Raynaud's Syndrome

The diagnostic criteria for **Raynaud's phenomenon** includes fingers turning white then blue then red (red upon warming up) with distinct lines of the color under cold and other conditions such as stress. However, it is possible to be diagnosed even if not all these color changes are observed. The diagnosis can be based on other symptoms like numbness, tingling, and the circumstances under which the color changes occur.

Concerns about Raynaud's Phenomenon Symptoms

Some people with **Raynaud's Syndrome** do not do well with extreme heat or cold. Being near water to cool down can help a lot. However, some individuals find they do better in summer over winter.

Impact of Summer Weather on Raynaud's Syndrome

I just learned that I have **Raynaud'**s and when It flares up for me my entire left ring finger turns ghostly white and I loose all feeling but I can still move it. But I've learned that caffeine can effect Raynaud's in a negative way and I only have flare ups after I get done working out or playing outside.

Me too. Hot and cold both, no rhyme or reason on which extreme. I always wear layers. Long sleeve shirts easy to push up sleeves, button up top shirt to open/,close as needed, very light compression socks (i buy a size larger, often just ankle height ones), i almost always have legs up and reclining position or with legs tucked under like kneeling. **Raynauds syndrome** is common