Chilblains

[needawin]

Any home remedies for chilblains in toes please

[mallyh]

my gran always told us the best remedy was wee in a pot and put your foot in it .

[Tilly2]

So did my granny, mallyh.

[mallyh]

Tilly it did take the itching away ,don't know why though .lol

[Robinia]

There are creams available over the counter but the best thing I've found is prevention.. make sure winter shoes and boots are big enough to wear socks and put thermal insoles in the bottom. Same indoors, warm slippers, not flip flops and bare feet. Keep your circulation moving, try and exercise regularly and don't sit cross legged.

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"Chilblains will often get better on their own without treatment after a week or two.

Several creams and lotions are available that claim to treat chilblains, but there is no clinical evidence that they work and they are not recommended.

If your chilblains are severe and they keep returning, your GP may recommend taking a daily tablet or capsule of a medication called nifedipine. This works by relaxing the blood vessels, improving your circulation.

Nifedipine can be used to help existing chilblains heal or can be taken during the winter to stop them developing."

Source:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chilblains/Pages/Introduction.aspx

So, if the over-the-counter stuff from a pharmacy is regarded as ineffective, it's unlikely that there are any home remedies which will help. (I had chilblains, for months on end, every tear as a kid. My parents never came across anything that made any real difference).

Therefore it looks like a trip to the doctor (for nifedipine) might be needed.

[needawin]

Thanks all. The pot is coming out

[stuey]

Yes: smoking some pot will definitely ease the pain.

[atalanta]

Nifedipine doesn't work for me. "Snowfire" ointment does.

[jno]

my GP told me aloe vera (not strictly a home remedy, but you might have some around)

[needawin]

I know they say it's an old wives tale about the urine but it worked first time for me. First good night sleep in a while.

[mallyh]

glad to hear it .Granny had a load of remedies lol