Re: white fingers

["Robert A. Fink, M. D." <rafink@xxxxxxx>]

Date sent:              Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:21:10 -0500
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From:                   elizabeth wands <ewands@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:                white fingers
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> Greetings, I have been mostly lurking lately,lerning much as usual.
> But now I have a problem and perhaps one of you would know something
> about it.  I have had Parkinsons for about 5 years and take Sinimet,
> Amantidine and Requip for medication.  For some time now for no reason
> some of my fingers turn deathly white from the large knuckle to the
> tip..  The doctors thought it might be Raunairds (not sure of the
> spelling ) but since it can occur at any time they are not sure,  They
> stay white for some time going completely numb.  Slowly the blood
> flows back. It truly is embarrasing because it is ugly.
>
> Anyone have any ideas or anything similar?
>
> Appreciate your concideration.
> Elizabeth  70/5
>
>


It could indeed be Reynaud's.  This can occur with any number of
conditions and bears a good medical evaluation.  It is probably not
related to the Parkinson's disease.

Best,

Bob



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