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by LH
I have been going to a podiatrist for Plantar Fasciitis and slowly I am recovering. My doctor noticed my purplish-bluish hue to my toes but wasn't there on other visits to him. It doesn't happen everyday or the color pattern doesn't appear on my fingers and it is not painful at all. So I really never gave it a second thought. However, whenever my toes get that blue/purple tinge they are cold to the touch and so are my hands. My doctor says this is not normal and I have Raynaud's disease/phenomenon ?? I said it seems like I have had this condition since my early 20's now I am 45 female and it is normal for me. Again he said it is not normal and for me to take no-flush niacin vitamin supplement everyday. It will open the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure and it will be healthy. My doctor checked my ankles and the tops of my feet and said my pluses are strong. So should I be worried? He really did not give me a clear answer at the time just take the niacin. I am from a large family and nobody had this condition but me. I would like to hear what you have to say on this. Thank you, LH
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