Raynaud's Association - provide support and education to the millions of sufferers of Raynaud's Phenomenon

Raynaud’s Covered by Gannett Newspapers

The Raynaud’s Association was contacted recently by Melissa Erickson, a reporter for Gannett newspapers. She was working on a story on people with cold hands and feet and the need for medical attention, with a focus on Raynaud’s. Gannett is […]

By Frostie on March 26, 2021

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When Digital Ulcers Occur

Those with more severe secondary Raynaud’s may experience painful sores that are difficult to heal. These sores are known as digital ulcers.

Winter 2021 Member Tips

Several fellow Raynaud’s sufferers recently submitted suggestions, and we’re sharing them in our Winter 2021 Member Tips post.

COVID and Raynaud’s: What’s Your Story?

We’d like to hear from Frosties on your experiences with COVID and Raynaud’s: What’s more difficult, plus anything more positive in life.

Wear a Dress in the Fall?

The article “Five Ways to Wear a Dress in the Fall and Not Freeze” sounds like it was written for women living with Raynaud’s!

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Raynaud’s Patient Guide in U.S. News & World Report

U.S News Report published a Raynaud’s Patient Guide. Created through interviews with leading medical experts, it does an excellent job on the subject.

Reader’s Digest Explains Raynaud’s

An article in the UK version of Reader’s Digest explains Raynaud’s. It’s titled Everything you need to know about Raynaud’s disease.

Cold Intolerance in the News

This time of year there aren’t a lot of articles about cold intolerance in the news, so we were glad to see the Alvarado News feature Raynaud’s in a recent issue.

Penn Medicine Article on Raynaud’s

Penn Medicine’s web site offers an excellent overview on Raynaud’s titled “The Cold Truth About Raynaud’s.”

Latest in Hot Products

Kanga Klothing Giveaway Contest

Kanga Klothing is offering 5 lucky Frosties the chance to win one of their Raynaud’s Hoodies in their Kanga Klothing Giveaway Contest!

HEATJAC Hot Liners

When you invest in a heated jacket, it may not be the right fit for every cold occasion. HEATJAC Hot Liners address this issue.

Hot Products for Winter 2021

For our Hot Products for Winter 2021, we found one product in a newly-discovered category and rediscovered one that had previously been discontinued.

New Plush Shivers Mascots and Fleece Zip-ups!

We’re happy to introduce some new products in our Raynaud’s Store: New Shivers mascots and fleece zip-ups!

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Cold Cuts Winter 2021 Newsletter – Just Published!

Cold Cuts Winter 2021 Newsletter: 2020 Raynaud’s Awareness Month Hits New Milestones & ABC News Promotes Raynaud’s Awareness!

2020 Raynaud’s Awareness Month Hits New Milestones!

Our 2020 Raynaud’s Awareness Month campaign hit several new milestones and we wanted to share them with the Raynaud’s community.

FEELING THE BLUES DOWN TO YOUR TOES

Verileet Magazine published an article with information submitted by the Raynaud’s Association titled “Feeling the Blues Down to Your Toes.”

ABC News Promoting Raynaud’s Awareness!

We were very excited to see ABC News promoting Raynaud’s Awareness in an article by Dr. Molly Stout, a dermatologist and Raynaud’s sufferer.

Latest in Member Stories

Winter 2021 Member Tips

Several fellow Raynaud’s sufferers recently submitted suggestions, and we’re sharing them in our Winter 2021 Member Tips post.

Member Spotlight: Sarah Brick

Raynaud’s outreach efforts span the globe. New Zealand resident Sarah Brick lived with symptoms in her fingers ever since she could remember.

Member Spotlight: Ann Horton

Member Spotlight: When her doctor observed skin color changes during a routine check-up, Ann Horton was diagnosed with primary Raynaud’s.

Member Spotlight: Pam Weller

Member Spotlight: Pam Weller is typical of the vast majority of Raynaud’s sufferers—a woman of childbearing age with the primary form.

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HEATJAC Hot Liners

When you invest in a heated jacket, it may not be the right fit for every cold occasion. HEATJAC Hot Liners address this issue.

Gobi Heat® Socks & Glove Liners

When we tested products from Gobi Heat it was literally heart-warming to see how far technology has come over the years in heated socks.

Kanga Klothing

The company’s tag line is “Hidden Pockets of Warmth,” and it’s a great way to describe the new line of hoodies from Kanga Klothing.

Refiber Designs Hand Warmers

Refiber Designs was founded to help prevent repetitive strain injury, but their fingerless hand warmers are great for those with Raynaud’s.

Latest in Raynaud's Research

Cocoa-Loving Frosties Wanted for Product Test!

Cocoa-loving Frosties wanted to help us evaluate the potential benefits of cocoa flavanols specifically for Raynaud’s sufferers.

Classical Conditioning Raynaud’s Therapy

Here’s an update on a Raynaud’s therapy known as Classical Conditioning. Research and technology have improved making the technique now more viable.

Study Results: Raynaud’s and Mental Health

A news post on the SRUK’s (Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK) web site provides results of a study on Raynaud’s and mental health.

Botox Applied to the Toes Restores Heat to Feet

We found a report of Botox applied to the toes of Raynaud’s sufferers. While the sample size was extremely limited (three women), results are promising.

Latest in Stories

Heated Product Line Targeting Women, Raynaud’s

Jaye Genung created the industry’s first heated product line targeting women, Raynaud’s sufferers, and others needing to combat the cold.

FEELING THE BLUES DOWN TO YOUR TOES

Verileet Magazine published an article with information submitted by the Raynaud’s Association titled “Feeling the Blues Down to Your Toes.”

COVID and Raynaud’s: What’s Your Story?

We’d like to hear from Frosties on your experiences with COVID and Raynaud’s: What’s more difficult, plus anything more positive in life.

A Frostie’s Diary Post on Raynaud’s

We discovered a diary post on Raynaud’s worthy of sharing for how well the author expresses her experience with the disorder.

Welcome to the Raynaud's Association

If your fingertips, toes or any other extremity become painful when exposed to cold temperatures, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon.

If holding an iced drink - or putting your hands in the freezer - causes your fingers to turn blue (or white), you could be one of an estimated 28 million people in the U.S. who have Raynaud's phenomenon.

If air conditioning often triggers your fingers or toes to hurt, you might be experiencing a Raynaud's spasm.

The Raynaud's Association is here to help. We're a 501c3 non-profit organization providing support and education to the many sufferers of Raynaud's Phenomenon - an exaggerated sensitivity to cold temperatures.

What Is Raynaud's

Raynaud’s (ray-NODES) is named for the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who first recognized the condition in 1862. The disease causes an interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, nose, and/or ears when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms are caused by exposure to cold or emotional stress. Typically, the affected area turns white, then blue, then bright red over the course of the attack. There may be associated tingling, swelling, or painful throbbing. The attacks may last from minutes to hours. In severe cases, the area may develop ulcerations and infections, which can lead to gangrene.

Raynaud’s can occur as a “primary” disease; that is, with no associated disorder. It can also occur as a “secondary” condition related to other diseases, such as scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Approximately 5-10 percent of all Americans suffer from Raynaud’s, but only one out of ten sufferers seeks treatment. Both men and women suffer from Raynaud’s, but women are nine times more likely to be affected. Some researchers estimate as many as 20% of all women in their childbearing years have Raynaud’s.

Although it’s been over 100 years since Raynaud’s was recognized, little is still known about the condition, its cause, or its cure. The Raynaud’s Association seeks to raise awareness and understanding of this perplexing phenomenon.

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