Foot issues

[M3LZY]

Is this part of vasculitis please. Told I had it after contracting covid. My feet/foot also goes red and white. Especially my left foot. Many thanks.

[AndrewT]

Ouch! That looks 'Sore' M3LZY. To be honest I don't know if this is Vasculitis Related, mind you, there IS a Good Chance that it is.

Let me explain further.... Vasculitis, and a lot of other 'Autonomic' Diseases, 'Work' by depriving Blood Vessels of Vital blood Supplies (Ok that is a bit of a Simplification but it will suffice for now). The Extremities of the body, IE Feet & Hands, are furthest from the Heart (the source of blood) therefore the most 'likely' to become 'Blood Deprived'.

From your photo, there seems to be Significant 'Rubbing' between your toes- I can see Raw Areas between your Second, and Fourth, toes.

You can get 'Toe Spacers' from most Pharmacies and, I think, this might- very well- be worth you trying. These Spacers keep your toes apart, in a gentle way- so there is no further damage done. A visit to your local Boots, or other Good Pharmacy, might be worthwhile- they Stock a fair selection of Foot Rubs, Soaks, Creams/ Ointments and so on. Perhaps speak to the Pharmacist- an often Overlooked resource.

Either way I wish you, and your Poor Feet, a Happy New Year and Pray that you find some relief in the New Year.

AndrewT

[M3LZY in reply to AndrewT]

Hi Andrew, the red was off my socks.

[PaulinemcC]

Hi , I would say it’s related to your Vasculitis I get sore hot painful feet mostly on my left side that’s my weakest side ,

[winfong]

Classic symptom of Raynaud's Syndrome, which is a form of vasculitis. Have you been diagnosed with that before?

[M3LZY in reply to winfong]

Never before covid. Post covid I was told it raynauds regards my fingers. Proceeding this diffused vasculitis. I was hoping it would just disappear.

[sophierenee114]

Both of my feet get like that a lot especially in the cold weather. I have EGPA and Raynaud's.

[Paprika60]

Yes, it is. I have urticarial vasculitis and had suffered from very swollen toes and fingers along with many other issues for years...it is part of Raynaud's which is almost a constant companion of HUV and caused by poor blood circulation causing chilblains. The cold weather makes it much worse. Once I started Hydroxychloroquine, it stopped completely. However, hydroxy has its own side effects so I don't know which is worse. Covid seems to trigger all sorts of symptoms of auto immune conditions. Balmosa cream (from any pharmacy) helps very much.

[M3LZY in reply to Paprika60]

I guess I just want to know if this is me for life now. I've been told it will go. But I'm 10mths with long covid now. I feel so sad. Like a train wreck tbh.

[Paprika60 in reply to M3LZY]

Very sorry to read your reaction. Don't get too disheartened. Doctors tend to give you the worst scenarios to prepare us but I don't believe much of it. It isn't necessarily for life. I am free from it all. As I mentioned, Hydroxychloroquine does clear it up and there are many things you can do to support your symptoms. Try your best to be strong and keep hopeful. Do try everything you can. You can find so many tips on internet and also we are here to support.Important thing is not to get depressed about it and instead do something to help yourself. It is your body and you need to be there to help! I do understand your despair. We have all been there. Please stay strong!!! 👍🙏