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Dealing with venous ulcers/leg ulcers

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Douglas Cooper71 Douglas Cooper71 NewcomerOP
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joined Jan 2009
#1 ·
Hey everyone, has anyone here actually dealt with this specific headache before? I'd love to hear how you managed to fix it or if you found any way to make it stop.
Sam Hall15 Sam Hall15 Active Member
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joined May 2006
#2 ·
Typically, you would visit a dermatologist to have a wound culture taken, which allows them to prescribe the appropriate antibiotic therapy. Localized treatment is also essential; if the ulcer is stable, specialized hydrocolloid dressings—specifically 3M—can be applied and changed every few days depending on the wound's progress, all while maintaining regular follow-ups with your specialist. Simultaneously, you must address the underlying cause, which in this case is varicose veins; once the ulcer has healed, these can often be treated through surgical intervention.
Emily Turner52 Emily Turner52 Newcomer
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joined Jul 2011
#3 ·
I was wondering if anyone else here has gone through the ringer dealing with this kind of illness? My husband survived a nasty deep vein thrombosis, and because his circulation in his legs just isn't what it used to be, he ended up developing an ulcer on his left leg... it’s been a constant battle for about eight years now, with some good stretches and then these really rough patches, like right now where the wound is open and he’s having a hard time walking 😢

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