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got aps and keep having ulcers on my left foot after having dvt it took 13 months for the one I got to go as soon as it closed guess what another one breaks out can't believe I got to go thought all the pain again can't take no more of it got a 3 year old daughter and I can't even run with her it's killing me the keep saying can't run doc want do no think to help as said vein are already broke think I may try private

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Have you seen a vascular surgeon, you will have tests to see if the blood flow to your leg is adequate so it can be treated, diabetics can also have problems with leg ulcers, I must admit on the list of worse conditions leg ulcers is one of the ones I dread

Hope you manage to see someone who can help the least they can do is give you a Doppler test

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johncarver in reply to daisyd

seen the surgeon said no think they can do had a dopper test done last year and I had a good pulse said no point having ok as vein is broke up in that many places after dvt

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GordonL

Hi John, I used to be an operator at a hyperbaric chamber for MS. We also treated people with leg ulcers with very positive results. You might want to look into getting a few "dives" if there is one local to you.

Gordon

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johncarver in reply to GordonL

don't now if there is any round here I have a look thanks

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Hi, some of us have used the London Lupus Centre, privately either with health insurance or self funded, as I did for myself and the children, it really helped me, another thing is making sure your doctor/GP has actually got you one of our specialists, as the right specialist will not only help you, but also your GP practice, let me know if you need some for your area.

MaryF

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johncarver in reply to MaryF

doc don't now what to do i have to do all the dressing for it my self they say ref me to hospital but that a waste of time

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MaryFAdministrator in reply to johncarver

I do suggest as a first point that you send an email to your GP or their secretary explaining that you need more help, I know it is difficult but you do need some help. MaryF

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