Pressure sores

[Kandi2]

Morning all! Hopefully you are ok now that winter is stealing in this week.

A quick question please: have developed a small pressure sore and wondering whether a dressing is advisable. Am using Sorbaderm, which is solely a barrier cream. Any ideas, suggestions most welcome. Thank you.

IanD.

[newlands]

You need to contact your doctor then the nurse will come and check it ,that’s what our doctors do

Take care

[Kandi2 in reply to newlands]

Thank you newlands Will do.

You too!

[newlands in reply to Kandi2]

You make sure you do pressure sores are bad and need professional treatment

[Kandi2 in reply to newlands]

Thanks ...I am nagging go practice!

[Bkin]

I would check in with your doctor Ian or visiting nurse if you have one, scroll down to 'When to get medical advice' title on this page: nhs.uk/conditions/pressure-...

[Kandi2 in reply to Bkin]

Thank you, Bkin;

I am trying to get answers from a nurse practitioner.

That link was very interesting, thanks.

[JANET127]

With me if I get leg ulcers or any sore I put the cream on then wrap with Seran Wrap! Yes Seran Wrap does the trick! Hope it helps! JANET127

[Kandi2 in reply to JANET127]

Thank you, Janet. Will mention that name. Què Seran, Seran!! 😊

[peege]

Do see a professional won't you. The sores can deteriorate and then take much longer to heal. Best, in the long run to seek a medic ASAP

[Kristicats]

Please get a nurse or doctor to assess it ASAP as it could turn in to a deep ulcer.

[Kandi2 in reply to Kristicats]

Thank you all. Seeking to treat at home with advice. Now have appointment tomorrow with practice nurse. (First time have lowered my trousers since six of the best at school!!😊

[Kristicats in reply to Kandi2]

All for a good cause😜

[SORRELHIPPO]

After check with Nurse/doctor, the next queston is, how did you get it? Wrinkled clothing, where you sit? seat not wide enough? or is it from when you are lying down? do you need pressure relief, there is all sorts on the market, some available through District Nurses, some need buying, but need advice to avoid wasting money, or merely reducing the pressure in one area of the body and moving it to another. In this case prevention is always better than cure.

[panda22]

I had the same problem. I have lost a lot of weight, down to 6st 8lb. I have little muscle at base of spine. I bought a doughnut cushion and don't get sores any more. You should try one. Mine only cost me £15

[TwinklingStar in reply to panda22]

Which type of cushion did you buy - is it a memory foam one? Thanks Panda.

[panda22]

It is a Millard foam cushion with washable cover. £15.99 from Amazon. Did buy an inflatable one but it was rubbish. Hope this helps

[panda22]

I bought a doughnut cushion. I do not get sores anymore