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I've been wondering about the relationship between OI/dysautonomia and Raynaud's.
If I understand correctly OI can be triggered by blood pooling in the legs, resulting in poor circulation of blood upwards (heart and brain). Raynaud's, on the other hand, seems to arise from a lack of circulation to the extremities. Is my (simplified) understanding of these phenomena correct?
I have problems with both dysautonomia, and more recently, Raynaud's-type symptoms. I haven't been diagnosed with Raynaud's, but my sister has it. Her hands and feet are often purple and she needs special protective wear in cold weather. In my case, my feet, hands, and nose are almost always cold to the touch. My feet (esp. toes) are often white, and sometimes individual toes or (spots on toes) loose feeling. This in a fairly toasty apartment with warm chunky socks (albeit in Canada :Retro smile.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm wondering if these conditions might be related or, conversely, if treating one could negatively impact the other.
Thanks!
- invisible ME
If I understand correctly OI can be triggered by blood pooling in the legs, resulting in poor circulation of blood upwards (heart and brain). Raynaud's, on the other hand, seems to arise from a lack of circulation to the extremities. Is my (simplified) understanding of these phenomena correct?
I have problems with both dysautonomia, and more recently, Raynaud's-type symptoms. I haven't been diagnosed with Raynaud's, but my sister has it. Her hands and feet are often purple and she needs special protective wear in cold weather. In my case, my feet, hands, and nose are almost always cold to the touch. My feet (esp. toes) are often white, and sometimes individual toes or (spots on toes) loose feeling. This in a fairly toasty apartment with warm chunky socks (albeit in Canada :Retro smile.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm wondering if these conditions might be related or, conversely, if treating one could negatively impact the other.
Thanks!
- invisible ME