February is Raynaud's Awareness Month, the campaign aims to create greater awareness and understanding of the condition and its impact. It’s a common condition that’s thought to affect up to ten million people in the UK. In people with Raynaud's, the small blood vessels in the extremities are over-sensitive to even the slightest changes in temperature, the cold and sometimes stress.
A Raynaud's attack can be painful, it can also make everyday tasks, such as buttoning a jacket, very difficult. Raynaud's symptoms generally affect the fingers and toes, but all extremities can be involved, including the hands, feet, ears and nose. Symptoms of Raynaud's are a colour change in the extremities along with numbness, tingling or pain.
Cosyfeet has a number of products that may be helpful for people with Raynaud’s:
- Our range of Thermal Socks, many of which feature our exclusive Softhold® technology to encourage good circulation.
- Our Warm Ribbed Hosiery are all 80 denier so ideal if you feel the cold around your feet and legs. Knitted from Supplex®, they keep you cosy and warm whilst still allowing your skin to breathe.
- When you’re on the go our Luxury CosyCushion™ Sheepskin Insoles will warm up any footwear.
- Our collection of Warm-lined Slippers are perfect for cosy nights by the fire.
To find out more about Raynaud’s Awareness Month visit www.sruk.co.uk/raynauds.