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 2010-01-23 5:55 PM |
Elite  4201   washington state |  Subject: when blisters comeThis may be silly but..... I just started jogging in the last few months. This week is the first time I have had issues with blisters starting. They are not too bad and certainly did not open up or anything. But is there anything I can do to help heal them up faster, so that they are not a problem on my next run? |
| 2010-01-23 6:31 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Expert 950  Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: when blisters come I've been wondering about proper blister care also. I want to look into a pair of sockless racing shoes, and I'd like to know the proper care for blister as a precautionary measure beforehand. |
| 2010-01-23 6:58 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
| Subject: RE: when blisters come Use body glide before you go run. That'll keep the blisters down. After I get a good blister, in a new build period or something, I tend to cut the side of it and fill the flap of skin with neosporine then put a blister band-aid on it. That lasts a couple days. Repeat as necessary. |
| 2010-01-23 7:45 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: when blisters come Several questions: 1. Do you have proper running shoes fitted at a decent run specific store? 2. Are you running in cotton socks (don't) use whicking socks. For blister care, I use a steril pin, lance the blister, drain it. If the fluid builds to fast, you need to make a hole that does not reseal. Body glide will be a short term fix until the blistered area toughens up. Also make sure toe nails are not too long, can cause odd rubbing issues. K thats all I got. |
| 2010-01-23 8:05 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Veteran 133 Fort Worth, TX | Subject: RE: when blisters come These are more for prevention, but use these with some silicone based non-chaffing powder (Asics makes a REALLY good one I use) and you can't go wrong.... INJINJI baby!!!  |
| 2010-01-23 8:21 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: when blisters come If you want to run on them: Pop Clean And then... New Skin Super Glue Body Glide go to town |
| 2010-01-23 9:55 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Veteran 812 | Subject: RE: when blisters come You've already gotten some good advice. But the key thing in the future is to try to avoid getting blisters. After the blister heal, put body glide on those and any other friction spots before a run. You might also want to try the double-layer anti-blister socks. http://www.wrightsock.com/ I use these socks on all of my runs. Edited by mrcurtain 2010-01-23 9:55 PM |
| 2010-01-23 10:19 PM in reply to: #2631154 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: when blisters come as a former rower i had to deal with blisters a LOT. one of the best things you can do for one is pop it, drain it, and then keep it uncovered. it will dry up and harder MUCh faster if left open, no band-aid or anything. |
| 2010-01-24 9:02 AM in reply to: #2630865 |
| Subject: RE: when blisters come I rub aveeno lotion onto my blisters. I know this sounds wierd, but it has worked for me. I rub lotion on them and they disappeared. This was a few years ago. Ever since, I slather my piggies and hotspots with vaseline and have not had a single blister since. |
| 2010-01-24 11:59 AM in reply to: #2630865 |
Expert 1215 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: when blisters come It took some experimenting for me to find the right socks. Thick socks work for some people. The double layer anti-blsiter socks work for some peeople. For me, I needed the thin socks to keep from blistering. As mentioned before, make sure your shoes fit properly. |
| 2010-01-24 7:38 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Elite 4201 washington state | Subject: RE: when blisters come Thanks for all the info. I have not had a specific shoe fitting, but I run with my orthotics. I think one problem may have been a crease/fold in my socks... they are thin wicking socks. I will experiment with some others. |
| 2010-01-24 8:47 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Expert 1116 Thornton, CO | Subject: RE: when blisters come I just got a blister from using a new race shoe while sockless today (Nike Mayflys). I love them, but apparently didn't lace one quite tight enough and got a blister at about mile 2 of the 5k. A trick I learned a long time ago is to take a needle and thread, thread the needle through the blister so that the thread is hanging out on both sides. Cut the needle off and leave the ends hanging out of the blister for the night. The thread basically siphons the fluid out overnight for you, then I just pull the thread out and the blister doesn't bother me. I typically hold a lighter to the needle before threading it to try to sterilize it a little just to be safe... especially since I tend to use the same needle over the year. Try to wear socks to bed that night though otherwise the sheets will probably need to be washed from the leakage. The next day you can just pull the thread back out without a problem (just don't tie a knot in the thread as if you're sewing something... probably would be easy to pull out that way) ETA: since I'm sure everyone wants to see my foot... here's what it looks like about 2 hours after threading it... can't even tell how big the blister was.  Edited by zionvier 2010-01-24 9:07 PM |
| 2010-01-25 7:39 AM in reply to: #2632354 |
Extreme Veteran 694 | Subject: RE: when blisters come zionvier - 2010-01-24 6:47 PM I just got a blister from using a new race shoe while sockless today (Nike Mayflys). I love them, but apparently didn't lace one quite tight enough and got a blister at about mile 2 of the 5k. A trick I learned a long time ago is to take a needle and thread, thread the needle through the blister so that the thread is hanging out on both sides. Cut the needle off and leave the ends hanging out of the blister for the night. The thread basically siphons the fluid out overnight for you, then I just pull the thread out and the blister doesn't bother me. I typically hold a lighter to the needle before threading it to try to sterilize it a little just to be safe... especially since I tend to use the same needle over the year. Try to wear socks to bed that night though otherwise the sheets will probably need to be washed from the leakage. The next day you can just pull the thread back out without a problem (just don't tie a knot in the thread as if you're sewing something... probably would be easy to pull out that way) ETA: since I'm sure everyone wants to see my foot... here's what it looks like about 2 hours after threading it... can't even tell how big the blister was. I am certainly against popping, lancing, jabbing or otherwise turning a closed wound into an open wound. However, I find "threading" to be a very interesting method and will give it a try when and if I get another blister. Wow, great post! |
| 2010-01-25 10:55 AM in reply to: #2630865 |
Expert 1116 Thornton, CO | Subject: RE: when blisters come Just to give an update... I removed the thread this morning and have no issue with it. It was under the part of my foot that takes the initial impact of my running before pronating and rolling towards my big toe. I wasn't able to walk normal yesterday because of it, but today everything is fully functional and I can't even tell that I had an issue yesterday. More running is on my agenda for today. |
| 2010-01-25 8:19 PM in reply to: #2630865 |
Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: when blisters come So I didn't have anymore tape to tape up my arches for my 1:20 run on Sunday. New orthodics are very agressive, and have taken care of shin splint/knee/hip issues almost entirely. I have developed somewhat of a callus on both arches, but aparently not enough. I now have two huge blisters on each arch, about an inch below the ball of my foot, in the soft fleshy part. The left one broke on the run and the right one didn't. So I cleaned both, drained the right one and applied a bit of antiseptic (neosporen) last night. Today the right one looks great, doesn't hurt much at all. Buuuuut, the left one is very painful, making it annoying to even walk. So my question is, do I just leave it uncovered to continue to dry out, or do I add more neosporen and cover it? |
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