Friday, January 25, 2008

Raynaud's Disease

Raynaud's disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers, toes, tip of your nose and your ears — to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas.
Women are more likely to have Raynaud's disease. It's also more common in people who live in colder climates. This is the disease that I have. Kim wanted to know what it looked like so I am posting a picture for her. I know...... it is gross! It hurts a lot when the feeling starts to come back in my fingers. Thank God I have not had it happen in at least a year. It is amazing how the body reacts to stress. I guess that my body is telling me that I have a good life now and little stress since the outbreaks have stopped!

Congratulations to Kim and Sara for shooting great scores last night at league!! We will have to go on the road again soon to shoot.

Sharon