Even though I live in Arizona where the winters are mild (at least here in the valley), I find that once my hands get cold, they stay cold for hours. It's more so in my right hand than my left hand. I use a space heater in my office to no avail. I run them under hot water til they warm up (but it only lasts about an hour). I looked up reasons for cold hands/feet and side effects of the meds I'm on (Plaquenil and Prednisone) and read on WebMD that Raynaud's Syndrome (cold hands/feet) is secondary to RA. I do not experience pain or stiffness much anymore since my drug combo, but I only recently noticed the cold hands/feet, lasting longer than usual.
Of course I'll bring it up at my next rheumy appt next week, but I was just curious if anyone is plaqued with it too ?
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i did.. that's what I think it is, and according to webmd, it's a secondary condition to RA... i found that interesting..