Grrr Chilblains, Anybody Got A Magic Cure?

[RATTER15]

I have chilblains on my toes and they are keeping me awake!!

I think my problem is I have a very high tolerance to the cold, I usually live in crocs and a T shirt 365 day of the year, I do put a jacket on when going out if it is cold though, but always crocs. I very rarely suffer from cold feet and so far this year I have not suffered from it once, however I think that my toes are now paying the price of that intolerance.

I think chilblains will usually go on their own, but if anybody has a magic cure I would give it a go!

[Nibble]

There are also some chilblains natural remedies that may help to relieve the symptoms. These include the following:
A popular chilblains home remedy involves the use of black peppercorns and sesame oil. Take a few peppercorns and fry in hot sesame seed oil. You can even use mustard oil. Filter the solution and use it to massage the affected area.
Add one egg white, one tablespoon of honey and glycerin to wheat flour and mix well. Apply this over the chilblains before going to bed at night.
To enhance circulation in the body during winters, massage with warm oil. You can also add some lemon juice to the oil. The discarded lemon halves may be used to rub the toes and fingers.
Dipping your fingers into warm oatmeal porridge for a few minutes is also helpful.
Add some salt to a slice of raw potato and rub gently over the affected areas. This will reduce redness and itchiness.
Add a few drops of fresh garlic juice to warm oil and apply to the affected areas.
Add herbs such as thyme and ginger to warm water to make a beneficial footsoak. You can add about five to six sprigs of fresh thyme in a stocking and immerse into the water. You can even use thyme oil or freshly grated ginger. Drink warm tea made out of the herb horsetail in order to promote the repair and recovery of damaged tissues due to chilblains. Add about one teaspoon of the herb to boiling water and drink this thrice every day. You can also encourage healing by drinking rose hip tea. Rose hip is believed to be one of the richest plant sources of vitamin C, which aids in quick rebuilding of affected tissues.
You can add infusions of herbs such as horsetail, oak tree bark and horse chestnut to warm bath water to help in healing of the affected area.

[jno]

my GP said aloe vera was best

[pixie373]

My guess is nothing- keep them warm and painkillers if you need them x

[jno]

just to point out that chilblains are an old people's thing (and very young children). It may just be that you're not getting any younger and your circulation isn't as efficient, in which case you can expect to feel the cold more in years to come.

[Butterbun]

'snowfie' is supposed to be good for chilblains.

[Butterbun]

^^snowfire^^

[Nibble]

^^ but aren't we all, jno? ;)

[RATTER15]

Thanks peoples!! jno, I never really thought of it as an age thing but clearly you are right, I always suffered with them in the winter months as a child and now suffering again in my mid/late 50's

I will try some of these methods and see how we go, meanwhile I am wearing two pairs of socks for the first time in my life!

[mazie]

Here's mally's suggestion RATTER... It seems to have worked

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Question1395553.html

[RATTER15]

Thanks mazie, thats the sort of cure I like, warm and free!! I will give it a go!!

[MargoTester]

Ratter - did you know that you can get crocs with a 'fur' lining for the winter? Lovely and cosy and removable for washing.

[mazie]

Let us know if it works for you RATTER

[RATTER15]

MargoTester, No I didnt actually but it doesn't surprise me, they do an amazing range these days.

[joeluke]

Wearing crocs regularly outdoors in winter/got problems with your feet

Do the maths ratter

Have you ever heard of something called socks?

[RATTER15]

Thank you for your usual sarcastic answer joeluke, So you just assume I dont wear socks, you are wrong!

I suggest you leave it there, no further response required from you!