Comments on: question

By: Donovan Cooke

Donovan Cooke — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:53:19 +0000

ok folks, i have a question if that’s ok. i know you guys are drs, but i
just want an opinion.

i’ve never had any problems with my feet up until now. my dh is in the
military and we moved to the south (southern AL) about this time a year
ago. recently my feet have gotten VERY dry. actually to the point of
cracking at the heels. they don’t hurt, and never have, but i’m starting
to get concerned. do you think this justifies a trip to the dr? I feel
silly calling cause my feet are dry.

thanks in advance
Faith

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:20:20 +0000

<< ok folks, i have a question if that’s ok. i know you guys are drs, but i
just want an opinion.

thanks in advance
Faith >>
Hi Faith: little late in responding….strange as it may seem we are not
doctors! Just people that have learned from each other. I’m a nurse and in
another 1 1/2 yrs a nurse practitioner. So, we share our "wisdom".

As far as your feet….invest in a good emollient….I get the same problem,
but more so in the winter. 2 products I’ve used and quite frequently are
"Bag Balm" and Dermal Therapy foot massage cream. I know it’s going to
sound nuts, but Bag Balm is used by Vermont Dairymen for their cows for sore
teats from milking. It’s a pure lanolin…..thick as axel grease, but if
you slather it on at night and put a light pair of loose cotton socks on, it
works wonders. Same is true for the Dermal therapy. Has a nice minty
scent to it too.
Hope this helps….Joan

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:36:21 +0000

<< the moisture can casue yeast infections/athletes foot infections, it is
best
to keep that area of you feet dry to prevent possible infections. I hope
that helps, because I feel like I am rambeling…LOL have a good one! Chera

Youre not rambling at all. It was just 3 teeny tiny sentences. Thanks
it did help. Chrissy

By: Judith Church

Judith Church — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:22:04 +0000

The advice to keep your feet moist should be well taken. Dry feet in
diabetics can lead to infections. If you have neuropathy in your feet
and can’t feel pain, you won’t notice if there is a problem on the
bottom or between toes. I didn’t realize until recently why doctors
always said to take care with your feet. I don’t have personal
experience with ulcerated feet that won’t heal, but I’ve heard more and
more about it. This is why research shows that most foot amputations
are on diabetics. Take care of those puppies.

Audra

By: Jeannette Kaley

Jeannette Kaley — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:31:00 +0000

the moisture can casue yeast infections/athletes foot infections, it is best
to keep that area of you feet dry to prevent possible infections. I hope
that helps, because I feel like I am rambeling…LOL have a good one! Chera

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:27:16 +0000

<< Avoid getting the lotion
between your toes. I don’t think that your situation requires a trip to >>

I forget why that is. Chrissy

By: sabine170

sabine170 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:55:27 +0000

I routinely see a podiatrist to check my feet. I am legally blind and do
not want to miss something. Eucerin was recommended to me for dry sky. I
use the lotion the cream is too thick and pulls my skin.
Gail

By: Devin Shonna

Devin Shonna — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:22 +0000

It could be athlete’s foot that doesn’t itch. Mine never itches,
possibly because of less sensitivity. Some insurance co’s cover walk-
in clinic visits, if you want someone to look at it. And if you’re
at a large company, see if a company nurse can check them out.

By the way, who are the doctors in this group? I have lots-o-
questions myself!! just kidding. well…

By: Jeannette Kaley

Jeannette Kaley — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:28:10 +0000

Cracking at the heels is not good. My endo recommended using a pumice stone
(or however you spell it) after a shower or bath when your feet are still
somewhat moist. Using the stone to try to rub out some of the cracks and
then applying a cream to moisturize the heel. Avoid getting the lotion
between your toes. I don’t think that your situation requires a trip to a
foot dr at this point in time but if it gets worse instead of better, I
would make an appointment. If however, the cracks are sore or bleeding that
is another story, get yourself an appointment sooner rather than later.
That’s my 2 cents worth for whatever it’s worth? Have a great one! Chera

By: Bert Gould

Bert Gould — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:36:16 +0000

Faith,

I don’t know if a special appointment should be made (Joan could answer that
one), but I would definitely ask your doctor what he recommends. I know that
the cracking can cause problems since it allows bacteria an entrance. I
usually try to remember to put a heavy duty lotion on my feet at night before
bed and right after my shower. Just make sure that you don’t get it between
the toes. I concentrate on my heels, the ball of my foot, and the outside
edge of my big toe (basically where all the calluses are).

Connie

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