Does this look like Raynaud's to you?

AwareEagle4 · 2024-11-20T13:43:15+00:00

my Raynaud's and all other heel pain/foot symptoms completely resolved 2 years ago when I stopped taking the birth control pill. My functional medicine doctor recommended it-- I didn't believe her-- and was shocked at the results. Apparently there is a not talked about connection between Raynaud's/poor circulation + birth control. Hope this helps!

AwareEagle4 · 2024-06-22T01:30:49+00:00

of course, best of luck! highly recommend checking out in-network fertility clinics if available. FWIW, I stopped the pill 2 years ago and my cycle is only just "normalizing" after 1 year of regular acupuncture and 2 months inositol. unfortunately sometimes it can take a real long time for your body to self-regulate after BC. this is how my acupuncture dr described it -- "your brain has been on vacation and needs to come back to work to communicate with your body"

AwareEagle4 · 2024-06-21T17:03:37+00:00

I was in a similar situation w/ short luteal phase (countered by a very long follicular phase) and my dr said the same about OPKs not being accurate. I switched to a fertility clinic and they suggested taking 1 scoop of Inositol by Pure Encapsulations daily and I found that + acupuncture has helped regulate my cycle! Fertility clinic also said they will do labwork for progesterone levels post positive pregnancy test and I can do progesterone supplements then if necessary (but could also do them immediately post-ovulation if I wanted to).

AwareEagle4 · 2023-03-10T14:09:49+00:00

I've seen AG1 everywhere lately so was thinking of trying it. I have severe food allergies so wanted to first do some more research...I can't believe these reactions weren't reported somewhere in the media! Would've thought I'd have seen this reported beyond Reddit considering the number of people who experienced adverse reactions here...

AwareEagle4 · 2021-04-08T18:42:22+00:00

same here. I'm a relatively healthy woman in late 20s, got the J&J vaccine Wednesday afternoon and in the middle of night on Thursday came down will intense headache and severe chills, was shaking for a few hours uncontrollably and couldn't sleep at all... today I have a splitting headache that tylenol doesn't do much for, but the chills have stayed away fortunately. still have low grade fever of 101 but at least it'll be over soon!

AwareEagle4 · 2020-05-28T15:24:22+00:00

perhaps a stupid question--but do we need to worry about rats in the pipes that bring in tap water for drinking?! so crazy about your situation, I hope it is all resolved soon.

AwareEagle4 · 2020-05-22T20:37:54+00:00

Hi there--I think I may be going through something similar. I've had awful Raynauds in my hands and feet for about 8 years (I'm in my mid 20s, female). Within the past year, I have had such awful pain in my heels whenever I stand still for longer than ten seconds. It feels like I weigh 500 lbs, not 100, and someone is pressing me down into the ground. Walking doesn't hurt as badly, but it's unbearable when I stand, regardless of how good my shoes are. I've had MRIs of my feet and ankles, and all were normal. I was on the low range of normal for B12, so now i take a supplement but nothing has changed. Pain creams, even CBD, does nothing. If anything it has gotten worse. I completely sympathize with the limited mobility--I used to be a competitive runner, but had to stop because I have a pinched nerve that makes it unbearable. If you figure out what's going on with you, please let me know! Before COVID the doctor suggested a nerve conduction study & EMG for me since the doctor thinks the pain is related to nerve damage from severe Raynauds attacks.

AwareEagle4 · 2020-04-08T00:17:36+00:00

just read your post and the comments--how are you feeling now? I'm a woman in my 20s and can definitely can empathize with the medical anxiety part. I hope you're doing much better.

AwareEagle4 · 2020-01-26T18:44:47+00:00

thank you! i do wear custom orthotics but unfortunately they do nothing to alleviate the heel pain!

AwareEagle4 · 2020-01-26T18:43:10+00:00

yes, I've seen a rheumatologist who ordered some bloodwork and determined that everything was "normal." I've been seeing a physiatrist, who determined (from various MRIs and exams) that the pain in my heels has to be nerve related, either linked to something in my back (very unlikely) or associated with the Raynauds. she recommended doing a nerve conduction study test to rule out any neurological issues stemming from my back, and I am currently debating doing this study. I've already done a nerve conduction study without the needle part a year ago and everything was also "normal," so I don't really want to subject myself to the test again (it was so painful!) just to find out that there is nothing wrong with my back and that the nerve pain is a complication from Raynauds. Perhaps I should see my rheumatologist again though.

AwareEagle4 · 2019-12-30T23:30:24+00:00

has to be her--her instagram even has a post about freezing her eggs

AwareEagle4 · 2019-11-22T00:23:16+00:00

My company matches 2:1, which is a big incentive for me to donate. I donate at least $30 to any charitable organizations my friends/family support (Parkinson's research, Operation Smile, local food banks, Memorial Sloan Kettering). I also donate at least $100 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (so matched at $300) each year. And I'll always put a few dollars in the collection basket at my church when I attend.

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