Fixing your Raynaud's may be as simple as taking a medication or supplement. Here are a few of the more common medications.
Drug Therapy:
There are numerous traditional medications that have been proven effective in treating Raynuad’s. But as with most meds results may vary drastically between users, and there can be numerous negative side effects. The most commonly prescribed meds for Raynaud’s are blood pressure medications, which will generally regulate circulation and reduce the vasospasm response. Anti-depressants and some neurostimulators have also shown effectiveness in treating Raynaud’s. If you are interested in learning more about medications to treat Raynaud’s and to decide which medication may be right for you check out RateADrug Raynaud's Disease Treatment
Supplements:
There are simple supplements you can take to help your Raynaud’s without running to the pharmacy.
The use of omega-3 fatty acids, aka fish oil, has been shown to improve tolerance in people with Raynaud’s to cold and stress. And hey, fish oil has so many other benefits many of us take it already.
Ginkgo Biloba, a common supplement, has been used to inhibit the vasospastic reaction to cold or stress. It is loaded with flavonoids and other compounds that help to thin the blood, allowing for better circulation.
Magnesium regulates enzymes in the body and relaxes the arteries. The body's magnesium levels tend to be much lower in winter than in the summer so taking some extra supplements may help Raynaud's.
Vitamin C creates collagen, which makes up the walls of the blood vessels, and may help to increase blood flow. Deficiency in ascorbic acid from Vitamin C has been shown to raise the risk of developing scleroderma in patients with Raynaud's.
