Chilblains

[poliphilo]

Ailz has chilblains. I thought that's what they were- and now her podiatrist confirms it. I have them too, I think, though I haven't had them diagnosed. Chilblains are caused by nerves getting themselves frozen to death, so we need to work harder at keeping our feet warm.

We spend much of the day in a room with an unreconstructed wood floor. Very picturesque, very draughty. I've imported a mat from the front room (where it's not needed) to cover up some of the gaps between the boards. 

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[ooxc.livejournal.com]

I was also advised to keep whole leg warm (or arm for finger chilblains). Also, don't move from a warm room to a cold one - try to keep an even temperature - and, if you get very cold, warm the limb gradually
My home is probably smaller than yours, so I can keep the whole house at an even temperature - and add a thick jumper and tights - and I haven't had chilblains since I moved here, although they've been a nightmare all my life

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

That's good advice.

Our house is big and rambly, though not as draughty as it once was. We've been trying to keep the heating bills down- which probably accounts for the chilblains.

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

Big fluffy socks make life so much nicer.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I so agree. :)

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

Down booties, I swear by them.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Those sound good.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

P.S. Ailz has ordered some. :)

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

I suffer from low blood pressure, which means constant problems with cold hands and feet. Down is the way to go, definitely.

[daisytells.livejournal.com]

Me too with low BP - and chillblains as well. Always cold, often achy. I wear sox 24 hours a day, have special non constricting bedsox so as to not stop circulation. I also wear flannel pajamas and long sleeve cotton pullover tops day and night. For me, it is much easier to STAY warm than to GET warm again.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

That is a painful condition.
:(
There are socks with thermal properties that you might look into. They're made for hunters and outdoors people and really work.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Ailz says she's got a pair of those on at the moment- and her feet are still cold :(

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

Oh dear...poor circulation must be complicating the matter, then.
:(

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yes, 'fraid so...

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

Yup, if it's cold enough, I have to wear socks AND booties, AND get some of those foot-warmer packets. . .

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

This has been a hard winter. We need to stock up with socks and boots before the next one comes along.