P652 CEEFAX 2 652 Fri 31 Jan 21:07/18 COPING WITH WINTERTIME BLUES 1/3 A quarter of the population are cold sensitive but for more than 10 million people, winter is much worse. They have Raznaud's which interrupts the blood supply to the fingers and toes and in sjvjti cases can lead to ulceration, gangrene and amputation. The fingers become numb making simple tasks impossible and the pain when the blood returns can be excruciating. Millions of sufferers may be unaware that medical treatments are available to help alleviate the condition. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Fri 31 Jan 21:12/11 COPING WITH WINTERTIME BLUES 2/3 Raznaud's can affect anzonj of any age though it is known to strike women nine times more than men. It can be triggered by even a slight change in temperature, so the symptoms can happen in summit as well as winter. 98* of patients with the connective tissue disjasj Sclitoderma also have Raznaud's. During one of the coldest months of the winter - February - the Raynaud's & Scletodjrma Association will be publicising their work. CS- index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Fri 31 Jan 21:15/16 COPING WITH WINTERTIME BLUES 3/3 The Raznaud's & Sclirodjtma Association provides practical help and advice for sufferers and carers. It aims to promote better communication between doctors and patients, put patients in touch with each othjt and raise funds for research and welfare. The Association provides the latest information on tteatmjnts available and tips and aids for daily living. Contact Raynaud's & Sclitoderma Association, 112 Crewe Road, Alsaget, Cheshire ST7 2JA; tel: 01270-872776. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu