More recent research has shown promise in using ED drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra®), vardenafil (Levitra®), and talkalafil (Cialis®) in treating Raynaud’s symptoms, particularly when traditional treatments such as vasodilators and topical nitroglycerine-based creams provide insufficient relief or aren’t well tolerated. These drugs, while typically prescribed for ED in males, act as vasodilators which work
Rachel Boehm, like many of us when first diagnosed, considered Raynaud's a minor inconvenience. But when the frequency and intensity of her attacks increased, she feared she was developing a more serious autoimmune disorder. She was relieved to learn her Raynaud's was primary (not secondary to another condition), but as she learned more about Raynaud's in
Amazon has launched AmazonSmile - a simple and automatic way for you to support the Raynaud's Association every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a
We were contacted by Optomen Television on behalf of a new TV series they are producing for Discovery Network. Initially they are focused on filming in the UK, so Frosties in other parts of the globe can hope they'll expand the program internationally. The show is exploring a variety of health conditions in an effort to
We just had to share these fun photos from fellow Frosties on Twitter. Aren't they great? Can you identify with this pup on a cold winter's day? How's this for a warm-up strategy! Got some other great photos you'd like to share with fellow Frosties? Please send them to us at lynn@raynauds.org, post them in