Attacks can also be caused by stress and smoking. It is important to prevent Raynaud's attacks as far as possible. There are a number of options for treating more severe Raynaud's, such as calcium channel blockers, vasodilators, or infusions of Iloprost. Your doctor will decide on the most suitable treatment. Supplementary Vitamins C and E may be prescribed.
Some patients find benefit by taking ginger, garlic or gingko biloba.
What suits one person may not suit another, and all treatment should be undertaken in consultation with your medical advisers. The diagnosis of primary Raynaud's is fairly straightforward. If your doctor suspects that the Raynaud's is secondary to another associated condition, a number of tests will be done to ascertain which disease is underlying.