some swollen toes

It certainly wouldn't hoit

 

HI: I have had this same problem for about 5 or 6 years now. With each passing winter (only happens from about October to April), it gets progressively worse. I saw many docs about this but none seemed to know what to do with it. I researched this to death and found the answer myself. It sounds very much the same as what you describe. I got to the point where I was scratching my toes across the carpet to stop the itching. The only thing that really helped was sleeping with ice packs on my feet (not really a good thing but you do what you've gotta do to sleep). It makes sense that your doctor asked if you had an auto-immune disease (I have Lupus). He/she is on the right track though you don't have to have an auto-immune disease to have this condition. The problem in your hands could be Raynaud's phenomenon but I am almost positive the problem with your toes is called Chilblains. Look it up and mention it to your doctor. When I brought the info. to my doctor, she prescribed a strong cortisone cream which helps with the itching and she also prescribed Adalat (vasodilator) which has basically solved the problem entirely. HOPE THIS HELPS. I know all too well the misery this can cause.

 

Hi unregistered guest. Thanks for the advice about Chilblains. I'll look into that.

Also, thanks for replying, Foot Doc.

 

Hey, the Weather has just got nice and cold and the toes on my left foot are starting to swell. This is especially annoying because I play soccer in Winter and it hurts to kick the ball. It was pretty bad last year but I don't think it was quite as itchy as you guys have described, more sore bruised feeling.
But yeah I asked my mum about it and she said they are probably Chilblain. But I just sorta put up with and used Aloe Vera just to soothe it. I should try find some of this super cream to fix it up so i can get on with sport.

Thanks for the info,
Mitch

 

hi there

This is the 2nd time i am having swollen toes. Last year around november I got it. This time I have got it now, December. My doc has given me nifedipine , a low blood pressure medicine and he has taken my blood and urine samples for some testing. I just remembered that I have mild varicose veins in my left leg where the toes are also swollen. If varicose vein is the problem then my left toes should swell throughout the year. But since it swells only during the winter time, think it is weather prone. Like one of the poster said , even my palms and feet are always cold compared to others at home. Even during summer they are cold. I just hope they find a complete cure for this.

 

Hi, my daughter is suffering from what appears to be very similar symptoms. This has been going on almost a month now. Doc has tried everything from antibiotics, cortisone creams, B/P medication, foot soaks. Has tested negative for Raynauds, Lupus, and circulatory problems. To me is sounded like Chilblains, but doc says not. Her hands and feet have always been cold. But the swelling is only in the toes, alternating in toes and feet, every few days. What was the final outcome with yours. She is scheduled to see a Rheumatogists in a few weeks. But is off work, and has to keep her feet up. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated, thanking you in advance.