Have you tried turning your fingers off and back on again?
That appears to be exactly what they are doing.
What’s the risk of them dying and falling off?
Unless it’s a very severe case that’s not likely, for most people it’s just uncomfortable. Raynaud’s does make you more vulnerable to frostbite though.
Exactly what Lemmenym said - they won’t fall off, it usually passes within 10-15 minutes.
3 or 4
Ducks?
Fingers.
Depends
Don’t waste it and go rub one off!
This made me laugh, thank you.
My best mate has this. I’m always worried!
Is there anything, as a friend, that I should look out for to help?
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!
You can offer to suck their fingers a little too help puno the blood
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.
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?
How do you do that to just your fingers? For me it’s usually the whole arm from somewhere between the shoulder and elbow.
Sounds like a different issue. There is one that arms go numb if hands held above head for a minute. That was can be helped with the right exercise. (But see a doctor for diagnosis if it bothers you.)
Thanks for your concern! It’s not super bothersome. I think I just sleep weird. I toss and turn a lot and end up in less-than-ideal positions.
Sounds like pressing on a nerve/cutting off blood flow, which isn’t usually serious
Feels a bit like that, yes.
It’s just you. Everyone has a super power and that’s your.
How do you manage to do that?
Believe it not, boner pills help. They’re vascular dilators.
Booze is also a peripheral vasodilator, just sayin
Boner pills can make your fingers go numb?
A friend works in a pharmacy and there’s a woman who goes there who gets Viagra for it. Might nor work so well for me
it only happen to your hand?
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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How do you get it circulating again? Is it the same kind of pins-and-needles you get when a leg falls asleep?
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.
Men are portable heaters that snore
Mine doesn’t snore, must be a defective unit. But I’ve grown quite attached and shall be keeping him.
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.
This happens to me rarely. Very scary the first time it happened
Yes, first time I freaked out, called my doctor. I thought something very bad was happening!
Same, happens sometimes to a few of my toes while driving for a long time, had it happen once with one of my fingers
I get this on my toes on cold days. It always freaks me out even though I know what’s going on.
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.
Samesies! Happens almost anytime I’m drinking a cold drink.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Does it hurt? Can you still use them? Are there adverse risks?
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.
That really is mildly interesting. Thanks for the explanation. Hope you are well!
