Managing Raynaud’s Syndrome
There are a number of management strategies and treatments that can help to ease the symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome. The first thing that the doctor will recommend you to do is to modify your habits in order to prevent the symptoms. These strategies and treatment could include the following:
- Avoid exposing your hands to cold or keep them protected if you cannot avoid cold exposure
- Quit smoking
- Avoid possible symptom triggers, such as vibrations
- Manage your stress
- Exercise regularly to improve blood circulation
- Avoid wearing anything that could limit blood flow, such as tight socks or rings
Whenever a Raynaud’s Syndrome attack will occur, here are the things that you can do to ease the symptoms:
- Move or massage the affected areas
- Look for a warmer place
- Run warm water over the areas in your body that feel cold.
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