Hi all, I am still holding my own with this messy, every evolving disease. One thing that is always on the edge of being out of control is my Raynauds!! Drives me crazy.
Lately I have noticed my toes becoming quite sensitive, especially my big toes. I also see the nails are becoming a lot more curved, causing what looks like in grown toe nails. Because of the calcium and vitamin D supplements my nails are extremely hard. The last thing I need right now would be some sort of infection in my feet agh.
Is there anyone out there who has any experience with this? Any tips? I have attempted to cut the nails alittle down the sides however they are too sore.
I am just getting over that exact thing, even after the Enbrel had been stopped! NOT FUN! I want them just taken off, when I get up the courage! I know it's going to just CRASH me, so I hesitate, of course, but it's the only thing I can do with these!
I was told it was a symptom of DM - Ive had it since I had muscle involvement in DM and get it even on the warmest of days. I hold my hands under my underarm and thats the best thing Ive found to help (make sure you've put your deodorant on that day though ;-)
BTW I still get it now, not as bad, even though I'm in remission
Lol, I put mine under my arms too or between my thighs (that one I try not to do in public much). I get it at the market when I touch fruits and veggies, I hate it. I started getting mine as my numbers were improving. So strange.
suzedablooze said:
I was told it was a symptom of DM - Ive had it since I had muscle involvement in DM and get it even on the warmest of days. I hold my hands under my underarm and thats the best thing Ive found to help (make sure you've put your deodorant on that day though ;-)
BTW I still get it now, not as bad, even though I'm in remission
Raynaud's seems to cling to certain illnesses, Myositis, Lupus, PsA, RA, Fibromyalgia...
I have vasodilators that I can take to improve blood flow and keep gloves in the car, often wearing them in the grocery store! Sometimes I wear them in summer. I always have a jacket or sweater with me all through summer as some places are just too cold! I cannot tolerate a lot of cold air blowing over me!