My mom gets this but not very often.
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My best mate has this. I'm always worried!
Is there anything, as a friend, that I should look out for to help?
The only time I would worry about it for myself is if I’m out in the cold without any protection, and I have to stay out there for a bit. Otherwise, it usually passes before any serious damage can be done. I think you are an awesome friend for caring so much!
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I take procardia as needed in the winter; works like a charm.
Edit: spelling
How do you get it circulating again? Is it the same kind of pins-and-needles you get when a leg falls asleep?
I stick them under my husband’s arms and steal his warmth. Or if he is not available, I’ll use warm water or just my own body parts that are warm.
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I actually have this too! For me, it usually happens when my extremities get too cold, and it can take me a bit to even notice it's happening. It usually happens predominantly in my big toes for some reason. For me it just feels like like it's gone completely numb, and I lose all feeling in the digit. I usually break out the heating pad and try to warm it back up until I can feel it again.
I get this and my Dad suffered from it too. It's all pretty unpleasant but I have raised my glove game and that has really helped.
Primary or secondary? Mine is most likely secondary to lung disease but I also have a family history of primary Raynaud's. Got any good glove recommendations?
Primary. And my best glove recommendation is… a mitten! When the fingers are kept together in one chamber, they are warmer. And if one or two go “rogue” the other ones can warm them up. But of course you lose dexterity with mittens.
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I have this happen sometimes when it gets cold out. My fingers may turn this shade or just bluish purple. Warming them, rubbing them, etc seems to bring them back.
What's the risk of them dying and falling off?
Exactly what Lemmenym said - they won’t fall off, it usually passes within 10-15 minutes.
Unless it's a very severe case that's not likely, for most people it's just uncomfortable. Raynaud's does make you more vulnerable to frostbite though.
Depends
3 or 4
Ducks?
Fingers.
Samesies! Happens almost anytime I'm drinking a cold drink.