My foot pain is from FM and OA....Most of my foot pain is o the top of my
foot....Covers on them hurt...just the pressure of the bed make mine hurt at
times..
Cindy

Those are symptoms typical with raynaud's.

Since you have the livido rash though - it's also possible that this is
"evolving" into livido vasculitis (The Lupus Book, 1st Ed page 71)  I'm not
sure if this would contribute to the pain or not.

My feet definitely feel pain when the Raynaud's is acting up - it's usually
a burning though as if i'm walking on hot sidewalk.  But everyone is
different.

as far as treating it - if it is "just Raynaud's"  than the non-med
treatments are fairly few and far between. One of the most important things,
in my experience, with keeping this under control is keeping the core body
temp regulated.  Changes in temp vs. just cold seem to be more important to
triggering Raynaud's episodes. So, if you're wearing nice warm socks but not
keeping your body at a stable, comfortable temp, this could defeat your sock
efforts. :)  I've also found that wearing shoes that are snug can make
matters worse rather than better.  to keep my feet comfortable as much as
possible, I wear warm, thick socks in slip-on back-less "tennis shoes"
(these don't slip around like most slip-ons and clogs).

Apparently decongestants and ergots (for migraine) can make Raynaud's worse,
along with beta-blockers.

So can impact/vibration.  So even if your shoes are "sensible" (always a
good move IMO - Raynaud's or otherwise) you may need more cushioning.
Unfortunately, warmth from the outside only does so much.  I bought some
socks with gels pads that can be heated and they feel great and they help a
little when my feet are really cold.  But it's like I can feel the bones
staying cold.  An illusion I know but...

being sedentary (for some reason I can't spell today!) triggers attacks for
me as well - sitting too long especially. Right now I've got my right foot
tucked into my folded left leg because its toes were tingling and starting
to numb.  I'm being lazy and not doing what I recommend - socks and core
temp protection. :P

After bath, i put on loosefitting thick socks. Before bed, I add another layer.
If my feet ever pain the way yours do, I plan on checking out
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/79/96129.htm
http://www.healthibetic.ca/Diabetic-Foot-Cream.html
It says something about relaxing muscles of blood vessels and improving blood
flow.
I haven't looked for any at the store yet, so I don't know the cost;  the
ingredients (patch test your foot first?); nor can I say how it feels or if it
works or if it's the "right" or "wrong" thing for you.

Dr Scholl's HealthiBetic Transdermal L-Arginine Foot Cream (3.5 oz) ???  Are
there Dr. Scholl's products in UK?
from:
http://www.a2zba.co.uk/shop-online/health-personal-care/personal-care-beauty/foo
t-care/

J

I take a calcium antagonist or channel blocker called verapamil/isoptin
(sustained release) for MVP and it works very well for me with my raynauds
(secondary to my lupus dx). I am also on propanolol for cardiac
irregularities ... and it doesn't interfere with the relief of raynauds
symptoms, which I know is contrary to some other ng members opinions on this
matter.
HTH!
hugs from Shelagh

If you are on a ton of medicine like i am already, then perhaps a channal
blocker will help you even if it means being on more medicine.  But because
a channal blocker is also a blood pressure medicine, if you are on another
blood pressure medicine or have low blood pressure at this time, you will
deffinetely have to consult a doctor as your blood pressure will have to be
monitored closely.
What i have found works the best for me, is by putting on the medicated gold
bond creme.  I just fell in love with that stuff.  But have noticed also,
that if I do not wear socks to bed, then I have even more problems.  Putting
the gold bond on the soles and all over the foot, and then putting on the
socks seems to work the best for me.  If i am without socks in bed, i notice
the only releif i get with my feet is if i sleep on my back with my knees
bent and soles of the feet to the bed.  For some reason, this position seems
to keep the feet from overheating.  It is all a matter of the circulation in
the feet.
Might want to look into investing in a few pair of diabetic socks also.
Something which does not bind the feed at the ankel would probably be most
helpful.
Hope this helps.  And yes, I experience the same problems and also have a
bone spur in the top of my foot just past the ankle area.  This causes
swelling on the top of the foot as someone mentioned in one of the replies,
but can not remember who at this time.
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