Foot ulcer

OldMeg Thanks for the advice. I had hoped to find someone of you all who has lived the same experience and could tell me just how long theirs had taken to heal.

I used manuka honey on the thin skin on the back of one of my legs which ‘wept’ endlessly when torn.

It cleared up very quickly and has been better since I tried it. The only think you have to be aware of is that not ALL manuka honey is equal so do google first to find out the details .

I believe ulcers are notoriously slow to heal as you want them to heal well with no pockets of infection. So slow and steady is the way.

Hope yours is getting there even if it takes time.

They do or did use maggots, as nasty as that sounds they are fantastic creatures for eating away the dead skin and making the blood flow properly I remember that being used a few years ago on the NHS but don’t know if it is still happening
I think we ought to be encouraged to use more natural things like that better than the million chemicals we now adore I think every problem has a natural antidote given to us in the earth but we spurn them and prefer the laboritory and our own chemical concoctions

Jura2 - not diabetic: the first thing they tested.
Tegan2 - Yuck! No thanks.

Are you diabetic?

Don't they use maggots [or is that for something else?]....

Doctors used to use sugar on ulcers.

Manuka is expensive but surely worth it It’s a great healer and I m sure there was a period when it was used by community nurses bandaging (older) legs in the NHS maybe not now I m not sure This is the medical honey not just a jar off the shelf
www.victoriahealth.com/product/Meloderm-Manuka-Honey-UMF-Factor-15/11320

Manuka honey - expensive but very good for leg ulcers. It goes a long way.

Ialuset cream is said to be good for healing ulcers.

silverling your tip also very useful and true. I do try to put my foot up when possible.

Manuka honey: have just looked it up. Very expensive. I hope the salt water remedy the hospital gave me (boil a glass of water and add a teaspoon of salt) works for me first.

BlueBelle Anniebach If I need to return to the specialist, will certainly ask about Manuka honey. Have not heard of it. Thanks for the tip.

Our feet bear full body weight which can slow healing because of the constant pressure. Good luck. Hope it improves soon but it may be a while.

Actually, the dermatological hospital I went to Yesterday (supposed to be the best in Italy), have recommended wet packs of salt water, plus a topical cream. I now sleep with a freezer bag over my foot so as not to wet the sheets. It's interesting, dirt cheap and let's see if it works!

Do ask about honey used fir healing ulcers

Isn’t it to do with the skin being thin in that area, is that what Manuka honey is good for ? I m sure I ve read that honey is used on leg ulcers maybe worth asking about

That's a shame I'm not sure why they take so long to heal but they certainly need professional care. I'm glad to hear you are getting that and I hope it heals up soon.