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Old 12-26-2009, 04:15 PM
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Re: Raynaud's

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Unfortunately, very bad. He had complained for years about his feet and hands staying cold but was not diagnosed until it was too late. Gangrene started on his big toe and he eventually had his right leg amputated below the knee and then later above the knee. Before he passed away he had his left leg and his left arm removed also.

However, he was saved and ready to meet Jesus!
Wow! That is very, very bad! I think medicine has made some pretty good strides since then!

Also, I knew early on I had it, before the dr told me because it is hereditary, so I knew right off what it was.

Still, it's kind of silly....you go through a denial phase before you just break down and start wearing gloves or whatever!

I'm sorry about your Dad, but glad he is whole now....
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