A breaking ball (usually a curveball) that breaks very sharply, so much so that it freezes the hitter. Also refers to a breaking ball that starts out directly at the batterâso that his or her knees buckle out of fear from the belief that the pitch will hit him or herâbut which then drops in the strike zone.
Symptoms of Raynaudâs Syndrome. 1) Fingers start to go white as the circulation is restricted in the capillaries. Whiteness can be on just one or just part of one finger, or two or three fingers at a time. Often there are patches of white, showing a mottled appearance. 2) Affected areas will feel numb and have a white waxy look. 3) Symptoms can often include the affected areas going blue or showing a bluish tinge. This is due to a lack of oxygen in the red blood cells. 4) As the episode ends, affected areas will go bright red as the fresh oxygenated blood returns to the capillaries and cells. 4) As the circulation is restored to the attacked areas, one can experience tingling and pain and may feel like pins and needles.
Patients with Secondary Raynaud's can also have symptoms related to their underlying diseases. Raynaud's phenomenon is the initial symptom that presents for 70% of patients with scleroderma, a skin and joint disease.When Raynaud's phenomenon is limited to one hand or one foot, it is referred to as Unilateral Raynaud's.atients with Secondary Raynaud's can also have symptoms related to their underlying diseases. Raynaud's phenomenon is the initial symptom that presents for 70% of patients with scleroderma, a skin and joint disease.