Feet

bobmunro

sillav nitram said:

bobmunro said:

guinnessaddick said:

CheshireAddick said:

gringo said:

I recommend O'Keefes Healthy Feet to moisturise and soften skin on feet.

I am also type 2 so am very careful with my plates. I have problems cutting toe nails because impaired sensitivity means you can injure your feet without feeling it, so have bought a orphapedic 'drill' that gently file my toenail's. I find the numbness can be a problem. I remember I wore plimsoles on a beach in Sardinia a few years ago, and didn't realise that sand had got in my shoes. When I got back to the cabin and removed my shoes the soles of my feet red raw, bleeding and severely blistered, and because of the numbness I hadn't felt any pain. It cost me a fortune in gel pads and medication, and took many weeks before the skin healed.

After this I always make sure that I wear diabetic socks, never go barefoot, and always wear shoes approved for diabetics (I recommend the diabetic trainers that Gola do).

Thank you Gringo. I will definetly look at that moisturiser you have suggested and thank you for your suggestions. All the best for the future 

O’Keefe’s is great stuff.

Agreed - it's the best.

What’s so special about it?

It works like magic to keep dry cracking skin away - especially the heels. It also dries fairly quickly and can be used every day.

PrincessFiona

guinnessaddick said:

CheshireAddick said:

gringo said:

I recommend O'Keefes Healthy Feet to moisturise and soften skin on feet.

I am also type 2 so am very careful with my plates. I have problems cutting toe nails because impaired sensitivity means you can injure your feet without feeling it, so have bought a orphapedic 'drill' that gently file my toenail's. I find the numbness can be a problem. I remember I wore plimsoles on a beach in Sardinia a few years ago, and didn't realise that sand had got in my shoes. When I got back to the cabin and removed my shoes the soles of my feet red raw, bleeding and severely blistered, and because of the numbness I hadn't felt any pain. It cost me a fortune in gel pads and medication, and took many weeks before the skin healed.

After this I always make sure that I wear diabetic socks, never go barefoot, and always wear shoes approved for diabetics (I recommend the diabetic trainers that Gola do).

Thank you Gringo. I will definetly look at that moisturiser you have suggested and thank you for your suggestions. All the best for the future 

O’Keefe’s is great stuff.

Thanks peeps for the recommendation. O'Keefe's have a few different products for the feet - are they all good? Probably not too much difference between them?

Which if these do you use?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OKeeffes-Healthy-Feet-Value-8044300/dp/B087CN4F5S/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis?th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OKeeffes-Healthy-Feet-Tube-85g/dp/B086W38RKD/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis?rdc=1

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OKeeffes-Healthy-Feet-Overnight-80ml/dp/B09WFGQYZ3/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis?th=1

jimmymelrose

iainment said:

As you get older your feet become more and more an issue.

I’m 71, I have a bunion which has a great effect on my well being.

Are there any on here who have stuff that are of use to elders feet and how to help them?

My advice to anyone is to go to a podologist and pay to get your own shoe insoles made.

The equipment they have these days to measure how you walk and the way you balance your weight around your feet is incredible. 

It’s helped me with a badminton injury, and my 11 year daughter now no longer complains about painful feet after handball training. 

Stuart_the_Red

CheshireAddick said:

I got diagnosed a couple of years ago with Type 2 diabetes. 

I have problems with my feet with the skin feeling tight/dry and some minor numbness. Does anyone else have this if so what do you do the ease them?.

Any suggestions greatfully appreciated.

Anyone who has Diabetes and suffers from numbness on any extremity should go and see either their GP or an endocrinologist.

Numbness is a classic symptom of a neuropathy and should be treated as quickly as possible.

I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 24 years ago!

gringo

The top one, large tub a little covers a lot of feet and it dries quick. My feet have never been so less horrible.

LargeAddick

Another vote for O'Keefes. Use it in winter when my hands get cracks and splits, it's very good.

usetobunkin

I use Nutrogena on my feet, never tried O Keeffees.  A good soak, have a go with foot scraper, trim the nails put the gel on than light cotton socks.  Wake up in the morning, like walking on air.

Arsenetatters

What’s the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

iainment

I think it’s just a renaming.

PrincessFiona

iainment said:

I think it’s just a renaming.

Chiropodists are trained in the assessment and treatment of the lower limb, whereas podiatrists have additional skills in diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis or fractures, including fitting orthotic devices that support weak or painful joints by improving alignment.

SuedeAdidas

Arsenetatters said:

What’s the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

Mainly the letters I think. 

Gravesend_Addick

here's a thread I never thought' I'd be posting on!

Been really struggling with dry, cracked feet this summer.  Quite sore. 

I've tried several different creams, but doesn't seem to make much difference. 

Any advice welcome 

jose

NorthStandUltra said:

My feet are fcuked - corns, dry skin, rough as - really need to get them sorted but no idea where to start. 

If you are handy for Blackheath Chipo is near the station (next door to the Ivy in Blackheath). She is proper qualified, very experienced, good and thorough and will look after you very well.

https://superbfootcare.com/

Arsenetatters

My feet are pretty appalling. I have arthritis in both of them and have been to an NHS podiatrist for orthotics which helped. 

I’m also surprised to hear that men get hard skin on their feet - I genuinely thought it was a female condition!!

usetobunkin

Arthritis is terribly debilitating and to have it in your feet must be difficult.

iainment

PrincessFiona said:

iainment said:

I think it’s just a renaming.

Chiropodists are trained in the assessment and treatment of the lower limb, whereas podiatrists have additional skills in diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis or fractures, including fitting orthotic devices that support weak or painful joints by improving alignment.

The terms podiatry and chiropody are interchangeable. Both terms are reserved titles in the UK meaning that only those registered with the Health professions council can use them. 

According to the foot doctor profession’s website.

Arsenetatters

usetobunkin said:

Arthritis is terribly debilitating and to have it in your feet must be difficult.

It’s an inflammatory arthritis so stabilises between flare ups. During the last flare up it was very painful to tread on one foot. Fortunately it’s gone into remission the past 2 years but the bone damage during flare ups remains. Very little pain now. Touch wood.

PrincessFiona

iainment said:

PrincessFiona said:

iainment said:

I think it’s just a renaming.

Chiropodists are trained in the assessment and treatment of the lower limb, whereas podiatrists have additional skills in diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis or fractures, including fitting orthotic devices that support weak or painful joints by improving alignment.

The terms podiatry and chiropody are interchangeable. Both terms are reserved titles in the UK meaning that only those registered with the Health professions council can use them. 

According to the foot doctor profession’s website.

https://weststrandclinic.co.uk/the-difference-between-podiatry-and-chiropody-explained/