HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Lymphedema In Lower Legs

My husband has lymphedema in his lower legs which drain copiously. We have tried bandaging, massage therapy and pnuematic compression, but it has been so painful, he cannot stand it. We've been to wound treatment centers, but only end up with a bigger wound area and infections. Have you any suggestions? My husband is 62, 5'9" and weighs 380 lbs. When he was a volunteer firemen he was injured and he developed a leg infection that damaged his leg. He had worn compression stockings to help the condition. After bumping the back of his leg, the oozing started and has not stopped. We have been trying to deal with problem for almost two years. One doctor suggested an UNA boot but we had to remove it due to the heavy flow of fluid which blistered the healthy skin especially around his ankles. He suffers awful pain and takes tylenol 3 and motrin throughout the day. The wound doctors scraped his leg every two weeks, but the wound grew from the size of my palm to the entire back of his leg. Before this occured, my husband was not on any medication , no high blood pressure, and his blood tests were normal.We are at our wits end and are limited in our financial and insurance. He has been declared disabled because of this condition.
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Really it is a very serious problem. The condition is almost non cure able.The wound does not heal due to continuous out pouring of fluid.Lymph nodes are blocked probably due to previous trauma.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hypertension


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Lymphedema In Lower Legs

Really it is a very serious problem. The condition is almost non cure able.The wound does not heal due to continuous out pouring of fluid.Lymph nodes are blocked probably due to previous trauma.