Raynaud's Syndrome

[Azonic]

Does this happen to others? This is after cold rides.

 

 

Did a bit of Googling and seems it might be this?

 

http://en.wikipedia....9;s_phenomenon

Edited November 22, 2012 by Azonic

[wonduhboy]

I used to get this, extremities (fingers/toes) really suffer and swell in the cold.

Doc suggested I take folic acid which helps it.

[MrJacques]

Hmm, my toes / fingers sometime do that in the winter, but not such interesting patterns as yours. Are your shoes squeezing your feet? Maybe thermal socks might help a bit.

[ThePubSA]

Looks like sum1 stood on your foot ,with beetle crushers

[V12man]

Go and see a vascular specialist/surgeon - let him test for constricted blood flow - I would be concerned about long term damage if you have vascular constriction causing that - looks to some extent like early stage frostbite damage.

 

Where are you based for a referral? PM me if you want.

[Wessel_Jhb]

I was diagnosed with Reynauds 8 years ago. You will know if you have it. Mine started out with little spotss on my hands and feet and then sore swelling joints. Its basicall frostbite. I drink cortazone in winter aswell as a cream perscribed by the doc. Lipo-something. White and yellow tube. Supposedly helps blood circulation in the are applied. Keep hands out of fridges, no cold drinks no cold mornings without gloves.

 

Yours does look like a start although with My reynauds my skin stared cracking and bleeding accross my joints so i was sure. Just do not put it under HOT water at ALL. Just luke warm defrost.

[ThePubSA]

Just out of interest,you riding cleats.?,does it happen to you with flats>?

[Azonic]

I was diagnosed with Reynauds 8 years ago. You will know if you have it. Mine started out with little spotss on my hands and feet and then sore swelling joints. Its basicall frostbite. I drink cortazone in winter aswell as a cream perscribed by the doc. Lipo-something. White and yellow tube. Supposedly helps blood circulation in the are applied. Keep hands out of fridges, no cold drinks no cold mornings without gloves.

 

Yours does look like a start although with My reynauds my skin stared cracking and bleeding accross my joints so i was sure. Just do not put it under HOT water at ALL. Just luke warm defrost.

 

I've got no skin cracking or anything like that. Just with cold rides it happens. No joint pains either really.

[Fracture]

Probably chillblain - from exposure to cold and humidity. there is creams to reduce the effects. avoid tight fitting shoes and socks.

[Woofie]

Dont you wear covers over your shoes?

Even old socks work quite well.

[KABOUS]

I know other type of treatments include nicotinamide and nifedipine - worth a try