###Human: I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis. Could you please give advice on how to treat these symptoms? ###Assistant: Hi. According to my opinion, Raynaud's phenomenon is a part of CREST syndrome of systemic sclerosis. In case that is troubling you, the best treatment that I have found very successful is the use of crushed Sorbitrate tablets in coconut oil and apply them to massage over the extremities. This is a very economic and effective treatment. Now, as far as water retention is considered, this can occur in two cases: So, I would recommend you to get the following tests done: I hope, these investigations will be of great help.