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Can Exposure To Temps Below 0 Followed By Burning In The Toes After Warming Them Indicate Raynaud's?

thank you. I got exposed to temps below 0. I thought I got frost nip. My big toes got on fire in the middle of the night after I warmed up. Like I had glass being rubbed into the, they felt on fire. so painful I cried out in pain. No blisters, but a few itchy spots on other toes and swollen with bluish and red areas. No while areas. My PA diagnosed me with Raynaud's. I do not agree and don't want that on my med record.
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms are suggestive of either, frost-bite (more serious than frost-nip); or, a scald burn following use of hot water/dry heat for warming it up.

You need to be on a short course of drugs which dilate the blood vessels of the foot, as well as, those which prevent clot-formation.

Reynaud's is UNLIKELY.

Hence, consult your doctor again and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order blood workup if required, and will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.

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Take care

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Can Exposure To Temps Below 0 Followed By Burning In The Toes After Warming Them Indicate Raynaud's?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. The symptoms are suggestive of either, frost-bite (more serious than frost-nip); or, a scald burn following use of hot water/dry heat for warming it up. You need to be on a short course of drugs which dilate the blood vessels of the foot, as well as, those which prevent clot-formation. Reynaud s is UNLIKELY. Hence, consult your doctor again and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order blood workup if required, and will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal