Brrrrrr Rauynards

tjc123_3

Space rider...I have wore my daughters uggs today & I agree with you they make a big difference

wallzone

Hi everyone!
I suffer quite badly with this and I find one of the best things, for me, is http://www.thermoskin.co.uk/wrists.html they are great and really do keep your hands like toast!

For my feet I use 2 pairs of wool socks and find that they help with keeping the toes warm(ish).

Biggest problem I have is going from one temperature to another, be it warmer to colder or vice versa.

As an aside one of my sons use a pair for shooting with, he's in the Forces and find that they keep his hands warm until he's ready to actually fire!

Kevin.

Savvy_Sue

Since there isn't an annual budget for DLA, I can't see how not claiming it if you might be entitled to it makes any difference at all to anyone else's claims.

It's always worth remembering that DLA isn't awarded for conditions or diagnoses, it's awarded if you need help to do things which other people don't need help with.

Two people with the same 'condition' may be very differently affected, so that one may be entitled to DLA and the other not.

Penny-Pincher!!

Hi

I have quite severe Raynards but have it alongside a lot of other illnesses. My hands, knees and feet are always cold and blue. I have to wear special wrist and hand supports anyway, so fingers are usually open and get cold.

I am usually on strict bed rest or have to go into hospital, so I have an old shabby chic throw which I have over me, but always have a few layers on. We have put a door in the lounge as there was an archway there before, so this keeps the heat in better and saves on fuel bills. My feet get very cold and I have to wear support stockings through the day because of a blood disorder, so I cant wear socks over the top or my legs swell, so the blanket goes over them.

Lots of hot drinks help too. Cup a soups are a good idea.

I need shooting really:rotfl:

HTH

PP
xx

tjc123_3

Hi Penny-pincher

I think i need shooting with you ,I too have other illnesses to go with reuynards...Reumatiod arthritis so Im just one big pain.

A cuppa...that sounds great to me!!!



Where can I find those smiley faces Ive looked but cant see them
Thanks tjc

Toastandmarmite

I also have Raynaud's and it's the pain that's the worst. I've been in tears on the bus as the feeling has started to come back into my fingers and it feels like someone is splitting my fingernails open. *shudders* It's horrible, holding mugs of hot water helps me, as do lots of pairs of socks and gloves, and generally wearing layers. Even on a day like to day I'm in thermal socks.

In the winter I had to move home with my Mum as I couldn't do buttons up or cook safely, and combine that with three other long term conditions/ disabilities and it's not a good or safe combo.

space_rider

I get it on my hands but as long as I wear gloves when it's cold I'm fine. I think people who have it mild like me underestimate how painful it can be.

johnwayne

I have raynauds as part of my Lupus. I find that wearing knee-high socks helps. I got a few pairs from Poundland they are a bit bright but at least they keep me warmer!

random132

I know this is an old thread but did anyone try out accupuncture?
PS electric blanket, gloves in and out the house (thin ones for typing! - got some really good ones from gap a couple of years ago), keep gloves and socks on a radiator or in airing cupboard and wax baths when hands need some TLC (stick a timer on so it is ready for when you get up)
Also Lupus with Raynauds people, dont forget its flu jab time

random132

And thanks for the Ugg boots recommendation! I couldnt justify the price of getting them before but now I know its for a health reason.......