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Purple Toes With Large Sores On Them. Good Circulation As Per Tests. Have RA, CHF. On Coumadin And Amiodarone. Cause Of Sores?

My husband started having purple toes over a year ago, his two great toes got large sores on them , they were removed last Dec., he has good circulation, actually had a test for circulation today, now has sores on two more toes, he has RA, and CHF, among his medications are Coumadin and Amiodarone could either one of the cause the sores? He does not have sugar either.No Dr. can tell us what is causing the sores.
posted on Sun, 3 Nov 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Sores may be due to micro circulation compromise.
Other reason for sore is infection.
You should consult vascular surgeon for it.
As you have written you dont have blood sugar.....i doubt it for micro vascular comprimise.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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Purple Toes With Large Sores On Them. Good Circulation As Per Tests. Have RA, CHF. On Coumadin And Amiodarone. Cause Of Sores?

Hi Sores may be due to micro circulation compromise. Other reason for sore is infection. You should consult vascular surgeon for it. As you have written you dont have blood sugar.....i doubt it for micro vascular comprimise. Get well soon. Thank you.