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jordan7j
jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
edited 16. May 2010, 11:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone, just a question, and probably will sound silly!! I have badly split skin under my right heel that wont heal up, been like it for about 4 weeks, and has got worse. i showed it to hubby, who said it looks "disgusting". I know I walk too much, due to pushing double buggy etc. Also my ankles are HUGE at the moment and sooo painful. I showed my ankles to the nurse who does my bloods, and she said oh you should elevate your legs. Then we both loooked at little Amelie who was running around the waiting area and laughed, and said fat chance!! Should i wait until 20th when I see specialist nurse, or do I need appt with gp? i am worried about getting an infection in the heel, as wih the immune system being suppressed it will take so long to heal, which is probably why its taking so long now, I get it alot, and its usually better within a few days. Am on 3 dmards plus 7.5mg pred. Thanks :)

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  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Jordan,

    I think really you should get it looked at sooner cus it might be infected depending on what your husband means by disgusting? You might be able to just see a nurse about it and then she will be able to call in the doctor if she thinks it needs t be tabletted.

    Good luck with it and how deep is the split and is it oozing? TMI at tea time eh? :wink: Cris x
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Cris, yes, delightful talk for early evening eh!!! well, it seems quite deep, but nothing coming out of it. He says its deep though and not looking very pleasant!!
    Can call for emergency appt on Monday, so will try that then, thanks for the reply, hope you doing ok, just reading about the sheep rustling!!!
    Dont worry, if you get arrested we'll start a "free the skeizer" group x x :D
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hey will hold you to that if i am carted off :lol::lol::lol:

    Glad your going to get it seen its probably ok if its not oozing but it should be healing and well REST it! Yeah I know sometimes you just can't. Keep it clean and finger crossed and let us know please? Cris x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Jay
    Would it be better to see a chiropodist or a podiatrist, rather than the gp with something like this? Do you ever use a pummice stone on your heels after a bath or shower and then put on moisturising cream/or vaseline to soften your feet? Probably at the mo, from what you say the pummice stone is best not used but you could moisturise your feet before you go to bed and wear socks all night. That may help.....

    Luv
    Elna x
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    If this were me, I would soak my foot/feet in a bowl of lovely, warm water with a generous splash of Dettol in it. That will minimise any risk of infection and soften the skin. After, rub in some Savlon or other antiseptic cream on the split, moisturise the rest and keep your feet covered.

    I would go the docs first, and then have regular chiropody appointments to help keep hard skin etc under control. I can't bend my knees sufficiently enough to do my own feet - plus my HUGE FAT TUMMY gets in the way too! I get my feet done every 10 weeks or so, it's so much easier than doing it myself. Dreamdaisy
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • janie68
    janie68 Non-active member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi DD

    Is it expensive to see a chiropodist? I'm the same as you with not being able to reach my feet and would like my nails trimmed every so often

    Janie
  • rosyred
    rosyred Non-active member Posts: 150
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hiya
    my hubby had this and went to see doc... she said to buy this cream from chemist and it was cleared with in 1 week all baby soft heals again

    The cream is called Flexitol heel balm costs 2.99 worth the money

    Good luck i no how painfull this is as he couldent walk only on tip toe :lol:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi janie68. It costs me £22 every few weeks, I use my DLA for things like this. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bailey27
    bailey27 Non-active member Posts: 689
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi, if you cant get to see a dr soon i would recommend soaking your feet in warm water and dabbing on some echinacea oil. I swear my it for infections.
  • janie68
    janie68 Non-active member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks DD

    I will check that out then, sounds pretty reasonable to me

    Janie
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks everyone, have been soaking feet and putting on bepantham baby cream. The flexiheel balm sounds good, can get that. Will also sort out chiropody appt, sounds like a sensible idea. Could do with that anyway re nails etc. Will let you know how it goes!!! love Jay x x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Jay

    sorry I only just saw this.

    Spounds really scary. I think you are doing the right thngs - keeping heel clean etc.

    I support you and the others and agree that the doc has to see you :(

    Love

    Toni xx
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, well, saw the pharmacist this morning, she said the split is very deep and probably best not to use the heel balm on it as it may infect it. She advised using something like germolene or sudocrem to help it to heal. She also advised getting a gp appt, and telling the receptionist that I am on mtx etc.
    So will call them tomorrow, thanks everyone
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    We know our stuff! Glad you're getting it sorted and I hope it heals quickly. Take care. Dreamdaisy
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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