I am wondering if any other open water folks deal with Raynaud's Syndrome--extremely cold hands and feet that becomes almost debilitating. Mine has gotten worse in the last two years or so, and with open water swimming in cold conditions, it's been just awful. I deal with color change and pain on an almost daily basis. Sometimes, even after a summer run, I'll be almost unable to use my hands for an hour or so.
With a 10-mile swim coming up, in less than Caribbean conditions up in Vermont, I am getting extremely nervous. This summer, I've been having massive Raynaud's issues because of the crazy weather.
Has anyone else dealt with this? One recommendation is to stay out of cold water--not so much an option!
Thanks.
On the Swimtrek tours they told us to eat a good-size breakfast and lunch every day before the swims. Something about the enzyme action of digestion creating heat internally. I don't know if this would work specifically for Raynauds, but it did seem to keep most of us from getting hypothermia.
On the Swimtrek tours they told us to eat a good-size breakfast and lunch every day before the swims. Something about the enzyme action of digestion creating heat internally. I don't know if this would work specifically for Raynauds, but it did seem to keep most of us from getting hypothermia.
