19-07-2018, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Val J
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Thanks Nom, I’m prediabetic too so do try to keep an eye on them. The trouble is I have cream to put on my feet but I also like to cover the cracks with plasters. The plasters will not stick to my skin with cream on but if plasters go on first there is nowhere to put the cream! hmmmm .....
19-07-2018, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Missy
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Cotton socks ValAnd neutogena hand cream is about the best for cracked skin. Mr Missy used to get cement burns and the cracks in his hands were horrendous. Dermatologist reccomended the neutrogena and his hands have been fine since
I’ve got lots of different creams to try, mostly from the chemo unit or what they recommend but I’m always happy to try others.
19-07-2018, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Twink55
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Val, Nom knows from experience with his feet and he is right! I am also diabetic and suffer from very dry feet, and the answer is to wash them every day and then immediately rub cream into them. I use Oilatum, which works well and my doctor supplies it by prescription. If you want to try it , just ask your doctor, because Chemo will have damaged your immune system, so leaves you open to infection when your heels crack. Under the circumstances he may be able to refer you to an NHS podiatrist, who can help remove some of the hard , dry skin!
19-07-2018, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Nom
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Yes ive got some jars of that stuff, the nurses loved it and i got wrong for not applying it because i had the same problem.
22-07-2018, 11:45 AM
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I can't wait to get some distance between the chemo and me.My first chemo in 2016 didn't bother me at all, there were no side effects. This one has been very rough and I still feel awful on a daily basis. In hospital now waiting for my Methotrexate level to go below 0.1% before they'll let me go home and unfortunately it doesn't look like it's going to be today.
22-07-2018, 06:27 PM
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Re: Chemotherapy
Originally Posted by orangutan2
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Just popping in to empathise with those going through chemo. It's undoubtedly a tough road, and hard to adapt to the 'new normal' afterwards.
22-07-2018, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ffosse
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I can't wait to get some distance between the chemo and me.My first chemo in 2016 didn't bother me at all, there were no side effects. This one has been very rough and I still feel awful on a daily basis. In hospital now waiting for my Methotrexate level to go below 0.1% before they'll let me go home and unfortunately it doesn't look like it's going to be today.
22-07-2018, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Val J
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Thank you orangutan, I seem to have more bad days than good at the moment and I think this heat is not helping. I’m away for a couple of days, a change of routine and scenery, great views of the Humber Bridge to admire from my room!
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