This is going to sound ridiculous

[jbn0810]

Okay, so before I explain what happened, I want to clarify I am not mentally ill, haha.

 

I live in Minnesota, and right now it is about -20 F. Lastnight I brought the garbage cans down, I still live at home, but I did it in nothing but my boxers, no shoes or anything. I did it for a personal challenge and wasn't really thinking about frostbite. Anyways, when I came back in my feet hurt a little bit, not a big deal.

 

So maybe an hour later, my mom ran me a bath.. I know I know, don't laugh. The water was extremely hot, I would guess around 115 F, but I decided to get in anyway, it took about 5 minutes to completely adjust.

 

Alright now you know the story. So after I got out of the bath, my feet hurt to walk on, and they still do a day later. I don't really mind the pain, because.. well obviously if I don't have a problem with the other two things you probably get the idea by now that I like taking risks and don't really mind pain. But I am worried about my feet.

 

Hope you enjoyed reading this and maybe laughed a little, but I would like some opinions please.

 

Thanks!

[kermit]

I have played hockey outside at those temperatures for hours and your feet get very cold. When your feet warm up later it is very very painful, but only for a half hour or so.

 

Your feet should not hurt the next day unless you got frost-bite. See a doctor. And have someone look at your feet also.

[CharLit]

no worries, you should never, ever feel silly about being concerned about your health! I only cracked a smile when ordered not to laugh at your mum running you a bath

 

Frostbite, while painful at first, makes the affected area go numb after a while. Also, it is caused by prolonged exposure to extreme cold. I doubt you spent hours taking out the trash, so I think you can be fairly sure it isn't frostbite!

 

If your feet continue to hurt, do see a doctor!

 

take care,

 

C

[jbn0810]

Cool thanks. Oh and I'd also like to add that my feet still look normal. Is frostbite usually visible?

[DizzyDoris]

Hi, ive been lucky enough to never suffer from frostbite, so dont know much about it! When i was a kid and used to come in from the cold, i used to put my hands on the radiator to warm up. My mum used to tell me off and say "Dont do that you'll get chillblains"

 

Dont ask me what they are either haha cos i dont know! Sorry im not much help here am i?! lol

 

Hope you feet feel better soon, until then its a good excuse to put em up!

[kermit]

I think frost-bite is initially white, severe cases turn black.

[rocio]

I think frost-bite is initially white, severe cases turn black.

 

That's right. The skin would be white. Be careful next time, but I highly doubt that you have frostbite unless your garbage is like a mile from your house.

[rms8]

If your feet look normal then I seriously doubt it's frostbite. My guess (and I am not a medical professional at all) would be that your feet reacted and swelled up with the drastic heat difference between outside and the hot bath. Hopefully, the pain will go away and if not, maybe you should see a doctor. You can always call your doctor (tho you'll probably only get to talk to a nurse) and explain. See what they say. Good luck and don't worry