Classickid21 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) . Edited July 14, 2015 by Classickid21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamBerryKing Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Taken from the NHS website http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chilblains/Pages/Introduction.aspx"Treating chilblains:Chilblains will often get better on their own without treatment after a week or two.Several creams and lotions are available that claim to treat chilblains, but there is no clinical evidence that they work and they are not recommended.If your chilblains are severe and they keep returning, your GP may recommend taking a daily tablet or capsule of a medication called nifedipine. This works by relaxing the blood vessels, improving your circulation. Nifedipine can be used to help existing chilblains heal or can be taken during the winter to stop them developing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inithra Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 In short, go to the doctor, not the internet. Pretty much advice for anything that is causing enough pain for an adult to be in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence p Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I used to get them so bad that my fingers would grow to twice the size and the skin would split, they were terrible. I used chilblain ointment and it seemed to ease them a bit. I still get them now but not as bad because I always try to keep my hands warm as much as possible. That's why I got muffs for my bike to help keep them warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I used to get them so bad that my fingers would grow to twice the size and the skin would split, they were terrible. I used chilblain ointment and it seemed to ease them a bit. I still get them now but not as bad because I always try to keep my hands warm as much as possible. That's why I got muffs for my bike to help keep them warmer. Twice the size , really ! You must of took some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence p Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 When they were at their worst yea, this was some years ago ,they were a right mess when the skin used to split.I think what made it worse was working in cold places , garages,freezer units , and outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classickid21 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hiya guys and girls Been little while since I've been on here, getting ready to move out the country.We found that Nelson frost bite brought the swelling down alittle bit, we are back up the docs this week, as she had a blood test because last few months lost a lot of weight with no change of diet, docs said it could b possible it's linked to the chill blains when I speak my parter after work I'll find out what it was the docs called it. Thank you for all the replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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