At last, help for Raynaud's sufferers is at hand!

• If your fingertips, toes, nose and even earlobes become painful when temperatures drop to frigid levels, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon.
• If holding an iced drink causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you are probably one of an estimated 28 million people in the US alone who have Raynaud's phenomenon.
• If air conditioned rooms -- or putting your hands in the freezer -- cause your toes and fingers to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud's spasm.

The Raynaud’s Association is here to help. It was created primarily to raise awareness of this disorder: to help people identify their condition and to seek medical intervention to determine whether or not an underlying – potentially serious – medical condition exists. In addition, the mission of the Raynaud’s Association is to provide support, resources and credible information to Raynaud’s sufferers.

We know the pain and frustration Raynaud's causes. It can inhibit lifestyle and leisure pursuits, hinder the ability to perform various jobs, and affect relationships with others who are unsympathetic and uneducated about the condition.

But Raynaud’s doesn’t need to be a “life sentence.” Raynaud’s sufferers can find ways to avoid and limit Raynaud’s episodes, techniques for protecting extremities from the cold, and ideas for dealing with family, friends and co-workers who do not understand how painful and problematic Raynaud’s can be. This site is designed to be a useful first step in the learning and sharing process.

The Raynaud’s Association is most fortunate to have the support and input of some of the world’s top medical researchers on our team. Our distinguished Medical Advisory Board is helping us to keep track of the newest research and its implications.

A vital link in this clearinghouse of information is you. Some of the best tips and strategies come from other Raynaud’s sufferers. They provide mutual support and share practical tips and solutions from their own experiences. We invite you to participate as both a contributor and user of this information.