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That appears to be exactly what they are doing.

Unless it's a very severe case that's not likely, for most people it's just uncomfortable. Raynaud's does make you more vulnerable to frostbite though.

Exactly what Lemmenym said - they won’t fall off, it usually passes within 10-15 minutes.

3 or 4

Depends

This made me laugh, thank you.

The only time I would worry about it for myself is if I’m out in the cold without any protection, and I have to stay out there for a bit. Otherwise, it usually passes before any serious damage can be done. I think you are an awesome friend for caring so much!

You can offer to suck their fingers a little too help puno the blood

How do you do that to just your fingers? For me it's usually the whole arm from somewhere between the shoulder and elbow.

Feels a bit like that, yes.

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I stick them under my husband’s arms and steal his warmth. Or if he is not available, I’ll use warm water or just my own body parts that are warm.

I actually have this too! For me, it usually happens when my extremities get too cold, and it can take me a bit to even notice it's happening. It usually happens predominantly in my big toes for some reason. For me it just feels like like it's gone completely numb, and I lose all feeling in the digit. I usually break out the heating pad and try to warm it back up until I can feel it again.

Yes, only to my fingers. I suppose it's possible that it's happened to my toes, and I just didn't notice.

Yes, first time I freaked out, called my doctor. I thought something very bad was happening!

Primary. And my best glove recommendation is… a mitten! When the fingers are kept together in one chamber, they are warmer. And if one or two go “rogue” the other ones can warm them up. But of course you lose dexterity with mittens.

I use a number:

• Silk under-glove that is useful in a lot of general circumstances around the home. I need a new pair as I bit the top off one finger.
• Thinsulate fingerless gloves. These are my general go-to glove and I need a new pair as my original one are getting a bit frayed.
• Driving/cycling glove. They work with touch screens and are sensitive enough for most tasks when I am out and about.
• Ski glove - for walks in the cold.

They do get cold, but I don't know if they ever lose circulation like that.

It does hurt, starts out as a numbness and then there is a some mild pain. And then pins and needles when the blood comes back. I can still use them but it doesn't feel the best. The biggest risk I'm aware of is frostbite if I am out in the cold. I like to have gloves or mittens with me at all times when it's cold out.

Chest hurting sounds bad. Not a Dr but have Reynaud's exacerbated by ADHD meds and haven't experienced chest pain. Are you sure it directly follows handling frozen food etc? Could be related or coincidental - so many things can cause chest pain, from harmless but temporarily hurty intercostal pain all the way to cardiac arrest. Other details (weight, age, genetic history, other medications/treatments, smoking/drinking/substance status) also matter so it's worth bringing up with your doctor, unless you're in America in which case just ask ChatGPT.

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