Anyone else got chilblains at the moment?

[Marley]

Seems unusual to have chilblains in the summer.

[Roarah]

Still spring here in the states and chilblains are still usual historically at this time of year. However, if you do not have a history of chilblains you might call your GP for it is a presenting and often the sole symptom of covid19, especially in younger people. My 13 year old daughter had COVID toes in February and her pediatrician said she saw lots of patients presenting with new cases of chilblain.

[PMRpro]

Lupus is listed as a cause of chilblains, and they are also a sign of Raynaud's:

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[weathervane]

I have had them at this time of the year in the past , im now careful and wear thermal socks most of the year and have found it helps . 🌸

[Tykle]

When the weather changes suddenly, like it has recently, I find that chilblains follow. It doesn't matter what time of year; it's the fluctuation in temperature that seems to do it. Going round a supermarket (oh, those were the days!) with its refrigerated sections used to be enough for me.

[eekt in reply to Tykle]

Me too, LOL! xxx

[Cazza_dow]

Yes I have chilblains at the mo! Appeared 3 weeks ago, have been told by my doctor that it’s a sign of lupus and Raynauds.

I’ve been making sure I wear socks even if it doesn’t feel that cold, and giving myself a foot massage with “warming” oils so essential oils like black pepper and cedar wood.

Hope they sooth and go soon for you. X

[Alisbabas]

Can you get it one side only, my finger tips hurt on 3 of them and sometimes a few of my toes?

Ali

[Lupiknits]

Oh I have the little rotters all year round!

I saw a picture of “Covid Toe” and thought hmmm....looks like mine but I’ve had them for a long time. Another thing for the experts to bear in mind when rethinking about auto immune disorders?

[SleepyWolf]

Yes I get them all year round on my hands.

[ProfessorMcGonagall]

Covid causes marks on the toes that look just like chilblains. Try googling “covid toes” for examples. My friend has been sent for a covid test because of this (and some rashes). If these are unusual for you then may be worth contacting 111 (if you’re in the UK?) for advice.

[Toldyouifeltill]

I would isolate, or get tested if its a new thing for you and you can, as it could be linked to either Lupus or Covid and you dont want to spread it if it is the latter.

[Gizmok9]

I have chill blains all year round, I’ve tried all sorts. Heated insoles helped a bit this winter.

[Jumper99]

Could easily be Covid toe so you need to talk to a doctor and get a test done if possible and to completely isolate until you know whether or not you have contracted covid. These ‘chilblains’ have been known to be the only symptom of Covid in some people so please take this seriously until you find out exactly what it is.

[Marley]

Hi everyone! Thanks for all your responses. I was able to get a covid Test and just found out that it was negative. Chilblains are slowly improving, probably because the temperatures are more stable now. Hope you are all finding the same.

[Jumper99 in reply to Marley]

I’m so pleased to hear that you are ok xx