Feet Driving Me Mad!

[Caran]

Itching, burning. Don't know what to do with them. Used to be just in the evenings but now all the time. Stops me sleeping too. Any ideas folks?

[goodgoalie]

Try some soft bedsocks - at least it'll stop you scratching when you're trying to get to sleep

[bobbie22]

Try aveeno cream. I find it very good

[lankeela]

I have suffered from this for years - tried all sorts and the best I can find is E45 Itch Relief Cream. Never cures it, but certainly eases it and helps me sleep. Apply about an hour before going too bed to give it time to soak in. I was getting to the stage where I was gouging lumps out of them they were so bad.

[Caran]

Done that, they just make my feet hot, and itch.

[lankeela]

I also tried something that was mentioned on Doc Martin! Don't use soap, just use water to wash them. It certainly helps.

[Buenchico]

Like Lankeela, I use E45 Itch Cream. It's not cheap though and, unlike ordinary E45, I've not come across any supermarket own-brand equivalents.

[Mamyalynne]

How is the circulation in your lower limbs? It could be Neuropathy.

Have an online consult with GP.

[Pete65]

I agree with Mamyalynne.
Sounds like peripheral neuropathy.
See your GP.

[Caran]

Not easy to see gps at the moment.

[Mamyalynne]

Start an online consult Caran or with respect, you'll be asking the same question in a year.

[Maydup]

In the meantime try soaking your feet in salty water once a day and see if that helps.

[TheWinner]

is the skin bright red? could it be athlete's foot?