tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post9150001774814183914..comments2024-03-19T09:10:47.280-07:00Comments on Reasonably Well: Autoimmune FeetJulia Oleinikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-48179416602205447602017-11-14T05:49:50.277-08:002017-11-14T05:49:50.277-08:00I am an EDS-er (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) as well as...I am an EDS-er (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) as well as Sjogrens. My heels crack regularly. I seem to be successful (when I stay on top of it, lol) with doing Epsom salt baths at least weekly (you can purchase some that is intended for whole body immersion which helps "other areas" as well), using a pumpice which helps maintain a healthy outer layer & lanolin creme is the best! You can find it in the breast feeding isle. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117419870325007299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-57125364366540848342017-05-09T19:55:03.023-07:002017-05-09T19:55:03.023-07:00I, too, have experienced extremely dry and cracked...I, too, have experienced extremely dry and cracked heels. I also have extreme numbness in my arms and legs periodically. If I cross my legs while I lay in bed, the leg on the bottom goes numb within seconds. I experience the effects of Raynaud's in the winter where I have to wear three pairs of thick socks and my feet still get so cold, they go numb for hours. Sjogren's has been kicking my ass for about a year now. Most recently, I have been experiencing a constant pain in my upper right abdomen that gets worse when I am sitting. I hear it may be my liver but I have not gotten confirmation from my doctor yet. Hope everyone finds adequate treatment to help you deal with Sjogren's because it's not easy. Best of luck.Sjogrenspooniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703543662057193811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-34769946262575604542016-11-11T09:18:24.625-08:002016-11-11T09:18:24.625-08:00I recommend a Ped Egg for calloused heels. It is t...I recommend a Ped Egg for calloused heels. It is truly amazing. If your heels are cracked, use the Ped Egg on alternate days. I've been to aggressive and it resulted in getting sore heels. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-92143124233699480972016-01-30T21:42:34.989-08:002016-01-30T21:42:34.989-08:00Beautiful feet enhances the charm in oneself. I pe...Beautiful feet enhances the charm in oneself. I personally recommend foot massager for smooth and soft feet.One can check these <a href="http://www.foottherapy.net/" rel="nofollow">best foot massager reviews</a> too.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387545136291531139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-50499310732956246592010-01-06T20:38:35.931-08:002010-01-06T20:38:35.931-08:00Hi, Annie - yes, when my heels are really really b...Hi, Annie - yes, when my heels are really really bad I do the moisturizer plus socks nightly routine, good reminder. <br /><br />I'm a little concerned about your numbness in your arm and fingers. Neurological issues can occur as a result of autoimmune diseases but always deserve a thorough evaluation by a neurologist. Be sure you mention this in your next dr. appt, OK? <br /><br />Cold hands and feet could also be another neurological symptom manifested as Raynaud's, pretty common in autoimmune diseases. <br /><br />We Sjoggies live such interesting lives....Julia Oleinikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-37073718850171524932010-01-06T18:32:42.338-08:002010-01-06T18:32:42.338-08:00Thank you for the laughter while addressing a seri...Thank you for the laughter while addressing a serious topic. Have you tried moisturizing your feet at night and wearing socks to bed? That way your tootsies will have the benefit of being soothed all night long, while you rest (hopefully). I have increasing arthritis-like joint pain including toes,knees, and from the shoulders all the way down to my fingers.A few weeks ago, I thought I was having a stroke as I could not feel my arm or fingers. I'm also coping with being incredibly cold all the time, especially my hands and feet. Does anyone else have the same problem? How do you cope with this?annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-72757572317038648642010-01-05T15:49:52.387-08:002010-01-05T15:49:52.387-08:00I have the same foot issues, minus the hairy toes ...I have the same foot issues, minus the hairy toes and double digit size =D anyway, the dryness is horrible and my heels crack too. And flares suck. suck. suck. AND my husband thinks that getting up and doing MORE would make me feel better during a flare. Why cant he understand?@?!?!?Denise @ Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699534143217246831noreply@blogger.com