dry, cracked feet

Patteee
Patteee Member Posts: 945
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
my hoofs have been horrible through chemo and to this day. During chemo the soles of my hoofs were very dark (as were my hands) and I had trouble walking it hurt so bad. It took various creams, udder balm and whatever I could find to help them. It didn't end with chemo however- I worked with a hoof doctor (he had to remove several toe nails as chemo had made them so weak, they splintered and broke at the quick) he gave me a very very expensive cream, prescription- it was over 100 bucks before insurance paid for it- he said my little hoofies were as bad as he had ever seen. Very dry- deep cracks, especially on the sides by the heels.

His cream didn't do squat- and although a year later my hoofs are now actually looking like feet, they still are dried and cracked. So what do I do? At Walgreens last week, on an impulse buy I picked up "Heel Tastic- Intensive Heel Therapy" and have been using it several times a day and let me tell you, IT IS WORKING like a charm! I can't tell you how thrilled I am- really looking forward to a pedicure now and slipping these delicious feet into some sexy sandals! Now if the snow would just go away....

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  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    The long road of recovery!
    Walgreens comes through! I hope it continues to improve Patteee. Spring is coming! Well it's here in Vancouver at least.

    TTFN... Rob; in Vancouver
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    Hoofs
    I am bookmarking this for future reference.My hoofs crack all up sometimes too ( not from chemo) Thanks for the tip!

    -Pat
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    Thanks
    Thanks for the info, I think I will pick some up for George. He has been complaining that his feet are really dry and cracked so maybe this will help more than the stuff he has been trying. Tina
  • linandtom
    linandtom Member Posts: 67
    Heel care
    Can you tell me who makes this product - brand? Did you find it in the foot care area or lotions, cosmetics?? I would love to find this product as we have faced this same problem with heels and feet. Thanks!
  • pluckey
    pluckey Member Posts: 484 Member
    i just bought this! i just
    i just bought this! i just have to tell my chemo fog to remind me to use it every night!

    peggy
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Very good
    I find that the Bag Balm after every shower and before socks go on keeps me feet smooth as baby poop. I had trouble for a long time. Plus, my teets are udderly supple.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    PhillieG said:

    Very good
    I find that the Bag Balm after every shower and before socks go on keeps me feet smooth as baby poop. I had trouble for a long time. Plus, my teets are udderly supple.

    Udderly Funny :)
    Well, I won't go there, Phil :)

    Bag Balm has many uses, eh?

    -Craig
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    Patteee :)
    You know what makes me feel good, Patteee?

    It's hearing the "joy" in your voice through your post! I see you smilin' right now. I'm so glad that you found something that has worked for you - so glad you got some relief.

    Hearing you happy is contagious - just great!

    -Craig
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    PhillieG said:

    Very good
    I find that the Bag Balm after every shower and before socks go on keeps me feet smooth as baby poop. I had trouble for a long time. Plus, my teets are udderly supple.

    hahahhaha
    I love your baby

    hahahhaha
    I love your baby strapped in good and snug
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    linandtom said:

    Heel care
    Can you tell me who makes this product - brand? Did you find it in the foot care area or lotions, cosmetics?? I would love to find this product as we have faced this same problem with heels and feet. Thanks!

    I am at work now
    I am at work now shhhhhhhhhh
    but will check more when I get home. I actually found it right before the checkout, next to the tums and gum. Which is a strange place for it.
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    Sundanceh said:

    Patteee :)
    You know what makes me feel good, Patteee?

    It's hearing the "joy" in your voice through your post! I see you smilin' right now. I'm so glad that you found something that has worked for you - so glad you got some relief.

    Hearing you happy is contagious - just great!

    -Craig

    It truly is a joyful thing.
    It truly is a joyful thing. I have always loved my feet all made up and in sandals, just felt so dang boo-tee-ful! And the last couple of years I have been wearing my winter boots year round. I know, looks strange with a pair of shorts or swim suit- but if I didn't keep them covered people would point and laugh- they were really really butt-ugly!!