Freezing fingers

(Andy Johnston) #1

Hi since starting keto initially for weight loss and then for better health. I have noticed one side effect. Which is really cold and white fingers is this normal and anyone know why this happens. Cheers Andy.

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(Athena) #2

Sounds and looks like Raynaud’s. I don’t see how it would be related to a change in diet.

(VLC.MD) #3

Agreed.

Raynaud’s Phenomena.
Not disease.

(Andy Johnston) #4

Thanks I will look that up. Never had it before starting keto so thought it was related.

(VLC.MD) #5

It could be.
Probably not.
Keep us in the loop.

There are easy ways to avoid the white fingers.

(Athena) #6

Do tell. I’ve had Raynaud’s almost all of my life. I don’t know any way to avoid an episode.

(Murray Stromberg) #7

Tell us the way. I have lost 62 lbs on LCHF (also keto) for T2DM, but I developed Raynoud’s symptoms which I had not had in my first 74 years (T2DM for 6 years now, weight lost in first 6 months after diagnosis; Raynoud’s symptoms for 3 years).
So, tell us the way…

(Chan Cleland) #8

heated gloves.

(Sabrina Spencer Braden) #9

Hi, I just started the Keto diet 4 days ago. I have been going pretty strict and bought the keto test strips and I have started to go into ketosis. This morning it was cold outside and I walked a good distance in to work. When I arrived one finger was completely white on the end. I have never had Raynaud’s so this is a definite cause/effect. I don’t know how long it will last but I have also had shakiness and weakness in my legs. I have read about the “keto flu” and just assume this is also related. My doctor okay’d me to start this diet since I have NASH (fatty liver disease). I am not diabetic but have a family history so that was another motivator. I am trying to lose 30 lb. and have so far lost 4 lb. in the 4 days I have been on the keto diet. I would love to hear if you have continued to have Raynaud’s. Thanks! :slight_smile:

(Andy Johnston) #10

Hi sabrina
Nothing has changed for me. For the last 6 months I’ve Been doing a carnivore diet and still have the same problem with my fingers. I feel it’s a small price to pay considering how good I feel doing keto/carnivore so I just put up with it now. Good luck on your journey to better health.
Andy.