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is it worth seeing a podiatrist/chiropodist
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martwolves
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Hello large father/shirley crabtree.
In your diabetes centre they should have podiatrists. I had something in my foot when I had a 6 mo (pun intended) check up and the lady podiatrist saw me there and then and removed a tint glass fragment from my heel. It's free bubba and if you call your local diabetes centre they'll get you in next week asap (obviously closed BH) and it won't cost a bean, other than the price of the phone call.
In your diabetes centre they should have podiatrists. I had something in my foot when I had a 6 mo (pun intended) check up and the lady podiatrist saw me there and then and removed a tint glass fragment from my heel. It's free bubba and if you call your local diabetes centre they'll get you in next week asap (obviously closed BH) and it won't cost a bean, other than the price of the phone call.
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big_daddy said:
This is a big problem to me and it's due to flip-flops which I wear a lot! Over time I build up deep cracks in my heels and they are very sore. They look like deep cuts and the skin around is white and flaky. You may want to consider/change your footware. My DN prescribed some cream for me but the cracks disappear in 2-3 weeks if I wear different shoes, like 'Jesus Boots'.
pav
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My heels have started cracking a fair bit and she gave me some E45 cream which has now been added to my repeat prescription.
I you think you have stood on some thing, best see a doctor in case there's some thing left in, as my podiatrist said might just be a minor cut, but with diabetes it can take ages to heal giving bugs a better chance to take hold. I stood on a nail a while back, ended up having a tetnes jab as mine was out of date, and a small split about a 1/2" long took weeks to heal and had to keep my eye on it.
I you think you have stood on some thing, best see a doctor in case there's some thing left in, as my podiatrist said might just be a minor cut, but with diabetes it can take ages to heal giving bugs a better chance to take hold. I stood on a nail a while back, ended up having a tetnes jab as mine was out of date, and a small split about a 1/2" long took weeks to heal and had to keep my eye on it.
Hi I am a chiropodist, if you have any problems with your feet, like cracked heels and definitely foreign objects you must go and see a professional, you should cream your feet every day, I use CCS which you can buy from boots, if your feet are a little dry, rub them down with a foot file, if they are cracked but not open use flexitol heel balm but also rub them down first, if they are cracked and open seek professional help, always look after your feet they are important with diabetics
Any questions please ask
Taff
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mo1905
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I suffered with very dry heels for years too but recently treated myself to a session with a podiatrist. Cost me £25 but worth every penny. Was there about 45 mins. She use a scalpel to completely remove years of built up hard skin. Trimmed and polished all nails and moisturised thoroughly. Also received good tips and advice on creams which have now been added to my prescription. She has advised seeing her every 3 months, which I certainly will. If you can afford it, go for it. Certainly made a big difference to me.
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I suffer with dry skin on my heels and have also had a crack in my heel that became very sore when i put weight in it, i visit the podiatrist every 4 months and they remove all the hard skin from my feet and afterwards my feet feel so much better, it definatley worth contacting your diabetes specialists and asking about podiatry, diabetics are entitled to free regular feet checks as we are very prone to hard skin and have to be very careful if we get a cuts or ulcers etc....
tracey167
I suffer with dry skin on my heels and have also had a crack in my heel that became very sore when i put weight in it, i visit the podiatrist every 4 months and they remove all the hard skin from my feet and afterwards my feet feel so much better, it definatley worth contacting your diabetes specialists and asking about podiatry, diabetics are entitled to free regular feet checks as we are very prone to hard skin and have to be very careful if we get a cuts or ulcers etc....
tracey167
big_daddy said:
Hello big daddy .
If it is causing you pain now ?
You can call NHS direct explain all to them and see what they advise ?
This is with the current bank holiday weekend in mind
As a diabetic you 'are' entitled to a diabetic foot screen once a year .
Have you had one done ?
They will check your feet and skin condition plus check your feet pulses,circulation
and any issues you may have with your feet will be looked into .
There are various feet skin creams,balms,lotions .
Some you can buy at the chemists - others need prescribing .
May be worth seeing your own GP and get his advice first .
If you need a chiropodist/podiatrist he can and will refer you .
Above all dont 'not' wear something on your feet - this will protect your feet .
Stones,grit,glass,wood splinters can get in without you even feeling them!
It is these things that can be the start/cause of a foot ulcer or infection.
Best to be safe - as your feet carry you around :thumbup:
Hope this can help .
Anna .
