Patients with primary Raynaud's are taught how to prevent attacks (see below). In patients with secondary Raynaud's, doctors first treat the underlying cause. Vasodilators—drugs that help relax artery walls to improve blood flow—may be prescribed for patients with secondary Raynaud's or primary Raynaud's that resists other forms of therapy.
It is important for persons who suspect they have Raynaud's to talk with their personal physicians. The doctor can give advice on the best ways to manage and treat the problem.
Between 40 to 60 percent of patients with primary Raynaud's respond to management techniques.
