reynauds - does anyone get chillblains?

[curlygirl400]

if so how do you treat/prevent them?

[phenomenal]

I do, on my fingers and toes, and it drives me crazy!

I have found that taking a high-absorbency iron supplement called Floradix has made a huge impact on the likelihood of the chilblains forming, I recommend this!

Also, I've noticed that drinking tea, coffee and eating chocolate seems to aggravate them so I do my best to avoid caffeinated things in the winter (stick to herbal tea).

The worst thing you can possibly do is get really cold, run a very hot bath and get straight in - for me this makes them form every time. Better to bathe when you are already warm and not

Good luck, they are absolutely horrible aren't they!

[phenomenal]

EDIT: meant to add "Better to bathe when you are already warm and not use very hot water."

[Kuhu]

My answer won't help you. Sorry!!

I had terrible chilblains as a child. I can remember crying with the pain and putting my bare feet on the cold metal of the school desk.

As an adult I also had them on my legs.....

They stopped when I moved to warmer climes. (I now live in Africa!)

[AliW]

Oh goodness you are so in my club ! the Chilblain club ! they are evil , painful & so itchy ! the best remedy I have found is a cream Akilhiver you can get it from amazon - it has helkped me so much - I really hope it helps you too

amazon.co.uk/Akile%C3%AFne-...

Take Care xxx

[curlygirl400]

thanks to all who answered my question. the info you gave me was very helpful.

stay well.