, finger tip and toe swelling...

•1 year ago

How to Keep your Hands Warm with Chemical Heat Packs

Of course we must layer up in the cold to maintain core body temperature, but the extremities will still struggle, particularly at the end of the day. I use...

Of course we must layer up in the cold to maintain core body temperature, but th...

•1 year ago

How long does a diagnosis take ? Help in Limbo

Hi, I have been feeling unwell for ages lots of different symptoms,eventually a nurse practioner ordered blood test and they came back positive for...

Hi, I have been feeling unwell for ages lots of different symptoms,eventually a...

•1 year ago

Advice on medication to manage Raynaud's symptoms

Hi, I've had Raynaud's for many years but it has recently become quite severe and i'm struggling to do everyday things like walk the dog, type etc because my...

Hi, I've had Raynaud's for many years but it has recently become quite severe an...

•1 year ago

cold face

I have systemic sclerosis, Raynaud’s, and fibromyalgia (plus other stuff). I also have stiffness and aching on the right side of my face neck and shoulder...

I have systemic sclerosis, Raynaud’s, and fibromyalgia (plus other stuff). I al...

•1 year ago

Pension annuity planning - is scleroderma recognised?

I have to make decisions about what to do with my pension savings, by April. I've read all the leaflets and they mention you might get an 'enhanced annuity'...

I have to make decisions about what to do with my pension savings, by April. I'v...

•1 year ago

Raynaud's Sufferer Seeking advice for Travel at Altitude - Bolivia/Peru

Hi all! I have an outdoors hiking/adventure trip planned to Bolivia and Peru in March. I am a Raynaud's sufferer and currently take medication to manage my...

Hi all! I have an outdoors hiking/adventure trip planned to Bolivia and Peru in...

•1 year ago

Finger infections with secondary raynauds

Hi all, I've got a skin infection on my finger at the side/base of the nail - the area has swollen up and the skin is very red around it, it has puss coming...

Hi all, I've got a skin infection on my finger at the side/base of the nail - th...

•1 year ago

Digital ulcers

I first started experiencing numbness and pain in my hands and fingertips after being at work, at night or after exercise. It started as pins and needles and...

I first started experiencing numbness and pain in my hands and fingertips after ...

•1 year ago

What kind of specialist is best to find out if you have Raynauds?

I am still not sure if I have Raynaud's or not. It started last April with freezing cold hands. They are ALWAYS cold, they never get warm. And some of the...

I am still not sure if I have Raynaud's or not. It started last April with free...

•1 year ago

Advice on Scleroderma specialist.

Hi i was wondering if anyone can offer any advice / recommendations on where i would find a Sceloderma specialist? I live in N.Ireland but as far as i can...

Hi i was wondering if anyone can offer any advice / recommendations on where i...

•1 year ago

Antibodies

Hi i'm wondering if anyone with knowledge of these tbings could possibly answer my question. I recently tested positive after months of strange symptoms with...

Hi i'm wondering if anyone with knowledge of these tbings could possibly answer ...

•1 year ago

Haemosidian staining

Hi all - does anyone know of any available treatment for haemosidian staining on ankle and feet as a result of leaky veins/capillaritis? Thanks

Hi all - does anyone know of any available treatment for haemosidian staining o...

•1 year ago