Chilblains anyone?

[sazzyb]

I get sporadic chilblains on my fingers (Sjogren's & Hypo) but why during the warmer months? Does anybody else suffer?

[LiliBili]

Sorry about your chilblain probs - they can be extremely painful. I get chilblains but mostly when it's colder and mainly on my toes. Had them since I was a teenager or younger. As well as Hashimotos, I have poor circulation and my feet can go very red / slightly purple when they are hot or cold. To add to the joy I have varicose veins on both side of the family as well. I don't really treat them other than to try and stop getting them in the first place. Eg keep warm. I actually had a hammer toe straightened(big mistake) because my chilblains would make it swell to such size!

[BonsaiKid]

Chillblains in warmer weather have been associated with connective tissue diseases like Sjogren's. I have Raynaud's and get them from time to time. I only had one tiny one this year on a toe but I can sympathize. Never had them on my hands.

[girl66]

Apparently a couple of Brazil nuts a day ( can be chocolate covered! ) can prevent you getting them in the first place. Brazil nuts are also good for,I think , selenium which is needed with thyroid problems , or so I have read on this site. X

[Afaghieh]

Sazzyb

I also get it. Don't forget that little bit of cold wind could start it off. I also take one Brazil a day.

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I get them on my hands when, for instance, i go out in the rain in summer then get in the car. It's really any change in temperature that does it. I have sjorgens but its much worse in my eyes.

[cathtyler]

Hallo! I have chillblains all year round, or at least the potential... as far as i understand, it's from the blood vessels contracting and expanding too fast/much. so any temperature change, a quick one, could do it. if i have cozy feet, but then go use the toilet or into the kitchen, with a cold floor, i can get chillblains just from that. in the summertime! i'm finding it's all relative. so, i try and maintain a steady temperature for the tootsies. sometimes it works. i'm currently wearing gloves on my hands, and have an easier time keeping that temperature steady. but not always, again. i'm hypo and have been diagnosed with reynaud's syndrome, among other things.

[sazzyb]

Thanks everybody for replying. I think I must have had 'thumb up bum and mind in neutral' not to clock the chilblains before now. I've had them for a few years but never taken much notice. I didn't even realise my fingertips were cold when I got the latest one because I felt warm, it was only when I touched them I realised they were, just from going into a cooler room. Blimey! LiliBili, thanks for reply. My mum's side has the varicose veins, my legs are covered in spider veins, hate the ugly things! Having your hammer toe straightened... oooh just the thought of it!!

BonsaiKid, thank you. My sis-in-law has Raynauds, she gets them on her toes too.

Girl66 - Eeek, I don't like nuts but can do the chocolate, lol. Thanks for the selenium tip, I will look into that.

Afaghieh - for some reason I never thought about temp differences even in the house, didn't realise I had a problem, I'm a slow learner, haha.

suzey, Thank you. yes my eyes are the worst! My dentist asked me once if I was sure I had Sjogren's, I said oh yes, I'm sure! But with many the eyes are the worst, but I always make sure I chew gum or suck a mint during the day to keep the saliva flowing as long as possible.

cathtyler -thank you for the explanation, you've described the situation perfectly. I went from a warm living room into a cold kitchen so within seconds one of my fingers reacted. I'm frustrated with myself for not paying attention before, not that anything can be done but at least I'm fully aware now. Thanks everybody. xx