Dear Antoine, good to hear from you! Just send you snail mail this week. I did look up Raynauds syndrome and copy some information here: Raynaud's (ray-NOHZ) disease causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm).
Women are more likely than men to have Raynaud's disease, also known as Raynaud or Raynaud's phenomenon or syndrome. It appears to be more common in people who live in colder climates.
Treatment of Raynaud's disease depends on its severity and whether you have other health conditions. For most people, Raynaud's disease isn't disabling, but it can affect your quality of life.
Symptoms
Hands affected by Raynaud's disease Raynaud's disease Open pop-up dialog box Signs and symptoms of Raynaud's disease include:
Cold fingers or toes Color changes in your skin in response to cold or stress Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of your skin usually first turn white. Then, they often turn blue and feel cold and numb. As you warm and circulation improves, the affected areas may turn red, throb, tingle or swell.
Although Raynaud's most commonly affects your fingers and toes, it can also affect other areas of your body, such as your nose, lips, ears and even nipples. After warming, it can take 15 minutes for normal blood flow to return to the area. When to see a doctor See your doctor right away if you have a history of severe Raynaud's and develop a sore or infection in one of your affected fingers or toes. Causes Doctors don't completely understand the cause of Raynaud's attacks, but blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to overreact to cold temperatures or stress.
Blood vessels in spasm With Raynaud's, arteries to your fingers and toes go into vasospasm when exposed to cold or stress, narrowing your vessels and temporarily limiting blood supply. Over time, these small arteries can thicken slightly, further limiting blood flow.
Cold temperatures are most likely to trigger an attack. Exposure to cold, such as putting your hands in cold water, taking something from a freezer or being in cold air, is the most likely trigger. For some people, emotional stress can trigger an episode.
Primary vs. secondary Raynaud's There are two main types of the condition.
Primary Raynaud's. Also called Raynaud's disease, this most common form isn't the result of an associated medical condition. It can be so mild that many people with primary Raynaud's don't seek treatment. And it can resolve on its own.
Hi Doug! Thank you for writing, I hope you are well too. I am so sorry that the guard is being immature and rude to you. It shows on your character the way in which you react to his petty attempts. I don't know about you, but I believe in karma- he will learn his lesson when the day comes. Until then, I'm glad that you are keeping healthy and are still writing. I myself have been reading a lot more during quarantine, and sketching. Hoping to teach myself a new language too! Anyway, just wanted you to know that someone is reading your letters and sees your talent in writing. Until next time. (May 10, 2020)
I was there it was a total injustice what they did to George and I tell everyone I can. Never seen the Constitution so violated. He should sue big time.
Hey James, It was nice to see your reply. Thanks for writing me back!!
I’m sorry to hear about how your mom and brother died. Cancer is such an awful disease that a lot of people have no idea about until they go thru it or they watch a loved one go thru it. My mom had a very rare cancer of the parotid gland. She was the first and only case at Johns Hopkins. So that right there says a lot because they are one of the top 3 hospitals for oncology. CANCER SUCKS!! That is terrible about your brother. It’s sad that he died alone outside. Was he not able to get any chemo or any treatment?
How are things going at your prison with this corona virus shit? What is this world comin to?? It’s just crazy!
My ex was in prison, so I know that inmates like to receive mail. Idk if you want to be pen pals or not. I don’t mind. If so, is it easier to write you on here or do you want me to hand write and mail myself?
Just let me know. Good to hear from you! Sorry that it took so long to see your letter. I was checking this site frequently but then I just forgot for awhile to check because I just been goin thru a lot. But hey...who isn’t?
Thanks for writing! I just wanted to let you know that someone is reading and appreciating the poetry you write. You have a beautiful voice that shows through in the way you paint pictures with your words. All the best to you, hope you're staying healthy. (May 8, 2020)
I just wanted to leave a brief comment so you know your words are read and you are heard. Someone I dearly love is serving a life sentence in Florida. I am worried to death about him during COVID. He never tells me he is scared of it, but most likely only to not get me worried even more. So I really appreciated you honest and upfront words about how this pandemic feels for someone being in prison with no way to follow all the guidelines that are normal for us on the outside. And thank you so much for describing what lockdown means for you. Now I have a way better understanding and won’t use that word for my own circumstances ever again. Yes, it’s hard to stay inside and not enjoy the spring with the people I love. But nothing compared to what you consider to be a lockdown. I truly hope you will see the day coming, that you walk out of that prison gate. Hang in there. You made it this far you will make the last months as well. Take care and stay healthy, Patricia
Hello Jennifer! I am willing to type up the story, however, I do not think my parents would approve of me mass printing things as printer ink is very expensive but I can talk to them and pay for all the ink I use. If I were to type up your story, how would that work? Would you upload your writing to Between the Bars or another website and have me transcribe, print, and mail it? Would emailing the transcript to the publisher and producers be an option as well?
