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to ask if there is anything I can do about chilblains?

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mmack · 14/01/2016 09:34

I've done everything I can think of but my toes are totally covered in them. I have to be outside for a while every day but I'm in thermals from head to toe. I'm wearing good hiking boots and thermal socks every day. I'm taking a Vitamin B supplement. We have a wood stove so the house is reasonably warm all the time. If anyone has any advice I'd be very grateful.

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OldCrowMedicineShow · 14/01/2016 17:45

Snowfire ointment stick £3.99 from Amazon or from good chemists if you are boycotting Amazon.
Fantastic for chillblains, it is a thick green ointment and you rub it well in for ages but it works very quickly.
They are horrid OP but good luck.

MyCatIsTryingToKillMe · 14/01/2016 17:53

I get chilblains too, only on my feet never my hands. My feet are always cold and I always wear slippers or socks indoors but it makes no odds. You have my sympathy.

mmack · 14/01/2016 17:59

I haven't seen Snowfire here (I'm in Ireland) but I'll see if my local pharmacist can get it in. I've looked at the symptoms of Reynaud's online before and I think I possibly do have it but never got around to asking a doctor about it yet.

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ReallyTired · 14/01/2016 19:18

It sounds bizarre, but I think if you keep all the extremities of your body warm it will improve the chilblains in your toes. cover your hand and your head and it will keep you warm generally.

ReallyTired · 14/01/2016 19:19

I get chilblains on my hands, feet and even the tip of my ears!

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