I seem to have an almost constant dull ache in my toes and the first half of my feet and they are soooo cold. Do I need this checking or is it just 'normal'?
Cold Achy Feet
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Any issues with your feet are worth checking out as it is so important to keep them in the best condition that you can.
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Hiya, I am just the same with my tootsies, have regular chiropodist n podiatry appointments was told its blocked pathways n poor blood flow to the extremeties [also got neuropathy ] diabetes damage when BS are high as mine are! Take preglabalin n cocodamol for this to relieve the pain n discomfort plus bathe n cream my feet n try n keep them warm too. As a diabetic have feet checked n eyes checked . Any help? Anna.x 
Yes thanks Anna! I sat with my feet in my foot spa last night which was lovely. Has a bubble and a vibrating setting, then put two lots of socks on :lol:
Did some reading and it all sounds pretty scary...will be ringing the nurse today.
Thanks Annie
Did some reading and it all sounds pretty scary...will be ringing the nurse today.
Thanks Annie
My doc prescribed Duloxatine for my feet, which were sometimes so painful, I couldn't bring myself to walk on them. He said it may take up to a month to work, but it worked from the first capsule I took! The difference is amazing! It's best taken before bed, as it makes you very drowsy, but I wouldn't swap it for no money in the world!
Funky Mum said:Yes thanks Anna! I sat with my feet in my foot spa last night which was lovely. Has a bubble and a vibrating setting, then put two lots of socks on :lol:
Did some reading and it all sounds pretty scary...will be ringing the nurse today.
Thanks Annie
funky mum I was going to buy a foot spa a few months back but them I read on the back of the box they are not suitable for diabetics, im not sure why but will be asking at my next diabetic clinic appointment.
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Hiya, always ask to have appt for the foot clinic if you have any pain or skin breaks in your toots or lower legs. Foot spa ARE unsuitable for us diabetics due to the sharp prongs on the plactic mould that you rest your feet onto with the massage/vibrate functions they perform... they can cause a break in the skin n if gets infected leads to ulcers leads to possible long term foot problems of the serious kind! also when feet are soaked in warm water skin gets much softer n far easier to allow a break in the skin. Safest way simple washing up bowl to use n soak feet this style n way. Pop your own choice of bubbles in , have a brew with a magazine n relax whilst soaking the toots.Anna.x
Ooh didn't know that! Thanks for the info. What a bummer Will have to use it very carefully and not rest my feet.
Will have to use it very carefully and not rest my feet.cold feet been my problem for years and now having type 2 diabetes don't help.
my doctor says it due too bad circulation, but I have seemed to have cured on one foot,
it's been amputated, but the other is still cold. socks don't help or extra blankets,
so what can one do, hot water bottle or overbed electric blanket.
and yes, it does ache all the time, dull kinda ache, with shooting pains all the way up the leg,
seem to be for no reason, start shaking the legs.
my doctor says it due too bad circulation, but I have seemed to have cured on one foot,
it's been amputated, but the other is still cold. socks don't help or extra blankets,
so what can one do, hot water bottle or overbed electric blanket.
and yes, it does ache all the time, dull kinda ache, with shooting pains all the way up the leg,
seem to be for no reason, start shaking the legs.
Anyone who has Chronic pain ask GP to see Pain consultant / Pain team
I found them one of the very few that really do try very best to help you .
I go every 12 weeks ,I can call them anytime , Also pull a appointment forward if a am having problems
http://www.britishpainsociety.org/book_understanding_pain.pdf
http://www.britishpainsociety.org/patient_pain_clinics.htm
Bob
I found them one of the very few that really do try very best to help you .
I go every 12 weeks ,I can call them anytime , Also pull a appointment forward if a am having problems
http://www.britishpainsociety.org/book_understanding_pain.pdf
http://www.britishpainsociety.org/patient_pain_clinics.htm
Bob
IHave cold feet,have had them for years. Started a couple of years ago with pain in my feet and legs,couldn't move very well and couldn't have anything touching them, the doc gave me something for it and said it was restless leg syndrome it seemed to work but latley the pain seems to be returning. I also take pregablin for my fibro and cfs, taking so much meds you would think i would be pain free or as high as a kite my mum used to say cold hands and feet warm heartxxx
my mum used to say cold hands and feet warm heartxxx