Thanks, Annie (this was written on 5/6/2020 as I know that mail can take a bit of time to reach prisoners!)
I respect your advice that young people - and really anyone - should try to stay home as much as possible to reduce the spread of the virus during this time. I also appreciate that you are raising awareness about how pre-existing medical conditions can worsen health outcomes for those who are infected.
RSS
good to hear from you! Just send you snail mail this week.
I did look up Raynauds syndrome and copy some information here:
Raynaud's (ray-NOHZ) disease causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm).
Women are more likely than men to have Raynaud's disease, also known as Raynaud or Raynaud's phenomenon or syndrome. It appears to be more common in people who live in colder climates.
Treatment of Raynaud's disease depends on its severity and whether you have other health conditions. For most people, Raynaud's disease isn't disabling, but it can affect your quality of life.
Symptoms
Hands affected by Raynaud's disease
Raynaud's disease Open pop-up dialog box
Signs and symptoms of Raynaud's disease include:
Cold fingers or toes
Color changes in your skin in response to cold or stress
Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief
During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of your skin usually first turn white. Then, they often turn blue and feel cold and numb. As you warm and circulation improves, the affected areas may turn red, throb, tingle or swell.
Although Raynaud's most commonly affects your fingers and toes, it can also affect other areas of your body, such as your nose, lips, ears and even nipples. After warming, it can take 15 minutes for normal blood flow to return to the area.
When to see a doctor
See your doctor right away if you have a history of severe Raynaud's and develop a sore or infection in one of your affected fingers or toes.
Causes
Doctors don't completely understand the cause of Raynaud's attacks, but blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to overreact to cold temperatures or stress.
Blood vessels in spasm
With Raynaud's, arteries to your fingers and toes go into vasospasm when exposed to cold or stress, narrowing your vessels and temporarily limiting blood supply. Over time, these small arteries can thicken slightly, further limiting blood flow.
Cold temperatures are most likely to trigger an attack. Exposure to cold, such as putting your hands in cold water, taking something from a freezer or being in cold air, is the most likely trigger. For some people, emotional stress can trigger an episode.
Primary vs. secondary Raynaud's
There are two main types of the condition.
Primary Raynaud's. Also called Raynaud's disease, this most common form isn't the result of an associated medical condition. It can be so mild that many people with primary Raynaud's don't seek treatment. And it can resolve on its own.
Thank you for the mention. I am glad in spirit that you do the work you do.
-Tio
It was nice to see your reply. Thanks for writing me back!!
I’m sorry to hear about how your mom and brother died. Cancer is such an awful disease that a lot of people have no idea about until they go thru it or they watch a loved one go thru it. My mom had a very rare cancer of the parotid gland. She was the first and only case at Johns Hopkins. So that right there says a lot because they are one of the top 3 hospitals for oncology. CANCER SUCKS!! That is terrible about your brother. It’s sad that he died alone outside. Was he not able to get any chemo or any treatment?
How are things going at your prison with this corona virus shit? What is this world comin to?? It’s just crazy!
My ex was in prison, so I know that inmates like to receive mail. Idk if you want to be pen pals or not. I don’t mind. If so, is it easier to write you on here or do you want me to hand write and mail myself?
Just let me know. Good to hear from you! Sorry that it took so long to see your letter. I was checking this site frequently but then I just forgot for awhile to check because I just been goin thru a lot. But hey...who isn’t?
Well, stay safe!
Serena
I just wanted to leave a brief comment so you know your words are read and you are heard. Someone I dearly love is serving a life sentence in Florida. I am worried to death about him during COVID. He never tells me he is scared of it, but most likely only to not get me worried even more. So I really appreciated you honest and upfront words about how this pandemic feels for someone being in prison with no way to follow all the guidelines that are normal for us on the outside. And thank you so much for describing what lockdown means for you. Now I have a way better understanding and won’t use that word for my own circumstances ever again. Yes, it’s hard to stay inside and not enjoy the spring with the people I love. But nothing compared to what you consider to be a lockdown. I truly hope you will see the day coming, that you walk out of that prison gate. Hang in there. You made it this far you will make the last months as well. Take care and stay healthy, Patricia
Thanks, Annie (this was written on 5/6/2020 as I know that mail can take a bit of time to reach prisoners!)
Stay well!