Sores and blisters on right leg

[Cookyboy1]

High everyone , I have pr3 anca positive vasculitus, (GPA)?. Am in medical remission but my lower right leg has gradually getting worse as of late with blisters and when they break turn to sores as my skin is very thin in that area ,swollen also ,I also have type 2 diabetes left knee that needs replacing and my left shoulder is in a bad way ie I have to take ibuprofen before bed so I can get a good night sleep and then I also have neuropathy in my left leg and left hand ,left leg is always ice cold to just under my knee but have found by wearing bed socks and laying flat in bed that by 3am my leg is warm again ,sorry for rambling on ,my main question is does anyone else suffer with my leg problem ,blisters and sors , thankyou .

[Main1234]

hi

When my husband was first diagnosed these blisters and red marks on his legs was a first sign. Are your bloods being monitored on a regular basis?

His blisters became increasingly worse as did the swelling. He said he could feel the blisters appearing and it was very painful.

I’m sure others will be able to give you more advice but if you haven’t already I would speak to your consultant.

[Katiecatweazel]

Two years ago I had ulcers that suddenly appeared in my right leg and got worse. I was referred urgently to Dermatology at our local hospital and they found a staff infection in that leg which was cleared up; the ulcers disappeared and only the marks remain. I’d suggest referral to a Dermatologist might be an answer for you too. I hope so. All the best.

[Cookyboy1 in reply to Katiecatweazel]

Thanks ,I've had a swab done and awaited the results ,in the mean time backwards and forwards to docs for a dressing change 😀.

[Katiecatweazel in reply to Cookyboy1]

That sounds promising and I hope you will keep us updated. Best wishes.

[Catlover888]

Try to immerse your feet in a hot/warm water before you go to bed and then wear socks, you will find your feet warm up quickly.

[Catlover888 in reply to Catlover888]

Sorry I tried to answer cookyboy1 question.

[Cookyboy1 in reply to Catlover888]

Thankyou ,at the moment I've doubled up on the bed socks on my left leg as that's the leg that's like ice ,after a couple of hours of lying in bed it warms up ,I having an artery scan on both legs in the very near future ,so it's hoping that I can find out more of what's going on .