I reached in the symptom bag of tricks...

[Dee Fellows]

and pulled out a wierd hand thing. Well for the last couple weeks, my Raynauds has been screaming but all of a sudden I am getting this wierd thing going on with my hands. Not constatly, but speractic, i get awful pain points on my hands and when i look down at my hands where the pain is...either i have a new bruise or my veins seem to be buldging.

It seems to almost be a like contracting thing. Very painful at the time but it doesnt last. Goes back to the dull pain i have been having in top of hands until the next burst of pain. Very strange to me.

I have a rheumy appointment next week and will tell him but I thought i would get some feedback from you all until then.

Thanks in advance.
Ur friend, Dee

[Christine UK]

Hi Dee....
i also get the bulging thing between my knuckles...its horrid...also i get brusies well what it hought was bruises on my finger joints but am now told its not brusing its inflammation because it does go with a few hours...
hugs my friend x x

[stonefeather]

Hey gals i have a suggestion for you , i have found that this does a wonderful job for me .
For about 30.00 u can pick up a parrifinnwax hot bath for hans and feet , u would dip your hands in the warm wax after about 4-5 dips you place your hand in a glove lined with a plastic bag , and oh my how good it feels it helps with the joint pain and the inflammation , a side note its great for the skin .
Just some food for thought . ;)

[lazylegs]

Hi Dee,

It happens to me frequently. It seems like anywhere a vessel can cross a bone once it is inflammed is a target. Usually I try to elevate the area and apply a heating pad. Plus I concentrate on relaxing the area instead of tightening because of the pain. If your doctor has any other tips let us know.

Take care,
Lazylegs

[Dee Fellows]

Thank you for all the feedback. I was thinking it didnt have to do with the raynauds.??? I have had raynauds for many years and have never experienced this vein pain and bruising for no reason thing. I dont know though.

This is mostly bothering me on top of my hands and the underside of my wrists. But then again, I got a bruise out of the blue on the knuckle of my thumb where the big vein runs. And the bruises stay. Take time to go away like a real bruise.

I dont know...it all seems strange to me.

Thanks again everyone
Dee

[halfpintfl]

Hi there, I also have suffered from Raynauds for yrs, and basically just put up with it. Mainly, my viens swell up terribly, and turn a terribly dark shade of dark blue. It's ugly to look at, but, be patient, and in about 30-to-45 minutes of sitting and calming down, it is gone, by itself. be well my friend.