Comments on: Chilblains http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/06/11/chilblains/ Podiatrist with Special Interest in Diabetes, Arthritis and Children's Foot Problems Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:10:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andrew http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/06/11/chilblains/#comment-1144 Andrew Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:54:02 +0000 http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=329#comment-1144 Yasmeen, as you have experienced, a poor circulation can pre-dispose you to chilblains. If the poor circulation is identifiable as Raynaud's Syndrome, then a chilblain type response is possible all year round. The main reason NOT to sleep with your feet up against, or wrapped around a hot water bottle, is the risk of overheating and possibly burning them. The local response is to heat is to deliver a lot of inflammatory products to the feet. They swell a little, get sweaty trying to lose heat, then they might get cold as the night goes on when the water cools. This is why we advise warm, dry conditions and using the hot water bottle to heat the bed rather. Andrew. Yasmeen, as you have experienced, a poor circulation can pre-dispose you to chilblains. If the poor circulation is identifiable as Raynaud's Syndrome, then a chilblain type response is possible all year round.
The main reason NOT to sleep with your feet up against, or wrapped around a hot water bottle, is the risk of overheating and possibly burning them. The local response is to heat is to deliver a lot of inflammatory products to the feet. They swell a little, get sweaty trying to lose heat, then they might get cold as the night goes on when the water cools. This is why we advise warm, dry conditions and using the hot water bottle to heat the bed rather.
Andrew.

]]> By: yasmeen http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/06/11/chilblains/#comment-1143 yasmeen Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:51:18 +0000 http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=329#comment-1143 thanks for the advice, seems to work, i am a 27 year old and only developed this condition since last winter although i have always had cold hands and feet, i have 1 question though, why should i not sleep with my feet against the hot water bottle? i usually do this as i cannot use an electric blanket, it gives me hives. thanking you once again. thanks for the advice, seems to work, i am a 27 year old and only developed this condition since last winter although i have always had cold hands and feet, i have 1 question though, why should i not sleep with my feet against the hot water bottle? i usually do this as i cannot use an electric blanket, it gives me hives. thanking you once again.

]]> By: Geeta http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/06/11/chilblains/#comment-1114 Geeta Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:58:59 +0000 http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=329#comment-1114 Thanks. I have read up on Raynaud's Disease. Although I do not think I have it (more a case of severe chilblians), I will go for a check-up to my homeopath. I am happy to say that the symptoms of redness & itchiness have subsided considerably on all my toes. That day I couldn't manage to go the pharmacy. I remembered having a calm cream used for burns, itchiness, etc & thought I would use that in the interim. I applied that together with Zambuk - and it provided relief. I am still applying both two times a day - after showering in the morning & evening. It is definitely helping. I will ask my doctor about the suggestions you have kindly mentioned. Thanks again! Keep warm :) Thanks. I have read up on Raynaud's Disease. Although I do not think I have it (more a case of severe chilblians), I will go for a check-up to my homeopath.

I am happy to say that the symptoms of redness & itchiness have subsided considerably on all my toes. That day I couldn't manage to go the pharmacy. I remembered having a calm cream used for burns, itchiness, etc & thought I would use that in the interim. I applied that together with Zambuk – and it provided relief. I am still applying both two times a day – after showering in the morning & evening. It is definitely helping.

I will ask my doctor about the suggestions you have kindly mentioned. Thanks again! Keep warm :)

]]> By: Andrew http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/06/11/chilblains/#comment-1113 Andrew Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:30:24 +0000 http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=329#comment-1113 Hi Geeta I think that you probably have the condition Raynaud's Disease. For peace of mind, you should make an appointment with a Vascular Specialist, for a check up, although you sound like a healthy person! Thermal socks are perfectly OK. There is a product called Restin which you can buy over the counter which may help, also, you could consider talking half a Disprin every day. Your poor circulation could be hereditery, from what your Grandad has experienced. regards Andrew Hi Geeta
I think that you probably have the condition Raynaud's Disease. For peace of mind, you should make an appointment with a Vascular Specialist, for a check up, although you sound like a healthy person!
Thermal socks are perfectly OK.
There is a product called Restin which you can buy over the counter which may help, also, you could consider talking half a Disprin every day.
Your poor circulation could be hereditery, from what your Grandad has experienced.

regards
Andrew

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