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Emmotha said:

Thanks for the advice everyone. I kept a close eye on it and the redness went away. The pins and needles are still in my hands and feet so I will make an appointment to see my DN

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Emmotha, let us know how you get on. On feet, Dr B tells his patients to moisturise their feet with mink oil. I've not seen this around much (they had it in Cairo), but I put argan oil on my feet. I did it mainly for cosmetic reasons, as it makes your toes look much nicer (horrid dry bits become moisturised and they look succulent and alluring), but it's a superb softener and integrater of hard skin. Real Argan oil - I got it from Amazon - not brand stuff. That would be a good thing to do anyway.

There - succulent, alluring toes before breakfast on Easter Sunday! Have a nice one.

Lucy

I would contact a specialist and ask them if they feel concerned and I will tell you

graj0 said:

It's all been said, don't overlook your feet, as somebody said, our feeling isn't reliable, doesn't need a name although neuropathy probably fits quite well. I did something similar by some over zealous nail trimming, couldn't stop the bleeding and had to go to A&E. It's preferable to get somebody like a podiatrist to check. I have to pay for my podiatrist, every 5 - 6 weeks, but it's an investment in my books. I'm not sure what's available through the NHS, nothing has ever been offered to me.

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My DN tests my feet when I have my checkup with her by using something which has a sharp and blunt end [have to close my eyes] . She asks if its sharp or blunt and where it is, whether on top or underneath foot and near which toe. She also asks sometimes and I say didn't feel anything and she says that's ok I deliberately didn't do one then. Not sure if this is enough but at least the NHS are doing something when I have the checkup and gives a general idea, doesn't anyone else get this test...?

LucySW said:

bits become moisturised and they look succulent and alluring

There - succulent, alluring toes before breakfast on Easter Sunday! Have a nice one.

Lucy

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Steady on, Lucy! This an all-ages forum you know! ;-)

My dear, I will be as a babe in arms.

I might bring this up at my next appointment. I get very painful toes after running and cycling in the winter, and they then end up more sensitive for days or even weeks afterwards. It's been happening since way before I was diagnosed, but obviously the risks may now be higher.