Raynaud's Phenomenon: More Common Than You Think By Laurie Saloman Quality Health "...understand that Raynaud's disease is far from rare. Estimates are that anywhere from five to 10 percent of people have it, with women nine times more likely to be affected than men. The peak age for diagnosis is between 15 and 30 years
Two videos from CBS affiliate stations - New York and Philadelphia - talk about the use of Botox and Viagra for Raynaud's. While both treatments are promising, more clinical support is still required to convince the medical community and the insurance industry to apply these treatments on a broader scale to Raynaud's sufferers. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/01/28/healthwatch-cold-hands/ http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/category/watch-listen/video-on-demand/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5499257&flvUri=&partnerclipid=
One of our Forum members told us that Dr Oz mentioned Raynaud's on a recent TV show. Here's a link to a recap on his web site: Dr Oz: Hand Warmers, Raynaud’s Disease & Blood Circulation http://is.gd/ipk3k