Raynaud's symptoms
 

During the past couple of months I appear to have developed symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome in my hands and feet. Is this something associated with neuropathy or is it, perhaps an indication that my idiopathic neuropathy may have a vascular origin? I'll mention it to my neurologist at my upcoming appt., but just wondering if anyone here would have some insight. Thanks.

I'm not positive where they classify Raynauds...I thought it was considered an arthritis. I know I have it, and this year was the first time it effected my toes. I had the symptoms years ago, then they went away...this last winter, it's been bad. Even taking frozen veggies from the freezer sets it off now. My new Rheumy told me there are very good meds for Raynauds now, but I figure winter is over and the symptoms should die down for a few months anyways.

If you search the net on this subject, you will find Raynaud's linking to a LONG list of other conditions.

I think the most common thing to try would be magnesium supplements or adding good foods with magnesium in them, and a natural Vit E 800IU daily.

my magnesium thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread1138.html

Choose a quality product that does NOT contain Oxide form.
Aim for 200mg elemental daily. You can do this with food. There are choices on that thread.

I had a patient several years ago with severe Scleroderma, and her hands were turning black. I started her on epsom salts soaks, and then when that worked some, she started oral.
The net result was vast improvement when all RX drugs failed.

The spasms closing the small vessels sometimes are because the relaxing nature of magnesium is missing.