Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Complications
Foot amputation, any alternatives?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="oomhenry" data-source="post: 678479" data-attributes="member: 134427"><p>QUOTE="lisa2014, post: 678005, member: 140046"]Hi</p><p>I'm new here, my partner suffers from diabetes and has staved off amputation probably about five times or so now. Years ago he had an ulcer at the top of his leg which turned into gangrene, great surgeon and just has a bit of a chunk missing. The main issue in recent years have been the feet, well one mainly, with Charcot foot. I don't know what stage your father is at now, but I would think it's a severe bone infection and will need major antibiotics, my partner was given liquid antibiotics, sorry not sure of name began with a Z he thinks, this was one of several though. The doctors should know. I hope i've not come to this forum too late. This was at Kings hospital in London, they may be able to advise, they want to prevent amputations.</p><p>The local hospital kept wanting to take chunks off, as well as below the knee.</p><p>It could be that your dad has Charcot in the mix which may explain the foot being swollen, you don't have to have an open injury to begin with.</p><p>I really hope you can save your dads leg, do some research into antibiotics as well as talking to his doctors. Even if they have taken other toes, the bone infection could still be there, they have to check, it's really important.</p><p>We've spent four years saving his leg, but it can be done.</p><p>If anyone would like more info on the experience with Charcot please let me know, didn't want to go on too much at this stage.</p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><p>Lisa. Ozone may possibly solve the problem . Research it. Diabetic ulcers heal very quickly when exposed to ozone.</p><p>Edited dangerous medical advice . Anna 29</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="oomhenry, post: 678479, member: 134427"] QUOTE="lisa2014, post: 678005, member: 140046"]Hi I'm new here, my partner suffers from diabetes and has staved off amputation probably about five times or so now. Years ago he had an ulcer at the top of his leg which turned into gangrene, great surgeon and just has a bit of a chunk missing. The main issue in recent years have been the feet, well one mainly, with Charcot foot. I don't know what stage your father is at now, but I would think it's a severe bone infection and will need major antibiotics, my partner was given liquid antibiotics, sorry not sure of name began with a Z he thinks, this was one of several though. The doctors should know. I hope i've not come to this forum too late. This was at Kings hospital in London, they may be able to advise, they want to prevent amputations. The local hospital kept wanting to take chunks off, as well as below the knee. It could be that your dad has Charcot in the mix which may explain the foot being swollen, you don't have to have an open injury to begin with. I really hope you can save your dads leg, do some research into antibiotics as well as talking to his doctors. Even if they have taken other toes, the bone infection could still be there, they have to check, it's really important. We've spent four years saving his leg, but it can be done. If anyone would like more info on the experience with Charcot please let me know, didn't want to go on too much at this stage.[/QUOTE] Lisa. Ozone may possibly solve the problem . Research it. Diabetic ulcers heal very quickly when exposed to ozone. Edited dangerous medical advice . Anna 29 [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Diabetes Complications
Foot amputation, any alternatives?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…