[Doodle]

I've been getting really bad chilblains this winter, over my feet and just above ankle height. I need book a doctor's appointment for them I think! And I know its from being out in the cold when riding, I have been wearing thermals, and warm socks, And winter boots. But being SCI means poor circulation all year round and think my blood vessels must shut down in the winter.

Anyway I was wondering, if anyone from the colder parts of the world got them, and what they do to help them?

[greybeard]

Doodle, on Dec 8 2009, 11:04 AM, said:

I've been getting really bad chilblains this winter, over my feet and just above ankle height. I need book a doctor's appointment for them I think! And I know its from being out in the cold when riding, I have been wearing thermals, and warm socks, And winter boots. But being SCI means poor circulation all year round and think my blood vessels must shut down in the winter.

Anyway I was wondering, if anyone from the colder parts of the world got them, and what they do to help them?

Hi Doodle,

For years, each winter, I've had bad chilblains on both feet. This year - not a trace.

What had changed is that I now wear knee length compression socks to aid blood flow, and I bought a pair of knee length genuine Australian UGG boots. [attachment=7872:deluxe_c...colate_1.jpg]
I researched some of the cheaper alternatives but with the genuine UGGs the fleece is longer and very much more dense.

I know they aren't the nicest things to look at, but they are wonderful to wear. Whether you could wear them while riding, I don't know, but it's possible the same combination could work for you.

This post has been edited by greybeard: 13 December 2009 - 05:14 PM

[Doodle]

greybeard, on Dec 13 2009, 04:47 PM, said:

Doodle, on Dec 8 2009, 11:04 AM, said:

I've been getting really bad chilblains this winter, over my feet and just above ankle height. I need book a doctor's appointment for them I think! And I know its from being out in the cold when riding, I have been wearing thermals, and warm socks, And winter boots. But being SCI means poor circulation all year round and think my blood vessels must shut down in the winter.

Anyway I was wondering, if anyone from the colder parts of the world got them, and what they do to help them?

Hi Doodle,

For years, each winter, I've had bad chilblains on both feet. This year - not a trace.

What had changed is that I now wear knee length compression socks to aid blood flow, and I bought a pair of knee length genuine Australian UGG boots. [attachment=7872:deluxe_c...colate_1.jpg]
I researched some of the cheaper alternatives but with the genuine UGGs the fleece is longer and very much more dense.

I know they aren't the nicest things to look at, but they are wonderful to wear. Whether you could wear them while riding, I don't know, but it's possible the same combination could work for you.

Maybe I should try compression socks - can u get those from you GP?. I do actually have a pair of ugg style boots that I wear on a casual basis. Not suitable for riding! I'll just have to keep searching and trying different things!

Thanks for you reply!

[greybeard]

Doodle, on Dec 16 2009, 08:01 PM, said:

Maybe I should try compression socks - can u get those from you GP?.

Yep. You can also buy Scholl socks/stockings over the counter, but I would recommend talking to your GP first. Ask for a Doppler test to be done on the blood supply to your feet to establish whether compression socks are suitable for you. It only takes a few minutes.