Rare Disease Day was established in 2008 to raise awareness about rare diseases, which together impact millions of people worldwide. While the Raynaud’s population is too large to be considered in this category, many among us with secondary Raynaud’s suffer from these rare medical conditions.
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
I have had Raynaud’s for as long as I can remember. As a child, when my friends and I would go out sledding, I would always be the first one to get cold and want to go home. No matter what kind or how many gloves, socks and boots I wore, my fingers and toes
Alison Levine, diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome at 17 & Raynaud's in her early 20's, become team captain of the 1st American Women's Everest Expedition.
I have not had a single attack since I started on time release nitroglycerin tablets. Before that? The queen of the rainbow. My first noticeable issue with Raynaud’s was in the early 80’s and my doctors kept telling me I must have frozen my feet and fingers. I’ve lived on niacin for years being the
