Beth and

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.. Beth my feet itch and there isn't a mark on them

.. The DR wants to test me for this. I am happy your

doing well.

I guess Raynauds can cause all sorts of problems.

IPF 2/07

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Definition of CREST syndrome

CREST syndrome: A limited form of scleroderma, a disease of connective tissue with the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and sometimes also in other organs of the body. CREST stands for:

C ... Calcinosis (the formation of tiny deposits of calcium in the skin), R ... Raynaud's phenomenon (spasm of the tiny artery vessels supplying blood to the fingers, toes, nose, tongue, or ears), E ... Esophagus (esophageal involvement by the scleroderma), S ... Sclerodactyly (localized thickening and tightness of the skin of the fingers or toes) and T ... Telangiectasias (dilated capillaries that form tiny red areas, frequently on the face, hands and in the mouth behind the lips).

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