I what? Wound Specialist? My Doctor has to get a referral?

Hi Hatley! I'm glad you started this discussion, I was worried about you and wondering how it went at the dermatologist yesterday. It's probably a good idea to go to the wound specialist, not only for healing purposes, but to find out exactly what it is. In finding that out, measures can be taken to speed the healing process and (hopefully) prevent it in the future. I though of allergies and perhaps insect bites, but why would it only be on one leg? I hope the cortisone cream is giving relief and helping to speed up the healing. Can you prop your foot up on a hassock while you myLot? I know you will find a solution to myLotting and following Dr's orders. We are women, and used to doing two (or more) things at once.

Have no clue that there even was such a thing as a wound specialist. Hope the antibiotics and the cream help you though As for doing both, at least try to put your feet up in the air on a footstool or some books or something, that's better than nothing

a rash can be considered a wound if it doesn't heal after a certain time they are probably afraid you are going to get static ulcers and that's why they want you to keep your legs elevated. Can you put a footstool under your table and raise one or both feet while you mylot?

I see you got your answer on what a wound specialist is. As for elevating your foot, you can put a chair next to you with as many pillows as it takes to lift that leg up..:)

Yes, being positive is very important. A wound specialist? Could you have been stung or bitten? Hmmm. An allergy sounds about right. And now days there are so many that it could be. Indoors and out. Molds, pollen,etc. They could do an allergy test too. It is hard for you to be assured of using the correct medication if you don't know for sure what the problem is.

Hi Hatley, I am so sorry that I am not able to help you on that, and I dare not tell you what to do with your legs. But from what I know that probably the wound specialist will do is to analyze your skin type and what you are allergic to and then he will probably find a most suitable medicine that will not worsen your wound since you are diabetic. The cortisone cream probably is a anti defamation cream that kill most of the bacteria or fungus on your skin. Some people will react to the cortisone and you need to consult your doctor for the application.

Wound specialists deal in lesions and wounds that are on going. They can be a doctor, podiatrist, nurse, or physical therapist. They should be able to tell you if any of it has to do with an allergic reaction. The good thing about seeing one is have to attend yearly continuing education courses in order to stay up to date on the latest,most effective treatments. At least you are proactive with your health care. I know a diabetic who isn't! That scares me.

I'm not sure what a wound specialist is but I know they care for wounds that are slow to heal. I hope you get good news on Monday! Get some books or a chair or something and put it next to where your computer is and prop your leg up on it. Poor circulation is nothing to mess with--my uncle lost both his legs to poor circulation. Of course that was awhile back and they may have advanced techniques now but don't count on it, do what your doctor tells you to. myLot is NOT as important as your legs! Stay well!!

i dont know what to say. my mother also has diabetes and so far there is nothing happened to her like that. but if the doctor told you to keep it elevated then i guess you need to do that harley. just give it an hour then an hour of mylot then an hour again to elevate tour leg. i dont know what is a wound specialist but it sounds like he is expert regarding wounds. he would advice you the best on what to do specially you that you have diabetes. remember to elevate your legs dear. hugs

Type with your toes? No seriously, I don't know what a wound specialist does, but probably deals with a long term sore that isn't healing. Maybe this will be a really good thing to get a wound specialist on it.

Hi Hatley I don’t have any experience with wound specialists but I wanted to respond to your discussion so I could tell you not to worry and that it is probably a good thing to see another doctor, it doesn’t have to be serious for a another opinion and it may just help to clear it once and for all. Keep us posted and good luck...

There really isn't a lot of reason to be afraid of going to visit the specialist. A wound specialist is a doctor that is accustommed to taking care of different kinds of wounds and what you've described on your legs will be far from the ugliest thing that the doctor has ever seen. In fact, I only worked as a nursing assistant and I know that I saw worse than that. They might recommend creams and massage to assist the circulation so that there will be an opportunity to heal a little bit faster. Good luck.

Hiya Hatley, The Wound Specialist must be that specialist in clearing up in infections I suppose that no one else would be able to do properly. Makes sense to me anyhow. I hope he clears it all up for you as any kind of skin complaint is a real pain at anytime. Yes I am a multitasker as well join the Club. Hope you get better soon Hatley. Hugs. Sue.xxx

Hi Hatley, I am sorry to hear about your lesion problem, but I do know you are a positive person and will be able to keep your spirits up. Do follow the instruction of the doctor and do the best you can for yourself. Find out what you can do about the poor blood circulation, does lifting your leg up and down for a while help? Or maybe some kind of rotating exercise? I'm sorry I don't know much about this but I saw some good advice and support from other members here. You know your friends are praying for you and giving you emotional support. Hope that helps you in your treatment. Take care and update us soon.

Hi Hatley, really worry about foot situation. I feel relieved to learn that there are only lesions in red purple. Yeah, I appreciate the bid of the dermatologist done to get the best way to heal your leg. It's true that well blood circulation would help to promote the metabolism and quicken up the recovery. Therefore it's more important to take care of your leg first than to do mylotting. Or try to put your desktop on a dinner table so that you could get your leg rested on the pile high pillows on a chair seat under the table right opposite your seat. And you could lean against the chair back and work on myLot relaxingly with both legs elevated comfortably. There is a clinic here where there is a lady doctor (my good friend) who is excellent to heal the chronic wound of diabetic. She has healed lots of diabetics from avoiding their legs or foot to get amputated. Frankly I don't know the detailed treatment how to heal the wound. I can get the burnt smell of meat while the treatment is taking place in the ward. I can see medical laser and ultrared rays precision instruments in her clinic. She did tell me wound in earlier stage is easier to handle. You are included in my prayer. God bless you. Take care and have a nice day

I'm sorry to hear you are still having issues with your leg. Though you know between the diabetes and the bad circulation it will take more time to resolve than someone who doesn't have such issues. As far as keeping your leg elevated... it depends on where your computer is situated if it's a laptop or a desk top. I have a pc hutch and there's no leg room under it but I'll put my legs on the file drawer or sit on an angle and put my feet up on someething and just sit the keyboard on my lap. I hope for good news from your regular Dr. keep us posted!

A wound specialists checks the progress of a wound. They are trained to know what stages it might be in and act accordingly. They can generally recommend surgery if it needs to be lanced or removed. You should keep it elevated so that blood can get to it quicker instead of traveling all the way through your body. Elevating just keeps the blood flow to a minimum. Do you have a laptop? You could myLot that way.

gee girl. you are quite the wonder woman. mylotting and figuring out how to elevate your leg, etc. im sure you can find something to prop it on. im glad you've let us know whats going on. i know it is scarey with diabetes. i had a male friend for a while i dated that was 64yrs, and as long as he watched his sugar and kept up with things he stayed in great shape. so, as scarey as it is, please keep doing as the doc says. we love and dont want anything happening to you. i get funny spots on my arms sometimes similar to how you say those look and my son who used to be a medical assistant said its bad circulation so hope thats it. only.

Hi Hatley, I feel sorry for your situation I do hope it could be remedied soon.But I can not recall if I know what a Wound Specialist is.Maybe they are the ones who especializes in wounds that really needs prompt attention.Anyway, I'll pray for your quick healing...

Hi Hatley, I am sorry to hear about your lesion problem, but I do know you are a positive person and will be able to keep your spirits up. Do follow the instruction of the doctor and do the best you can for yourself. Find out what you can do about the poor blood circulation, does lifting your leg up and down for a while help? Or maybe some kind of rotating exercise? I'm sorry I don't know much about this but I saw some good advice and support from other members here. You know your friends are praying for you and giving you emotional support. Hope that helps you in your treatment.