should I be concerned?

[Praying4AMiracle]

Hi all,

I have had lymphoedema for a while now, both limbs, doctors always unhelpful so try to avoid them where I can. Anyway woke up a week ago and middle toe was bright red with a “normal”-coloured band across the centre. (“Normal” in quotes because all my toes have looked greyish for a few weeks). They have been swollen on and off for months (along with my whole feet) and I don’t think that this toe hurts, but I have MS and my feet are numb and freezing cold anyway, so I can’t tell if it feels painful or hotter or colder than the others. Is this serious? Do I have to go to Dr Unhelpful?

Thank you in advance

[Westiegirl]

I would get it checked out. It could be cellulitis

[Perido]

I've experienced one or two of my lymphoedematous toes going red. Diagnosed as chilblains.

[LymphSuppNetwork Partner LSN]

Hi, I am assuming that you are in the UK as you have the o in lymphoedema, in which case it is very important that you get this checked out as it may be a circulatory issue, particularly as you mention the dusky colour and the MS reduced sensation. If you are able to email your surgery and attach the photo it may help them to take you seriously.

[sarahalice]

Look into Raynauds. I have it, it can look like your feet. I also get chilblains with it.

All the best, Sarah

[Chris21]

did you get an answer to whats wrong? hope so 😊

[1965Katy]

It looks like a chilblain. I get them in my fingers and toes where I also have lymphoedema