Raynaud's Disease and Livedo Reticularis

Over the last year or so, I've experienced some odd symptoms, most of which, according to my research, are likely benign, but are concerning by the sheer dint of their numbers.  I've experienced worsening Raynaud-type symptoms (cold sensitive "white, blue and red" reactions in my toes and fingers) that occur at increasingly smaller temperature variations, and have  recently begun to get a pronounced livedo reticularis like purple rash on my thighs and arms, also with very little temperature variation.  Additionally, my toes seem to turn purple when I sit cross-legged.  Another odd symptom is what appears to be paroxysmal hemorrhaging in my hands, mostly at the base of my fingers but also on the palm, with very little trauma (i.e. when clapping.)  These bruises cause an immediate intense, hot pain and sometimes itch.  Finally, in one spot where I got one of these reactions, the top joint of my little finger, there is now a pronounced hard lump; this could have been there before and I didn't notice it until I had the pain.  Finally, and potentially completely unrelated, I was recently diagnosed with Lichen's Sclerosus.  Does any of this make any sense to you?

[spastic]

Hi, I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner.  I can relate to you, I have livedo and Raynauds as well.  The only thing that helps with the Raynauds is to make sure you keep them warm, even getting ice, try to do it where you don't have to touch it or wear gloves.  I was told that we can get frostbite a lot quicker than normal people so make sure you are prepared for the cold weather.

As far as the livedo, I haven't found much that helps with it.  I have been put on a beta blocker to see if it would help and so far it hasn't done much for it.  Livedo is usually a sign of an autoimmune process, I am not familiar with Lichen Sclerosis so I will have to read up on it.

I would get your finger x-rayed and see if there are any changes in the joint.  Please keep me posted.

Spastic aka Ada

[thedorkofthecentury]

I have raynauds and livedo reticularis. I am not diagnosed yet of anything, but I have done quite a bit of research for a diagnosis. I recommend you research cryoglobulinemia, especially conditions like Sneddons and APS (disease). If you have other symptoms that warrant concern then I recommend checking this stuff out.  

[thedorkofthecentury]

Addition: SLE or lupus could be a possibility because of the finger. Oh, and the Livedo is about a 50/50 chance that a autoimmune reaction is also present. I hope you feel better.