Leg wound that won’t heal

Our District Nurse uses honey dressings , they are on prescription

My friend a nursing sister always used honey.

I did ask about honey but the nurse said it might be too abrasive, as I have skin like tissue paper.

I’m another one who would recommend Manuka honey. I had huge success with weeping persistent tears on thinning skin.

My DM always used strong saline, which worked better for her than any meds. She also allowed the air to get to it whenever safe to do so.

My mother had a leg ulcer some years ago. Initially I gave her Manuka honey to dress it with. I suggested she ask the nurse about it, and they supplied it on prescription.

I think that the nurse wont have used honey as they have to use products from an approved list of research based treatments (the formulary). There may also be as there was in my area a carefully audited treatment plan for leg ulcers.

Taking high-dose Vit C and Zinc can be very helpful. I've seen it work wonders.

Definitely Honey I m surprised the nurse hasn’t tried this it’s a great healer

You could try either medical grade manuka honey or paw paw ointment. Both are excellent for healing wounds.

Have you access to a Hyperbaric Chamber?
My friend, also with ulcers which were not healing went for this treatment (you simply sit in a room with extra oxygen) and they healed very quickly.

www.ukhyperbaric.com
hyperbaricoxygentherapy.co.uk/

gilly good nutrition is important for wound healing. I would make sure I was getting enough Vitamin C, protein and zinc and of course keep well hydrated. With leg ulcer dressings the compression is more important in many ways than what is put on the wound as its all about good circulation. Unfortunately they can take a while to get better. I would think you have already been advised to sit with your legs higher than your hips and raise the end of the bed if you can.I hope it heals soon for you.