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Socks

SharkE — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:10:15 GMT

Any one else get itchy ankles when you turn on the heat and start wearing socks? We hate to start to wear them when it gets cold. Anybody know of a sock brand that doesn't leave you itching your ankles till they bleed. I hate to mess with messy creams. Your feet are cold and you have to wait till the cream absorbs then you put on socks and they make you itch.

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Allegheny — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:17:00 GMT

Now that you mention it, I do also. Never thought much about it, but it must be skin drying out because heat is on and less humidity in the air. I don't have a solution, may-be all cotton socks would work. In the house, I wear a ped type of sock that doesn't go over my ankles.

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missy1 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:38:10 GMT

I do. Since the weather change here, I am itchy all over. I use gallons of lotions. lol,

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:39:03 GMT

Not unless I am having dry skin. I wear socks every day, so there's nothing special about winter.

Are they cotton, poly blend, or wool? If you wear wool socks in the winter and only itch when you wear socks, you might have a wool allergy. Switching to cotton or blends without wool might help.

I also hate messy creams, so I don't use them on my feet. Instead I use a stick moisturizer in the morning and put my socks on over it. Right now I use the Primal Whip Stick from the Primal Pit Paste company, but the Surgeon's Skin Secrets moisturizer sticks sold here are also really good.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:42:21 GMT

You need more humidity in your home when the furnace is in use. That helps a lot.

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January121 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:49:28 GMT

I don't like to wear shoes in the house .... in the summer I walk around bare foot & in the winter I wear cotton socks... if I forget to put lotion on my feet before I put the socks on I do get itchy around my ankles... the rest of my foot is fine but, my ankles get itchy!!!!

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Shorty2U — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:56:13 GMT

Nope. I wear low ped type socks year round to bed and around the house and use argan oil or whipped butter on them daily. My feet are smooth as silk. Ive never had to use one of those things that scrape the dead skin. (Thankfully!) Now my hands do get dry and I use the above products on them and that helps tremendously.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:03:04 GMT

Oh dear, that sounds dreadful. I wear socks in the winter. I wear ALL cotton. I'm pretty much 100% a cotton girl, though.

Also, I wash my laundry, and that of the bird and dog, in UNSCENTED laundry detergent.

I don't know if any of that is helpful.

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SharkE — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:05:05 GMT

Thanks for all replies. We got a humidifier on the furnace it might not be working. This is Tx. too so that's no good. I'll try all cotton. My poor husband scratches like a dog and bleeds. Only thing that helps me at the present is to go sockless. Matter of letting your skin breath I guess.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:14:57 GMT

Yeah, that's one of the good things about cotton - it breathes.

Are you two diabetic? That adds additional challenges, from what I understand, involving the feet and legs.

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hckynutjohn — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:14:02 GMT

I've worn about every sock material made, including US Army issued Wool, and I have never had an itching problem. Never heard any of my 3 sisters or my wife mention having this issue.

hckynut(john)

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SharkE — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:36:33 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Yeah, that's one of the good things about cotton - it breathes.

Are you two diabetic? That adds additional challenges, from what I understand, involving the feet and legs.

LOL No, I'm healthy as a horse. Can't see up close, but, can see a fly on the wall 5 miles away. Do 30 min on a recumbent bike 3-4 days a week. Knees wasn't worth a snooth till I took myself in hand and dropped 50 pds. and started eating like I had some sense. Could still lose 10 more, but, not having knee problems any more, so, I'll see how much I can get by with.

LOL To good of a dang cook is my problem. Blood pressure goes up when I have to go to Dr or dentist, so, try not to go to Dr. dentist every 6 mos. I tell them don't worry about it it's temporary. At home it's 131 over 82. There, it's out of this world . I'm reading books on Relaxation and mediation trying to fix this temporary problem. Breathing to reduce inner anxiety, etc. Husband thinks it's all B S, but, it's free to try. LOL

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sunshine45 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:03:40 GMT

i almost never wear socks......my feet always feel too "claustrophobic" in a way. i do wear vionics in the house. i also get regular pedicures to help with dry skin and cracked heels. you may want to look into a product called BABY FOOT......i found out about it via the beauty forums.

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fortune — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:14:13 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Yeah, that's one of the good things about cotton - it breathes.

Are you two diabetic? That adds additional challenges, from what I understand, involving the feet and legs.

And itching skin.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:33:36 GMT

I don't think this is exacrly the same problem you are speaking about but I have a problem with all kinds of socks and getting too warm and having some kind of reaction. If I get warm at all and have socks on, I break out in a horrible, itching rash around my ankles and lower legs. I have had this for years and the doctors can't seem to figure out why. But this happens all year long. I try to wear very low socks as much as possible but there are times you have to wear higher ones. I have found that the looser weave and lighter socks I wear, the better. Also, cotton is better. If you can find ones with very little elastic, this helps. But good luck with that.

I have even resorted to using an over the counter cortisone cream and this helps somewhat.

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Deb1010again — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:42:01 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
Any one else get itchy ankles when you turn on the heat and start wearing socks? We hate to start to wear them when it gets cold. Anybody know of a sock brand that doesn't leave you itching your ankles till they bleed. I hate to mess with messy creams. Your feet are cold and you have to wait till the cream absorbs then you put on socks and they make you itch.

You may have an allergy to elastic. My sister does and she has to wear socks without any elastic in them and then she's fine. But before she figured it out she had the same problems you're describing.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:58:24 GMT

It's entirely possible the fabric really has nothing to do with it, and the problem is a sensitivity to your chosen laundry detergent.

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butterfly123 — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:14:45 GMT

@chickenbutt

Where do you find cotton socks, clothes etc. I am a cotton gal too, but I am finding it difficult to find cotton clothing. If you wouldn't mind I would appreciate suggestions. Thank you

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DottieBlue — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:13:53 GMT

I also must wear 100% cotton socks and they are very difficult to find. The brand I order is Buster Brown from The Vermont Country Store. (They also happen to be having a free shipping offer, expires 12/15/15, on orders of $65.00 or more.)

Gold Toe used to offer 100% cotton socks, but they discontinued them many years ago. The all cotton socks do wear out a lot faster, however.

My feet need to "breathe" otherwise they break out in a severe rash, so I sure hope they keep making these socks.

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cotton4me — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:41:39 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@chickenbutt
Where do you find cotton socks, clothes etc. I am a cotton gal too, but I am finding it difficult to find cotton clothing. If you wouldn't mind I would appreciate suggestions. Thank you

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@butterfly123

I try to wear all cotton clothing too. I agree that it's getting more difficult to find. I buy most of my tops, T-shirts and sweaters from LL Bean or Lands End. I used to be able to find some 100% cotton dresses at Tog Shop, Appleseeds or Talbots; however, they don't have as much as they used to. @DottieBlue mentioned The Vermont Country Store which is also a good resource for cotton items. I no longer wear slips but I remember that was the only place that had a 100% cotton slip.