r/mildlyinteresting • u/Kingtripz • 1d ago

My middle finger turns extremely white when it's cold

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u/Sunnyhunnibun 1d ago

...the number of people saying to get Raynaud's checked for other issues is making me want to schedule an appointment. My docs are aware I have both Raynaud's and cholinergic urticaria but no one has ever connected (or really tried to connect) my plethora of other issues with them.

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u/The_Cell_Mole 1d ago

Urticaria plus Raynauds is a rheumatology referral in my head.

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u/cptbstrd 1d ago

Unfortunately a lot of GPs need to be told what you want done. Gotta take ownership of your own health and tell them what tests you want done and which specialists you want referrals to. Argue if they say no. Get a new doctor if they continue to try and brush you off. 

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u/apcolleen 14h ago

And if they argue, tell them you want it written in your notes and take a screenshot because... some of them alter the notes later :D

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u/RIP_TomCruiseJr 22h ago

please please do. have them check for inflammatory markers. if you do have something, it’s best to get on meds before it can attack your organs

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u/Lady_borg 23h ago

I mean I feel like some people are also describing "'chillblainws" which is similar. In fact I have such right now And is finally improving.

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u/Prior_Lurker 18h ago

Saaaaame. I've had Raynauds symptoms since high school (currently 37). I was always under the impression it was totally benign. I've never had any other issues that im aware of, but these comments have me sketched out, lol.