Cold Hands Blog
Raynaud’s Attacks Can Strike Anytime. Be Ready.
I knew it was too cold in my dentist’s office the second I walked through the door. Ugh, my fingers aren’t going to last long, I gulped. I have such a bad case of Raynaud’s syndrome that my family moved to Hawaii so I could escape the white-finger attacks, but even here... more »
Calling All Frustrated Raynaud's Warriors
Does the following sound familiar? You’re somewhere. Could be a restaurant, a store, your work, a doctor’s office, anywhere. You look around and notice that everyone else in the room seems perfectly fine with the temperature. Not you though. You knew the second you walked in and... more »
Raynaud's: A British Tabloid Obession
Whenever I search for news about Raynaud’s syndrome, I find headlines that are, well, jarring and sensational. That’s what happens when much of the mainstream news being published about Raynaud’s comes from British tabloids. “Star advised to ‘dip fingers in whiskey’... more »
What We Actually Know About Raynaud’s
Raynaud’s was first described in medical literature by a French doctor way back in 1862, and yet it remains a mystery to this day. Why are women so much more likely to have it? (Even in Maurice Raynaud’s initial study group, 20 of his 25 patients were female). We don’t know the answer... more »
The Top 3 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Got Diagnosed with Raynaud's
All of a sudden, I had a severe case. Navigating what to do wasn't easy. I faced all sorts of hurdles and wrong turns. Here are some takeaways I've gathered from my own experience dealing with Raynaud’s. The following is just one frosty's perspective. I hope you find something here that helps you... more »
Got Raynaud’s? Warm water may not be your friend
When I first started having multiple Raynaud’s flare-ups a day, I swear I spent half my life standing at a faucet. And why not? I thought I’d figured out the most reliable way to reinvigorate my white, bloodless fingers. First, I’d adjust the knobs to the exact, not-too-hot... more »
Isolation and Hope: My Raynaud’s Journey
Raynaud’s is one of those “invisible” disabilities that makes a person feel like no one understands. “Invisible?” you might be thinking. "What about the flamboyantly colored fingers that change hues as flashily as a chameleon?" Yes, Raynaud’s is viewable with the naked eye, but... more »
This Raynaud's Picture Cracks Me Up: Nice Try, Internet
As someone who has a bad case of Raynaud’s Syndrome, I gotta admit the image Google uses for this usually really unfunny malady cracks me up. Type "Raynaud's" into the world's most popular search engine, and you'll see a girl clutching a SNOWBALL IN HER BARE HAND. She’s in mid windup... more »
Ray-nodes, Ray-nods, Ray-noh? How you REALLY say Raynaud's
On top of having to deal with cold hands, people with Raynaud’s must grapple with … not even knowing if they're saying their disease's name right. Ray-NODS? Ray-NODES? Ray-NOH? Another pronunciation entirely? (Spoiler: yes actually!)I go through phases where I'll say it one way or... more »
