Comments on: Golfer’s Vasculitis: Oops, I Did It Again!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 07:29:33 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Of course, you should check with a doctor but if the shoe fits...:-)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:38:08 +0000

I get it also!! I’m on my feet at work for 10 he shifts and have been getting this for years!! I never knew what it was! Thank you!!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:02:39 +0000

In reply to Merrilyn McHarg. Sounds like something worthwhile to try! Let us know how the towel solution works out.

By: Merrilyn McHarg

Merrilyn McHarg — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 06:42:30 +0000

I do lots of bushwalking and often have the hikers rash after many hours walking in the heat. The more severe the rash the longer it takes to disappear. Recently a hiking friend told me about a cooling towel from China. He took many orders and I purchased it for 8 dollars. It comes with a bottle to keep wet and cool. I need time to see if it works. Wring out wet towel, flap about and wrap around legs when stopping for morn. tea or lunch. I used to splash cold water from creeks on my legs while bushwalking and it did help. Thought I should share this with you.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:27:03 +0000

In reply to Laura. Thanks for this suggestion. I hope to give it a try.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 01:21:05 +0000

Use voltaren emulgel (https://amzn.to/2vUcm6b) if you can get it. Its an anti-inflammatory you apply to the skin for muscle inflammation but works wonders on inflamed capillaries just under the skin (they radiate heat so there’s inflammation going on). Apply several times per 24 hours til gone. Should be gone in 2 days. Only thing that has ever sped up healing for me. Antihistamines and even strong steroid creams did little to help.

I get no new rash when going out again with the emulgel on. So maybe a preventative too? Worth a shot!

By: Suzanne Fluhr

Suzanne Fluhr — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:29:22 +0000

Oh dear. Another age related malady to worry about. OTOH, I’ve never had it and I’ve done lots of walking in hot places. However, now that I think about it, I really wilt in hot humid weather, so maybe I collapse before I walk enough to give myself golfers’ vasculitis.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:19:48 +0000

In reply to Kristin Henning. All things considered...it was a minor ailment, once I knew what it was!

By: Kristin Henning

Kristin Henning — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 01:21:48 +0000

Well, I learn something new every day. Now I will quickly try to forget this:) Here\’s to you never having to deal with it again.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:16:18 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Stavert. Now you know!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:13:44 +0000

In reply to Donna Janke. Yes, it's always tricky to diagnose.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:12:41 +0000

In reply to Charles McCool. I hadn't heard of it either, until I Googled it!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:11:37 +0000

In reply to Sue Reddel. Consider yourself lucky! But now you'll be able to spot in the course:-) Look just above the sock lines of your golf buddies!

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:04:19 +0000

I’ve never heard of Golfers Vasculitis – and I’m a golfer! Oh the joys of being over 50. I’ll be on the look out for it now. Thanks for the great information.