Coping Strategies

Raynaud’s Member Tips – Fall 2015

Ronni (FL)  shared her frustrations dealing with fingertip ulcers caused by Raynaud's attacks:  "inadvertently banging it against a desk, poking my hands in a pocket or handbag only to get stabbed by a pen or a sharp object, etc. It's excruciating -- and it may make the ulcer worse." Fortunately Ronni found some relief at her occupational

2019-08-26T12:40:42-04:00October 9th, 2015|Coping Strategies, Stories|Comments Off on Raynaud’s Member Tips – Fall 2015

Raynaud’s Member Tips – Summer 2015

Samm (Ohio) was frustrated about her attacks, unsure of how and when the next one would be triggered.  So she started a journal documenting her attacks and began to identify patterns, like leaving the warmth of her bed or a warm shower for a cold bathroom, or not wearing gloves for certain activities.  Solutions included a space heater

2019-08-26T12:41:05-04:00July 21st, 2015|Coping Strategies, Stories|Comments Off on Raynaud’s Member Tips – Summer 2015

Breastfeeding Issues for Raynaud’s Sufferers

When you think about Raynaud's attacks in the extremities, you don't necessarily think about breasts, but we continue to hear from Raynaud's sufferers who are having problems with breastfeeding.  We've posted information in the past on the subject, but recently found two more articles and wanted to bring them to the attention of fellow Frosties

2019-03-31T00:49:45-04:00July 20th, 2015|Coping Strategies|Comments Off on Breastfeeding Issues for Raynaud’s Sufferers
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