Help with chilblains please

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06-17-2011, 10:07 AM

#21

katrbee

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Sounds crazy but my husband respond ed well to rubbing on capsasin in cream form. it stings at first then takes away the itch and pain. Best of luck

06-17-2011, 12:17 PM

#22

Dodee

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First - I was told that epsom salts should not be used by diabetics. Never did find out why. Now - on to more reading of the Quilting Board.
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06-17-2011, 12:32 PM

#23

QuiltMania

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Originally Posted by mamahippychicky

It's the start of winter here and I am already plagued with chilblains. I am even waking in the night scratching them... and they're sore :(

What do you guys do to stop them itching and driving you mad?

Please help me.... I cant quilt when I'm scratching all the time

Thanks, Suzi

Try this website. Lots of good info. http://www.epodiatry.com/chilblains.htm

06-17-2011, 01:04 PM

#24

Carol Wilson

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Originally Posted by mamahippychicky

I have had chilblains, the best thing is to wear is sheepskin slippers, no socks just the sheepskin next to your skin, natural fibres cotton etc are also good, do not wear synthetiic fibres as they do not allow your skin to breath, pantyhose really set chilblains going. I just invest in good quality sheepskin lined slippers with hard soles (so as I can wear the outside) no itches. This was told to me by a nurse.

Some old wives tale says to rub them with a raw onion, I prefer the slippers.

06-17-2011, 02:55 PM

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desertrose

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I second earthwalker's opinion. I don't know if Lanocain is available where you are but it's a toptical over the counter cream that's great for stopping the itch. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery and end to exposed skin in the cold.

06-17-2011, 02:56 PM

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desertrose

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06-17-2011, 02:58 PM

#27

TheCloser

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Have you tried Vick's rub? Works on my sore feet.

06-17-2011, 03:34 PM

#28

emmah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mamahippychicky

Thanks guys, I will get some Epsom salts tomorrow.

The chilblains are actually on my fingers... we moved in a hurry after the feb earthquake wrecked our house and I can't find a lot of things, including my gloves. I'm not too keen to go shopping in a mall after our 6.3 mag aftershock on Monday, but think I have to.

Wish me luck :)

When we were kids, mom would put socks on our hands if we didn't have mittens. (And she was a firm believer in Epsom salts soaking for whatever ails you.)
Hope the earth stands still for a while for you. We had a little one second shaker here last year and it made me think.....what a scarey experience.

06-17-2011, 05:16 PM

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mzmama

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Well, I guess one cure would be to move...

06-17-2011, 06:43 PM

#30

mamahippychicky

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I've been putting some hand salve on them today which has comfy root, Rosemary oil and eucalyptus oil in it and it is helping with the itching and pain.

And mzmama I would love to move LOL...but can't afford to with a wrecked house we can't sell. Hopefully we will get a good insurance payout once things are sorted.

I always wear good wool socks and sheepskin slippers so never get them on my feet, and usually wear possum wool gloves, but alas have lost them :( so am going out shopping soon.

Thank you everyone for your ideas and kind thoughts. Happy quilting everyone