Join one support group after another until you find a way to stop. You are hurting yourself by smoking. Medications Can Help Vessel Dilators. Medicines are available that can decrease the ability of vessels to constrict with cold and emotional stress. For some people these medications will reduce Raynaud's attacks.
Some medications are useful to relieve the symptoms of sudden blood-vessel blockage.
However, the side effects of these medications may be unpleasant for some people and they may not be able to use them on a continuous basis. Fingertip ulcers can be extremely painful. Pain medications are essential to help people cope, but should be used on an intermittent basis. Always follow your physician's advice when using any medication. Protecting Ulcers from Pressure and Infection Ulcers should be covered by a loose bandage.