Hands and Feet going numb and turning blue?

My uncle has been having wierd symptoms .... His hands and feet are going numb and turning blue. Sometimes one arm goes numb, and it varys. He has been to numerous doctor's and no one can diagnose it. I read up on Raynaud's disease, and it sounds similar, but I don't think it happens when he's in cold surroundings. Has anyone ever heard of this?

They thought it was MS and that was ruled out. He also has been in the marines and special Opps all over the world. I don't know if he may have caught something in another country ...

Sounds like poor circulation... Get him to see a doctor..

Get out of the pool!!!

I hope he has been tested for diabetes. Bad circulation is one effect of that disease. He could have other circulatory problems. It is very odd that no one can diagnose it. He should keep trying different doctors. This is a serious ailment.

There are so many things it could be... not sure about Raynaud's, but I have heard of this associated with MS and mainly with diabetes. The numbness in the arm, associated with stroke or heart attack. I think he needs to try a different doctor, one who will keep working until the cause is found. I would never settle for no answer if I had symptoms such as those. Research these diseases on the internet and see if he has other symptoms that match with each disease.

I have read an article about this woman who had this condition that turned her feet black/blue when she woke in the mornings, there was some kind of problem with the circulation on her extremities and she had to have them amputated.

Im no doc, but I think smoking and a lack of taking in essential amino acids, and vitamins can create this problem. He should see some kind of specialist about it or perhaps a kinesologist and dietitian about this problem as the other docs hes seen havent got a clue.

it could be raynauds disease or other circulation factors.

with raynauds disease the fingers and toes are affected by cold weather. they can turn white due to lack of blood circulation. but sometimes it can happen whether it is cold or not.