It's not uncommon that we'll hear from a fellow Frostie that their doctor prescribed one of the ED drugs (e.g. Cialis, Viagra) for their condition, and the insurance company denied the claim. It's tough enough that there are no drugs on the market yet specifically FDA-approved for the treatment of Raynaud's, but when trying to
For Frosties, it sounds like cruel punishment: Take a bucket of ice water, dump it over your head, record it and post the video on social media. All for raising awareness and funds for charities. Those who participate, then challenge others who either have to take the icy plunge, or donate a sizeable amount to
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