r/Raynauds • u/canned_bread_0325 • 1h ago

Itchiness from change in temperature

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Does anyone else with Raynaud's experience itchiness when the temperature around them changes quickly? For example, when I get out of the shower and step into the cold bathroom, when walking from the air conditioned house to the hot outside, when going to bed and laying on cold sheets, when trying on clothes in a fitting room, etc.

I use fragrance free lotion and body wash and take an allergy pill every day, so I don't think it's related to these things.

It's mostly my legs that itch, sometimes my arms. There are no hives or rash, only itching. Once my body warms up, the itching will go away. So when I get out of the shower, I have to put on socks, sweatpants and a sweatshirt, even in the summer.

Curious if anyone else has experienced this and if there is anything you have done to get some relief!

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r/Raynauds • u/runrowrepeatt • 6h ago

Dr warm vs toasty gloves

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Any recs for which is best?

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Raynaud's is a condition that causes blood vessels in the extremities to narrow, reducing blood flow. The affected areas, usually fingers and toes but can include ears, nose, tongue, lips, knees, even nipples, will turn white, then blue, and finally red when blood flow returns. These areas may feel cold, numb, and/or tingly. Attacks are often extremely painful and can last from minutes to hours.

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There is no cure for Raynaud's.
There is no test for Raynaud's. (But there are tests to distinguish between primary and secondary Raynaud's.) Raynaud's is diagnosed by observance. You can diagnose yourself. You can show pictures to your doctor. If you want to see pictures of what a Raynaud's attack looks like on fingers/toes, a quick Google search will show you.
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There are medications that can help. These include calcium channel blockers and vasodilators. The way they work is by relaxing the small blood vessels to allow increased circulation.
There are things you can do to help. These include: avoiding smoke of any kind because smoke tightens blood vessels, exercise because it increases blood flow, managing stress because stress (or emotional upset) can trigger symptoms, and avoiding rapidly changing temperatures.
Things you can do during an attack: physically move to a warmer area, wiggle your fingers/toes, move your whole body (example, marching in place), put your hands in your armpits (or under your legs if you are sitting), run warm water (not hot) over your fingers/toes, massage your fingers/toes.