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Date sent: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:21:10 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: elizabeth wands <[log in to unmask]> Subject: white fingers To: [log in to unmask] > Greetings, I have been mostly lurking lately,lerning much as usual. > But now I have a problem and perhaps one of you would know something > about it. I have had Parkinsons for about 5 years and take Sinimet, > Amantidine and Requip for medication. For some time now for no reason > some of my fingers turn deathly white from the large knuckle to the > tip.. The doctors thought it might be Raunairds (not sure of the > spelling ) but since it can occur at any time they are not sure, They > stay white for some time going completely numb. Slowly the blood > flows back. It truly is embarrasing because it is ugly. > > Anyone have any ideas or anything similar? > > Appreciate your concideration. > Elizabeth 70/5 > > It could indeed be Reynaud's. This can occur with any number of conditions and bears a good medical evaluation. It is probably not related to the Parkinson's disease. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 PLEASE NOTE: Because of the takeover of IBMNET by AT&T, my new e-mail address, effective immediately, is: <[log in to unmask]> The old <ibm.net> address will no longer function after March 1, 2001. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS BOOKS.