This October, the SRF is joining the Raynaud’s Association in recognizing Raynaud’s Awareness Month, to raise awareness around this condition and its its connection to scleroderma.
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon? It’s a condition that causes blood vessels in the fingers and toes to constrict, limiting blood flow. During an attack, they may turn white or blue, feel cold or numb, and then throb or swell as circulation returns.
Nearly 90% of people living with scleroderma experience Raynaud’s symptoms. Because of this, Raynaud’s can be an early “red flag” that helps lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma.
