edenexplorer
10-24-2003, 06:51 AM
Hi all, My mother has a Leg ulcer, has had for 7 years now. When a family member died,she became traumatised and scratched a varicose vein which bled, it has now opened to a wound about 50mm diameter. she has tried Acupuncture, herbal meds and wet wraps, as prescribed by Doc. has anyone any other ideas, as she is in a lot of pain, a lot of the time. Grateful for any info, Adam http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif
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CraigB
10-24-2003, 10:15 AM
Hey eden,
My wife is a wound care nurse and she worked last night. Once she gets up today I will give her a call and see what she says might help your mother.
[This message has been edited by CraigB (edited 10-24-2003).]
My wife is a wound care nurse and she worked last night. Once she gets up today I will give her a call and see what she says might help your mother.
[This message has been edited by CraigB (edited 10-24-2003).]
CraigB
10-24-2003, 04:28 PM
Hey eden,
I spoke with my wife and she needs you to answer several questions so she can be more accurate.
1. Is your mom diabetic?
2. Where is the sore on her leg?
3. Is there swelling in leg?
4. Does it hurt worse when its up or down (lying down or standing/sitting) or does it matter?
5. What color is the wound itself, red, yellow or black?
6. Is it inflammed?
If you can answer these few questions she might be able to help you a little more.
Good Luck
CraigB
I spoke with my wife and she needs you to answer several questions so she can be more accurate.
1. Is your mom diabetic?
2. Where is the sore on her leg?
3. Is there swelling in leg?
4. Does it hurt worse when its up or down (lying down or standing/sitting) or does it matter?
5. What color is the wound itself, red, yellow or black?
6. Is it inflammed?
If you can answer these few questions she might be able to help you a little more.
Good Luck
CraigB
rubindj
10-26-2003, 08:15 PM
Wound care can be very problematic. Left untreated, the wound can spread, become infected, and result in either amputation or other major health problems. This is something that needs to be addressed by a health professional in person.
There are a variety of methods used to treat open wounds, including antibiotics, etc.
The only "natropathic" remdy that I would trust would be to put a bag or cage over the area and fill it with maggots. The maggots eat the infected tissue and tend to keep it clean, allowing it to heal. I know this sounds fairly gross, but it was first used (reused?) in WWII, and recently be reintroduced into modern medicine.
That being said, you need to see a doctor.
There are a variety of methods used to treat open wounds, including antibiotics, etc.
The only "natropathic" remdy that I would trust would be to put a bag or cage over the area and fill it with maggots. The maggots eat the infected tissue and tend to keep it clean, allowing it to heal. I know this sounds fairly gross, but it was first used (reused?) in WWII, and recently be reintroduced into modern medicine.
That being said, you need to see a doctor.
bassie
10-28-2003, 03:22 AM
Hello
I don't know if you have an answer yet, but I use Witch Hazel ointment for sores, abrasions etc. It really is quite wonderful. I buy it at a health store and on the pot it says it's use is for haemorrhoids :-).
Just ignore that. I have been told that sports people use haemorrhoid cream for sore muscles too.
Best wishes
I don't know if you have an answer yet, but I use Witch Hazel ointment for sores, abrasions etc. It really is quite wonderful. I buy it at a health store and on the pot it says it's use is for haemorrhoids :-).
Just ignore that. I have been told that sports people use haemorrhoid cream for sore muscles too.
Best wishes
purple2067
10-28-2003, 11:47 PM
Your mom needs to go to a wound care clinic. Even if she's not diabetic, there are wound care centers that treat diabetics with wounds and they are wonderful at it. I am sure they would treat her too, even if she isn't diabetic. (Is she?) There are things that can be used to grow new tissue, promote healing, etc... She really should be seen in a wound care clinic. My mom had open heart surgery and when they took a vein out of her leg, she wound up with a huge hole in her leg that never healed. The stupid surgeons just kept telling her it was part of the natural healing process. Well, my mom didn't listen to them. She went to the diabetic wound care center, and they took care of her. It turns out that she had dead tissue, and that her would was infected and needed aggressive treatment. After almost a full year of treatment, her hole (which was about the size of a silver dollar) finally closed. She had to change her bandages and wash the wound and apply all sorts of ointments 3-4 times a day in the beginning. Even if there is no wound care clinic near you (call the local hospitals to find out) you can still take her to see someone who specializes in wound care.
rubindj
10-29-2003, 12:08 AM
I agree with purple. You do need to see your family physician, who can refer you to the proper person in your community for wound care (usually a physical therapist, but can be others).
The maggot issue was kind of a joke. They really are using those in some places, but only its only in the expirimental stages. I would though get this looked at as it really does need treatment.
The maggot issue was kind of a joke. They really are using those in some places, but only its only in the expirimental stages. I would though get this looked at as it really does need treatment.