i was born with some defects and the cause is that i have poor circulation in my one foot. it is usually dry and in the winter my big toe will get painful cracks.... how do diabetics take care of there feet or is there anything eles that might work?
2007-03-21 11:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by book nut 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
i have been told by the doctor there is nothing that can be done to improve the circulation. he has suggest that using the same care diabetics use on their feet would work the best but i don't know how diabetics take care of their feet
2007-03-21 11:54:42 · update #1
HI
There are magnets on ebay to put in your shoe to improve circulation also something called vibe to drink and Get some cracked heel lotion at walmart in the make up section and put it on night and day.
LAmmy
2007-03-21 11:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that foot massages would be good for your feet. I would ask your endocrinologist about your feet. Trust me, I have RA in both feet, including my toes, and I may not be able to walk much longer, I'm 60 yrs old. You need to take care of your feet as well as your eyes NOW so you don't have a sever problem as you grow older. It will pay off in the long run, believe me. It is your body, it's up to you to take care of it no matter what kind of "defects" you might have been born with.
2007-03-21 18:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by kattsmeow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of someone using Vick's for cracked foot skin before with good results. It's surprising how much Vick's has worked for, but it's harmless and worth a try. It's been used with good results on fungus and even shingles.
2007-03-21 19:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a white cotton stocking coat your foot really well at bedtime with vaseline and put the sock over your foot and leave it on while your sleeping. start doing this before you get the cracks this does help.
2007-03-21 18:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Ginko Biloba for any foot pains or discomfort.
Get some olive oil or chapstick to moisturize your feet.
2007-03-21 18:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother has similar issues.....he uses an anti crack formula (over the counter and wears socks to bed...(cotton socks) and he says that really helps them..so put the anti crack stuff on, then the socks, then sleep in it........also he only wears shoes that will breath....no synthetic or rubber ones, and he looks mainly for the ones with vents or "breathing spores" as he calls them.....good luck.
2007-03-21 18:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