Chilblains for the 1st time ever

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A friend has just diagnosed the swellings on my toes as chilblains. I actually

showed the foot to the GP last week as I could not support any weight on that

foot because of the swelling and have been unable to walk anywhere or wear shoes

any length of time for the last fortnight. 2 more toes are now affected and the

top of my foot feels like it is on fire though it isn't giving off heat, it is

only a nerve sensation.

The strange thing is my feet don't get cold to the extent my hands and rest of

my body does, so why should I suddenly get chilblains at the age of 46?? The 1st

one came up in a week when my body swelling was the worst I've ever experienced

and coincided with both of my lower legs suffering weakeness and a cramp which

lasted more than a week. Some days I cannot even stand up as my leg muscles are

too week to support my weight. I have walked with a limp since the beginning of

the year and, of course, that is now causing back pain.

Clearly something is amiss. Should I just put it down to " one of those things "

and simply put up with it? Or is it indicative of some thyroid/adrenal issue

which needs sorting out?

Tracey