• JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works
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    8 months ago

    My best mate has this. I’m always worried!

    Is there anything, as a friend, that I should look out for to help?

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      8 months ago

      The only time I would worry about it for myself is if I’m out in the cold without any protection, and I have to stay out there for a bit. Otherwise, it usually passes before any serious damage can be done. I think you are an awesome friend for caring so much!

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    8 months ago

    Is this similar to waking up at night when you cut off circulation to your fingers and they’re cold and you can’t move them? Or is that just me?

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    8 months ago

    I get this if I’m shopping in Waitrose. I think it’s from gripping the shopping cart so tightly whilst looking at the prices.

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      Yes, only to my fingers. I suppose it’s possible that it’s happened to my toes, and I just didn’t notice.

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    8 months ago

    How do you get it circulating again? Is it the same kind of pins-and-needles you get when a leg falls asleep?

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      8 months ago

      I stick them under my husband’s arms and steal his warmth. Or if he is not available, I’ll use warm water or just my own body parts that are warm.

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      I actually have this too! For me, it usually happens when my extremities get too cold, and it can take me a bit to even notice it’s happening. It usually happens predominantly in my big toes for some reason. For me it just feels like like it’s gone completely numb, and I lose all feeling in the digit. I usually break out the heating pad and try to warm it back up until I can feel it again.

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      8 months ago

      Yes, first time I freaked out, called my doctor. I thought something very bad was happening!

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      8 months ago

      Same, happens sometimes to a few of my toes while driving for a long time, had it happen once with one of my fingers

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    8 months ago

    I get this on my toes on cold days. It always freaks me out even though I know what’s going on.

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    8 months ago

    I have this happen sometimes when it gets cold out. My fingers may turn this shade or just bluish purple. Warming them, rubbing them, etc seems to bring them back.

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    8 months ago

    Primary or secondary? Mine is most likely secondary to lung disease but I also have a family history of primary Raynaud’s. Got any good glove recommendations?

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      Primary. And my best glove recommendation is… a mitten! When the fingers are kept together in one chamber, they are warmer. And if one or two go “rogue” the other ones can warm them up. But of course you lose dexterity with mittens.

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        I lose dexterity anyway and get pain as arthritis like symptoms. That’s why it’s probably secondary despite the family history and it starting in my teens. Mittens are a good idea, thanks. I usually wear isotoner driving gloves under heavier gloves while outside in winter. That way I can take the heavier gloves off when the heater starts warming up the car.

    • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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      I use a number:

      • Silk under-glove that is useful in a lot of general circumstances around the home. I need a new pair as I bit the top off one finger.
      • Thinsulate fingerless gloves. These are my general go-to glove and I need a new pair as my original one are getting a bit frayed.
      • Driving/cycling glove. They work with touch screens and are sensitive enough for most tasks when I am out and about.
      • Ski glove - for walks in the cold.
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      It does hurt, starts out as a numbness and then there is a some mild pain. And then pins and needles when the blood comes back. I can still use them but it doesn’t feel the best. The biggest risk I’m aware of is frostbite if I am out in the cold. I like to have gloves or mittens with me at all times when it’s cold out.