Chilblains

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For some reason, I have suddenly developed chilblains in

three of my toes on my left foot. Yes, I know it is the middle of summer, and I

don't know where these have come from. I have had swollen feet and ankles

through fluid retention recently and it was found my potassium is below the

reference range so am now taking Sol-K to boost my potassium level. I have

noticed my feet going a bit blue lately, was have never really been aware of

them being cold.

I started with an itch about 2 weeks ago at the bottom of my

toe - or I thought it was the bottom, this was my little toe which became more

intense - but this then spread to my next toe and now my middle toe and I am

not sure whether it is now spreading under the ball of my foot. The swellings

are red, shiny and extremely itchy and I dare not scratch them - if I did, I

think the pain would be excruciating.

The only think I have in the house is some Zam-Bak (I think

it is a bit like the old fashioned 'Snow Fire' ointment. It doesn't do any

good. went to the Chemist and they said it couldn't possibly by chilblains

because it was summer and gave him some Lanocane to relieve the itching, which

it doesn't. I have checked chilblains on Google and Google images and they most

definitely ARE chilblains.

I used to get them on the back of my heels and calves when I

was a little girl in the winter - but this is ridiculous. Obviously, my metabolism

needs boosting to get my circulation moving more briskly, but does anybody know

what I can do to help this wretched situation please.

Luv - Sheila