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Walking Into an Icebox of a Dentist’s Office
I knew it was too cold in my dentist’s office the second I walked through the door. Ugh, my Raynaud's fingers aren’t going to last long, I gulped.
When Everyday Errands Feel Like a Raynaud’s Obstacle Course
I have such a bad case of Raynaud’s syndrome that even everyday errands can feel like a battle. Grocery stores, my favorite sushi spot, and pretty much all of my medical providers seem to love blasting the AC until it’s in the mid-60s. Brrrrrrrr.
The Day I Forgot My Toasty Touch Gloves
Usually I have my Toasty Touch gloves on hand, batteries fully charged, so I can keep my fingers “turned on” so not even the Ben & Jerry’s section can slow me down. The Beatles said “Happiness is a warm gun.” Well, I think happiness is warm gloves. Unfortunately, on this day, I simply forgot. As I took my seat in the waiting room, I could already feel my fingertips going numb.
The Coldest Dental Appointment of My Life
Should I bail? I wondered. No! I waited two months for this appointment. I’ve got this. How long could it possibly take? Not more than an hour, right? Turns out I’ve got the most thorough dentist ever. X-ray after x-ray ensued. The kind where you place your chin on the little platform and the machine circles your head. The kind where you hold plastic in your mouth at various angles. More than 2 hours later, the appointment was finally wrapping up. Throughout, I rubbed my hands together, pressed my fingertips as hard as I could into my palms, and sat on my hands. None of it reheated my fingers. I needed heat. Delicious, scrumptious, mouth-wateringly divine heat.
When Even the Dentist Doesn’t Get It
At one point I showed the dentist my fingers and told him his office was very cold. “Yeah, we like it like that,” he said.
The Dentist Who *Did* Understand
A week later, my co-founder had an appointment at a different dentist. He asked what she does for a living, and she said she owns a company that makes heated gloves for people with Raynaud’s. “I have Raynaud’s!” he told her. I’m switching dentists.
The Moral of the Story
And never again leaving my house without my Toasty Touch Ultra Thin Heated Gloves.
| Trigger | Why It’s a Problem | Quick Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cold AC in medical offices | Rapid drop in finger temperature triggers Raynaud’s attacks | Wear Toasty Touch heated gloves to maintain warmth |
| Grocery store freezer aisles | Cold areas of stores can cause numbness within minutes | Put on your heated gloves before entering store the |
| Waiting rooms | Long waits in cool air make symptoms worse | Keep hands covered and warm with Toasty Touch |
FAQs
Why do cold places like dentist offices trigger Raynaud’s symptoms so quickly?
Even mild temperature drops can constrict blood vessels in people with Raynaud’s, causing numb, painful fingers within minutes. Medical offices, grocery stores, and restaurants often keep their AC in the mid-60s, which is prime flare-up territory.
What can I do if I forget my heated gloves and start having a Raynaud’s flare?
Rubbing your hands, sitting on them, or pressing your fingers into your palms can help a little, but they rarely warm you fully. External heat, like heated gloves is the most reliable way to stop a flare once it starts.
Can I wear Toasty Touch heated gloves at appointments or during everyday errands?
Definitely. Ultra-thin heated gloves like Toasty Touch are designed for errands, office visits, shopping, and anywhere cold air is blasting. They’re discreet, battery-powered, and ideal for preventing Raynaud's flare-ups before they start.
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