Linda Allison
April 22nd, 2008
Ten years ago, my blood pressure skyrocketed, and I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s Syndrome. Although I wasn’t working at the time, the symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease are devastating - even for a relatively sedentary lifestyle. There are lots of chest pains (angina), throbbing in my extremities, and my hands and toes turned purple and black when I was under stress or out in the cold. This is caused by a decrease in the blood that is circulated because of clogged arteries. The throbbing can be excruciating at different times. In addition, depression was dominant for me because I felt so ill.
Then my doctor prescribed Procardia XL. This drug has truly been a miracle for me. All of the symptoms went gradually away with no obvious side effects. My lifestyle returned to normal from this medication. For starters, I was able to resume walks with my husband. Now, I can cook, clean and take care of our home and pets. I have been taking this medication for ten years and the magic has not gone away. Although I still have Raynaud’s Syndrome, the symptoms have disappeared, and my life is once again, my own.
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