Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 YS ignored my advice to wear something other than school shoes yesterday and walked the 3 miles home in the snow. He now has sore red patches on both feet. I thought perhaps chilblains and Google confirms it (I think!) Should I put anything on them or will they just go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 oooh poor lad, I have no experience of them myself are they sore??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Depsite being a nurse dont think I've seen one in yrs - itchy lumps - what you put on I dont know - only thing I have is zambuk ointment. I think anti- inflammatories such as Nurofen if can take that, sorrry havent got any thing else useful to add. Other Nurses or Docs on forum might be able to advise further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 ouch they look really sore. I've just done a quick tinterweb reccie and they say they should go on their own. Just keep his feet warm and dry, and wrap up when out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I would say they are I had something like that years ago in very cold weather Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 ES has something similar when he comes in from Snow-Play. He says his feet really itch as well, so we have to make sure he does not scratch. When you come in from the cold, try to warm up slowly, this helps to prevent itch/redness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 They look like a nasty case to me, poor thing. I used to suffer when I was a child, it is miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 If you can get to the chemist to get some Snowfire do. that will work wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks all . No sympathy for YS please . He was told to wear something suitable for snow on his feet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 My eldest gets them & uses a cream called berrocca I think, as well as a ginkgo supplement for poor circulation. My youngest went out in Converse yesterday, and had an itchy sore foot too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 wee-wee is supposed to be effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 My ES wanted to go to his friends in canvas shoes today. I threatened to confiscate them till he put his old strudy trainers on. If he gets chilbains that will teach him. they are so flipping awkward - sadly so am I - you have to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 My oldest has inherited OH's poor circulation - their fingers go deathly white in cold weather . They look really spooky . Thanks for that, Rhapsody, I'll suggest it to YS . Mine or his, do you think ? NCY, show him the photo, might make him see sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 yes my gran used to soak her feet in urine for chilbains - I didnt add it - but i suggest you do to son. You could have a pot of squash made up and kid him its wee and see his reaction Post it on here. I will show ES - he is getting better but they are so awkward. No one is allowed out without at least 5 layers and we are in London not the coldest part of UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for that, Rhapsody, I'll suggest it to YS . Mine or his, do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 wee-wee is supposed to be effective I was just about to post that ............I'm a mine of useless information me ......occasionally it's useful though Not sure if the wee should be your own though, not a thought to ponder on I feel I hope they don't start to itch too much Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) I have never tried wee..... but am a fan of snowfire - they sell it at boots pharmacy. It is a yellow push up tube with solid green ointment that smells oldfashioned - if that makes sense - it works wonders. I put it on before bed and then bed socks and then again in the morning. If my feet are itchy then I put more on. Those feet look mega sore. Edited for dodgy typing!! Edited January 9, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for that, Rhapsody, I'll suggest it to YS . Mine or his, do you think ? Ditto Although those feet do look very painful! Poor kid, Ooops sorry , no sympathy right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Poor lad. They look very itchy. Only ever had a chilblain once and it drove me to distraction with itchiness. I seem to think that I used Snowfire too. Rings a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Wee has a lot of minerals in it sodium, potassium and urea - urea is used in flexitol a heel balm which is brillaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Many moons ago when I worked in a bank in Aviemore - mega cold in those days I used to go to work 16 miles by bus - old fashioned buses and very cold and I had a crop of chilblains - my work mates (male) took me in hand one lunch time and made me run round the car park in bare feet in the snow till my feet were so cold they were hot if you get my meaning - never had a chilblain since - I know I know its drastic but... it did work for me - I was 17 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for that, Rhapsody, I'll suggest it to YS . Mine or his, do you think ? I think 'Maid's Water' is supposed to be best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ouch , looks so sore, poor lad. Can't offer any advice though, just "do as your Mum says" next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 How is the patient doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ooooh poor boy. I used to get them on my fingers and one started up on my toe (thankfully sorted), but the worst was when I used to play hockey - I'd get them on my shins and it was sooooo painful (probably caused by driving home from Ealing - extreme cold and then the car heater on full to thaw out). Mum said she remembers one of my uncles hitting his toes with a hammer because they irritated him so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
