Dear Doctor: What is Raynaud’s disease, and how is it treated?

Raynaud's phenomenon causes color changes in the hands

By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m pretty certain that I have Raynaud’s disease. I develop white, burning and tingling hands if I don’t… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Dear Doctor: What is Raynaud’s disease, and how is it treated?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m pretty certain that I have Raynaud’s disease. I develop white, burning and tingling hands if I don’t keep warm, even with heavy gloves on. I notice it on the golf course during the wintertime if I’m not bundled up. My doctor up here in Canada agreed with my self-diagnosis but offered little in the way of a treatment or cause.

To Your Good Health: Raynaud's phenomenon causes color changes in the hands

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m pretty certain that I have Raynaud’s disease. I develop white, burning and tingling hands if I don’t keep warm, even with heavy gloves on. I notice it on the golf course during the wintertime if I’m…

Raynaud's causes color changes in the hands

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm pretty certain that I have Raynaud's disease. I develop white, burning and tingling hands if I don't keep warm, even with heavy gloves on. I notice it on the golf course during the wintertime if I'm…