Raynaud's Disease Remedies and Supplements

Hi Aricepatty who wrote:

Aricepatty from Dayton, Ohio, USA: "I have been suffering from Raynauds now for a couple of years. I have been unsuccessful in finding gloves or shoes that keep my fingers/toes warm enough so that I do not loose circulation and they turn blue/black and white. Of course, the only thing that my specialist recommends is to keep warm! Well that's hard in Ohio! So I avoid, if possible, going out in cold weather, swimming and air conditioning. Are there any remedies that I can try that will help relieve or eliminate this problem or the symptoms? So far, I have tested negative for RA and Lupus, so it appears that my Raynauds is just by itself, thankfully."

Can't guarantee that it will help your Raynauds, but first things first, if you are a smoker - QUIT as of last year! But smoker or not, two vitamins that help the circulation are niacin (one of B complex) and vitamin E. If you have never taken niacin before, be aware that it will cause flushing & tingling and be aware that you should not drinkhot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate within 30 minutes to an hour after taking niacin. This is not an allergic reaction, it is an expected result of taking niacin. My thinking is if you're too low on any of the B vitamins, you should be taking a good Bl00 complex because you are probably low on the others also.

Wondering how much lemon water you took and how much lemon is in it...and what else you were eating at the time...daily diet...cheers peter

Jen, When any doctor tells you there's no cure, what he's actually saying is that he doesn't currently have a drug that will help...Look at all the issues back in the 1800's. cholera, yellow fever etc. etc that are now long gone...My conclusion is that if anyone has a health issue it means the body is out of sync with either a vitamin or mineral...I have had many clients get relief from cayenne pepper up to three times a day...If it bothers your stomach tale 1/2 glass of water with tablespoon apple cider vinegar with a squirt of lemon and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda...Upset stomach gone... Google cayenne ...it has many, many benefits...

Mr Ree, have you suggested cayenne pepper to people specifically with raynauds? Does it help with both primary and secondary raynauds? I have made several adjustments to my diet and Apple Cider Vinegar has become part of my regular diet. My doctor has told me of medications to help cope with the pain. But also alerted me of the side effects. He gave me info on how to avoid attacks in the first place as well as how to get out of attacks once they have started. Thus far the info I stated above has been all that has helped. Also keeping stress at bay helps. How do I take cayenne pepper? it is not something I even have in my house. I have chipotle and cajun. Is that the same? Do I just take spoons of it? Please explain more if you will :) I just wish it would go away for good.

I buy mine at a health food store in bulk...I also buy capsules and fill about 20 at a time and use them as required...You can also buy the bulk cayenne at most vitamins sites...They also have empty capsules...If you pack your capsules yourself be sure to wash you hands thoroughly afterwards because if you put your hand in your eye it will not be a pleasant experience...If you google "Cayenne+ benefits" you will see the many and varied things that this miraculous herb does...It gets rid of hemmoroids in a couple of days...Stops heart attacks in one minute or less and raise body temperature. cleans arteries and about 100 + other things with no side effects like drugs...I would start with 1/2 pill a day...Then if you feel that's enough stop taking it...or go to a full pill and continue until you have taken 3 capsules a day...BTY you can purchase empty pill capsules for very low price...I think it's about $4.00 for 500...The bulk cayenne is about 5-8 dollars a pound...Three a day is about the max...But I have known people who take more...If it upsets your stomach take a half glass water and put 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a squirt of lemon...It'll work in about 30 seconds...

Mr.Ree, thank you for your informative suggestion. I will give cayenne a try after my surgery. I've been told to stop taking all meds, herbs, and vitamins 10 days prior to my surgery. I have to admit when I read your first post the first thing that ran into my mind was the scene from the movie 'Dumb & Dumber" when Jim Carrey puts chilli's in the unsuspecting guys burger and he croaks. Would taking teaspoons of it burn or by pill would it burn? I'm going to do as you suggested and google the benefit and such. Do you personally know of any good links? I can appreciate that your wife personally has raynauds. This year is the first year I've managed to keep most attacks at bay. But it's at the cost of staying in almost the entire winter. I really appreciate your advice.

Don't take cayenne by the spoonful...It will burn your mouth...Take it in capsule form...Some people put a little and make tea but I want a good blast of it when needed...It keeps my feet warm whenever they get cold especially in this winter....There are a ton of sites that give the benefits...There's one with about 100 benefits...Can't remember the name of it...

I would like to know what form of Magnesium supplement you were taking before using the oil form? I have recently started taking an ionic magnesium citrate form for excessive sweating (with excellent results.) I also suffer from Raynaud's with my first experience about 3 years ago and progressively getting worse. The weather is warming up here in South GA so I may not be able to notice an improvement until winter arrives again. In the winter I usually have multiple episodes throughout the day lasting anywhere from 5 mins. to 30 mins at a time. Mine affects both feet and my fingers. I have not had an episode since starting the ionic magnesium 2 weeks ago. It may be too soon to tell. I will post back on my progress in a few weeks.

I was diagnosed with Raynaud's 3 yrs ago and am currently going through an episode. All the doctors can tell me is to stay warm and take advil or some other anti inflammatory drug. Can someone please offer a natural way to deal with this?

Hi Anna, Unfortunately the Dr's are right at this time. I have very severe Raynauds (my fingers and hands can turn to a dark blue/purple). Keeping your hands warm is the best advice. Apple Cider Viniger has helped me the most. My hands will still change color but circulation returns faster. There are some supplements like ginger that also help with circulation.

Raynauds is considered an Auto Immune disease, so keep up with your yearly physicals and blood work.

By the way para amino benzoic acid (paba) is a vitamin in the b complex wich is used to treat tunnel carpel syndrome. the nerves and blood vessels have to pass through very a very small hole in the wrist. when swelling occurs it consticts these blood vessels and puts pressure on the nerve. the paba removes the swelling.

raynaud's syndrome is usually associated with scleroderma and is believed to becaused by excess production of angiotenison by the kidneys.

the fact that the b vitamins are helping you would suggest this is not raynaud's phenomenon

If you ever have them again, turn on the electric stove burner and hold your wrist over it, being careful not to get to close to the fire of course. the heat will open the blood vessels up again and the hand will heat up and the pain will go away.

I have Raynauds desease and I will try dry massage and see if it helps thank- you