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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Treatment For Raynaud's Phenomenon

Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon

The following are some lifestyle tips for managing Raynaud's phenomenon:

Keeping warm is the primary goal for preventing the onset of Raynaud's phenomenon. Air-conditioning and exposure to refrigeration can trigger this syndrome. If patients go out in cold weather, they should dress warmly with many layers. Wearing a hat is essential.
Living in a warm climate may help relieve symptoms, although a recent study found that weather changes themselves had little effect...

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Scoliosis: Surgery

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Scleroderma: Medications

...sustained-release nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is the gold standard. Others used include diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor). Side effects vary among different preparations, and may include fluid... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications

...better treatment option for some patients than older drugs (especially beta blockers).Brands. Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc),... Read more »

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...used for prevention of migraines. Others used or being investigated for migraines include diltiazem (Cardizem), nimodipine (Nimotop), nifedipine (Procardia), amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine... Read more »

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