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What’s Reynaud’s?
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Thanks to everyone who responded to the poll. Unsurprisingly almost half hadn’t heard of #reynauds, a condition as common as hay fever. It causes vasoconstriction, notably in the hands and feet, and #runners that get it might have it before and after a #run, not usually during (unless it’s really cold and a slow run). It can be a symptom if more serious auto-immune conditions. I’ll share a post with followers on how it affects me and what I’m doing to raise awareness about it. 🙂
RHD@Sourdough missed the poll but yes I’ve developed this over the last 10 years.
@RHD Thanks for sharing. Have you found it getting any worse? Have you worked out ways to deal with it? 🙂
@Sourdough yes it is getting worse. I will wear gloves as soon as it’s gets slightly chilly. Just being aware of not getting cold in the first place. Makes volunteering in winter challenging!
Simon Scarfe@Sourdough only really on longer runs. Never had any significant discomfort - just a slight "oh, my fingers are doing that thing again" :D
delanthear@Sourdough yeah, but not usually when running
ticho@Sourdough I only know what Reynaud's is because I have a friend whose hands are cold even during warmest summer days, and in winter often goes "Look at how white my two fingers are!" 🤷
Mat@Sourdough yes, but I don't find it's an issue whilst exercising, only afterwards, and particularly after open water swimming