For many people, symptoms are mild and not particularly troublesome. They may think they are merely “cold-sensitive” or have “poor circulation.” These individuals often don’t seek medical attention or may not consider it noteworthy to mention to their physicians.
Often, people with Raynaud’s symptoms don’t seek medical attention until they experience painful attacks and/or develop fingertip sores or ulcerations that don’t heal after weeks or months.
The Raynaud’s Association was created primarily to raise awareness of this disorder: to help people identify their condition and to seek medical intervention to determine whether 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.
