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Warpy

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1. I've had it all my life
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 04:06 PM
Nov 2012

and my two strategies are warmth and activity. When the Acorn socks or fingerless mitts aren't doing the job I'll put in some time on the stationary bike. I've been known to take my socks and shoes off and throw them on the floor furnace when it's cycling to get them really warm. My hands are easier--when they start to go dead white I'll jam them into my armpits or sit on them until they warm up.

Acorn socks: http://www.amazon.com/ACORN-Acorn-VersaFit-Sock-Unisex/dp/B003ZW9FRY

Fingerless mitts (if you can't make your own): http://www.etsy.com/search?q=knitted%20fingerless%20mitts&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US&ref=auto4

ETA: if this isn't working for you, talk to your doctor. Drugs like calcium channel blockers can keep the vessels open. Nerve surgery is indicated in severe cases that won't respond to drugs. You can keep your hands and feet, you might just need more help than you're getting.

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