hello there
my foot is an iceberg this winter, i feel like my leg are jammed in a bucket of ice
Im confined at home, I went to shopping today in the afternoon, and foot is still cold and hurting. I dont think i can sleep soon again. And I know that tomorrow it will be another restless day. I missing the hotness on my foot, its much more easy to take than the coldness, and both burns the same, unbelievable!
So please, if you have any advice to give me, tell me how you cope with these extreme temperatures i would be thankful.
lots of love

Set on low and blow. Helps get the iceberg feeling out reasonably.
Try 'Bed Buddy products' They're a rice like product that can be microwaved and can give off a soft heat [IF you don't over-cook the heat pad thingies]which can last for about 20+ minutes to thaw things out.
http://www.amazon.com/Carex-Bed-Budd...f=pd_sim_hpc_4
Other than that? Electric blankets for the bed help as well. Keeps the frozen feet warmer than a regular blanket.
That and gentle massaging to increase circulation.
Hope this helps! Just be careful that nothing is too hot and if you've trouble 'feeling' it? Just be MORE careful. Don't want burning on top of everything else...real burning I mean.
Let us know what you come up with, please! - 's!! - j

We found electric throws at Target. Smaller than a blanket, great for wrapping yourself up while watching TV. Keeping me toasty! About $40

im going to buy some heated socks from amazon when i get paid next. my feet are also freezing

Soaking in lukewarm epsom salts really helps. The magnesium dilates the blood vessels. Use only lukewarm water.

I agree. It does help.

I'm a little surprised no-one mentioned a regular old heating pad, 'cuz that's one thing I use. Sometimes socks are ok - other times I don't want them on.

I recently went shopping for new slippers (not because of PN - just because I needed them) and got some different types: One type I can wear in public when I can't stand to wear regular shoes, and the other type - real cheapies I found at TSWLTH* for $6 a pr. Very warm, very comfortable, and soft foam soles that feel weird (but good) to walk on. I wound up going back for a couple more prs of the latter...

Doc

*The Store We Love To Hate (starts with "W")

LOL... I've had good experience at both Target and WalMart too.

I still have a pair of slide sandals called MOSS that I bought at Target years ago and they have hardly worn down at all! I think I paid less than $10 for them!

Sometimes those stores have better stuff than Famous Footwear!

I'm not holding out much hope for these (which is why I picked up some extras). I doubt I'll ever find these again, but I can usually find something.

Speaking of quality, after inspecting those P.W. Minor medical shoes in person, I decided to pass on them; quality seemed far less than I expected. Guess I'll stick to my current pair of Skechers, which I've had for several years and are wearing like iron (YMMV).

Doc