What is the treatment for Raynauds?
Most experts agree the best way to handle Raynaud’s is to avoid cold temperatures and stress. Such avoidance measures, obviously, are not always practical. To date, there is no medication that eliminates Raynaud’s attacks, but there are some medications that decrease their severity or frequency. The standard medication offered severe Raynaud’s sufferers is in the family of calcium channel blockers. These drugs work to open up or dilate the blood vessels so the blood circulates more freely. They are the same medications given to people with high blood pressure. Topical antibiotics or nitroglycerin paste or patches may be prescribed to protect against infected skin ulcers. If your blood pressure is already low, you may not be a candidate for some of these treatments. Some of these medications can cause side effects such as ankle swelling, light-headedness and headaches. As different brands and generic forms of these drugs are available, work closely with your doctor to determine what is
