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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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Full Question: Has anyone tried Lyrica, Diltiazem and toradol, the dr has me on this and I am very... Read more »

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Lower High Blood Pressure with Magnesium
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...part of your treatment plan; however, the role of magnesium is often overlooked.   Magnesium is... Read more »

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Top 10 Migraine & Headache Question for 7/14/08
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...are this week's questions and answers... Lyrica, Diltiazem and Toradol? Full question and... Read more »

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February 14: Add More Magnesium to Your Diet
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...Research has shown an inverse relationship between magnesium and blood pressure.  In other... Read more »

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05/07/07 #8 - Migraines, fibromyalgia, and opiates?
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Health Guide

Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...commonly used for prevention of migraines. Others used or being investigated for migraines include diltiazem (Cardizem), nimodipine (Nimotop), nifedipine (Procardia), amlodipine (Norvasc),... Read more »
Migraine Food Triggers, Migraine Diet
...herbs and supplements can affect the body's chemistry, and therefore have the potential to produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been several reported cases of serious and even... Read more »
Scleroderma: Medications
...Short- or sustained-release nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is the gold standard. Others used include diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor). Side effects vary among different preparations, and may include... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...rates and heart attack, are less clear.Short-acting CCBs, including short-acting forms of verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, and nicardipine are helpful for many patients with Prinzmetal's angina.... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...be a 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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