Ulcers?

elphie754 · June 2017

Not sure if this is the right board to ask but does anyone have any helpful suggestions of how to speed up the healing of a leg ulcer? I had developed a blister right near the top of my ankle from running shoes that I hadn't worn in months (definitely need new ones now). When it popped it became a huge ulcer. Because of its location is hard to put on my running shoes and exercise. It also prevents me from swimming right now.

And yes, I have seen a doctor (a wound care specialist) and all they said was neosporin and make sure I take a multivitamin as well as additional vitamin c. Just wondering if anyone has had luck with speeding up the healing process and how they did.

kavahni · June 2017

I'd be sceptical about the vitamin C even from a wound specialist. I have a friend whose child developed an open sore when the family upped their vitamin C intake. As soon as they backed off it, he healed right up. It has a somewhat similar effect on me.

I know that with deeper wounds like skin ulcers, saline rinses are helpful (normal saline--like tears. More is not better). Iodine and hydrogen peroxide are not helpful.

And, crazy as it sounds, Boudreaux's Butt Paste is recommended to caregivers for treating pressure sores which can be ulcerated. It is pretty amazing stuff. It contains zinc oxide, which acts as a moisture barrier and prevents chafing, and Peruvian balsam, which heals the skin and increases blood circulation in the area. The balsam is anti-bacterial, so it stops infection, and castor oil helps reduce pain and promotes healing.

Hope you find a rapid path to recovery!

elphie754 · June 2017

kavahni wrote: »

I'd be sceptical about the vitamin C even from a wound specialist. I have a friend whose child developed an open sore when the family upped their vitamin C intake. As soon as they backed off it, he healed right up. It has a somewhat similar effect on me.

I know that with deeper wounds like skin ulcers, saline rinses are helpful (normal saline--like tears. More is not better). Iodine and hydrogen peroxide are not helpful.

And, crazy as it sounds, Boudreaux's Butt Paste is recommended to caregivers for treating pressure sores which can be ulcerated. It is pretty amazing stuff. It contains zinc oxide, which acts as a moisture barrier and prevents chafing, and Peruvian balsam, which heals the skin and increases blood circulation in the area. The balsam is anti-bacterial, so it stops infection, and castor oil helps reduce pain and promotes healing.

Hope you find a rapid path to recovery!

Hmm never heard of that with vitamin C-will do some research.

Yes, they told me to stay away from hydrogen peroxide because it kills good cells as well.

Hmm-interesting about the butt paste, will look for it.

elphie754 · June 2017

elphie754 wrote: »

kavahni wrote: »

I'd be sceptical about the vitamin C even from a wound specialist. I have a friend whose child developed an open sore when the family upped their vitamin C intake. As soon as they backed off it, he healed right up. It has a somewhat similar effect on me.

I know that with deeper wounds like skin ulcers, saline rinses are helpful (normal saline--like tears. More is not better). Iodine and hydrogen peroxide are not helpful.

And, crazy as it sounds, Boudreaux's Butt Paste is recommended to caregivers for treating pressure sores which can be ulcerated. It is pretty amazing stuff. It contains zinc oxide, which acts as a moisture barrier and prevents chafing, and Peruvian balsam, which heals the skin and increases blood circulation in the area. The balsam is anti-bacterial, so it stops infection, and castor oil helps reduce pain and promotes healing.

Hope you find a rapid path to recovery!

Hmm never heard of that with vitamin C-will do some research.

Yes, they told me to stay away from hydrogen peroxide because it kills good cells as well.

Hmm-interesting about the butt paste, will look for it.

I found it and will try it tonight (no I don't expect it to heal over night, just mean will see how it goes). Thank you!!

RunsWithBees · June 2017

I've heard that medical grade manuka honey has been used to treat wounds that aren't healing well. I suppose you would have to ask your doctor about it but they do sell it at the pharmacy and even sell dressings with it on the gauze.

elphie754 · June 2017

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

I've heard that medical grade manuka honey has been used to treat wounds that aren't healing well. I suppose you would have to ask your doctor about it but they do sell it at the pharmacy and even sell dressings with it on the gauze.

I had tried manuka honey on other ulcers I had while pregnant and it did absolutely nothing except make it sticky.

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