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is there any cure 4 reynauds phenomina
Answered by
Esteban Cheng-Ching, MD - Neurology, Internal Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland - OH
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is there any cure 4 reynauds phenomina
by THEJUS, Jul 16, 2008 09:29AM
i want to know whether there is any remetology
Doctor's Answer
by Esteban Cheng-Ching, MD, Jul 17, 2008 07:07PM
, Jul 17, 2008 07:07PM
Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your question, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.
I don’t know what you mean with remetology, and I suppose that your main question is if there is any cure for Raynauds Phenomenon.
Patients with Raynauds phenomenon should have an evaluation to rule out causes for the phenomenon, which include medications, toxins, drugs, and systemic illness such as Lupus, other Rheumatologic conditions, and other systemic conditions. The main goal is to treat the underlying cause. Some patients have only the Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Regarding treatment specific for Raynaid’s phenomenon, there is not a reported therapy to cure the condition. Therapy is divided into pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches, and mainly is focused to control the condition and prevent attacks.
Nonpharmacologic recommendations include: Avoidance of cold temperatures, avoidance of medications or drugs that produce vascular constriction, and avoidance of smoking.
Pharmacologic therapy is used if the nonpharmacologic recommendations do not work. Calcium channel blockers are medications used to prevent attcks, and in a clinical trial there was 66% reduction in attacks in primary Raynaud’s on patients on a calcium channel blocker. Other medications used include other vasodilator agents, prostaglandins, and even Fluoxetine, with variable degrees of effectiveness.
Patients who have Raynaud’s secondary to other condition, should be treated for the primary cause.
It is important for patients to know that if they have a very severe episode, prolonged, or with ischemia, they should seek urgent medical attention as prompt therapy may help reverse the symptoms.
Patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon are usually seen by a Rheumatologist, and if this is your case, you should see one to help you with your symptoms.
I hope this is helpful.
I don’t know what you mean with remetology, and I suppose that your main question is if there is any cure for Raynauds Phenomenon.
Patients with Raynauds phenomenon should have an evaluation to rule out causes for the phenomenon, which include medications, toxins, drugs, and systemic illness such as Lupus, other Rheumatologic conditions, and other systemic conditions. The main goal is to treat the underlying cause. Some patients have only the Raynaud’s phenomenon.
Regarding treatment specific for Raynaid’s phenomenon, there is not a reported therapy to cure the condition. Therapy is divided into pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches, and mainly is focused to control the condition and prevent attacks.
Nonpharmacologic recommendations include: Avoidance of cold temperatures, avoidance of medications or drugs that produce vascular constriction, and avoidance of smoking.
Pharmacologic therapy is used if the nonpharmacologic recommendations do not work. Calcium channel blockers are medications used to prevent attcks, and in a clinical trial there was 66% reduction in attacks in primary Raynaud’s on patients on a calcium channel blocker. Other medications used include other vasodilator agents, prostaglandins, and even Fluoxetine, with variable degrees of effectiveness.
Patients who have Raynaud’s secondary to other condition, should be treated for the primary cause.
It is important for patients to know that if they have a very severe episode, prolonged, or with ischemia, they should seek urgent medical attention as prompt therapy may help reverse the symptoms.
Patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon are usually seen by a Rheumatologist, and if this is your case, you should see one to help you with your symptoms.
I hope this is helpful.
Member Comments (1)
by Bonnie529, Oct 01, 2008 01:03PM
A related discussion, Type of Raynaud's syndrome was started.
