Ointment For Healing?

[allenlondon]

Long shot, I know, but I wondered if anyone here had suggestions for an ointment for this wound.

WARNING! The photo is of a healing wound on the end of an amputated stump, so persons of a nervous disposition, don't click the link.

What I'd like is some sort of ointment/cream/whatever that (a) helps close the wound and heal it, and (b) (wouldn't it be nice) that stops it hurting!

SEE WARNING ABOVE BEFORE CLICKING.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ECEIqQIy_O9zwfSGuS58lvYkoB0F5sxS/view?usp=sharing

Thanks.

A.

[bednobs]

manuka honey is good for infections, but that doesn't look infected to me. I concur with woofgang - getting off it will help

[bednobs]

unless of course you have another illness or on medication that may mask signs of infection

[allenlondon]

Yes, I did use manuka way back when there was infection, and it helped, but no, it’s no longer infected.

Ferlew - I dug out some hydrocolloidal dressings (similar to Granulax) and they are an improvement already, so many thanks for the reminder.

Allen

[ferlew]

So pleased it jogged your memory allenlondon.
The other thing Mr F used for healing was vitE capsules, as advised to him by Odstock hospital. Just pierced a hole in them and put on a small ammount and let it soak in.

[Theland]

Allen, I am sorry for your pain and daily discomfort.
Would advice from fellow amputees not help?
Say, from veterans who are cared for by the army?
Just a thought. I wish you well.

[anneasquith]

No alcohol for 18 years, well done alenlondon. Sorry your stump is painful ‘

[allenlondon]

Thanks anne, but as I said above, it’s my fault anyway, and it could be loads worse! (Think George Best.)

[anneasquith]

This is true. Lots of people have addictions of something or other . To overcome them must be very very difficult and should be commended .

[allenlondon]

Just one extra question: I understand that ointments aren't going to cure my stump 'wound', but is there any sort of ointment which cuts down the PAIN level? It doesn't hurt until I walk - and as explained above, I really DO have to walk - so is there any ointment which I can put directly onto the wound to make it less sensitive?

There are various sports aerosols which allegedly take away the pain from knocks etc., so are there any sprays or ointments to do a similar job on open wounds?

I've grinned and borne it for many years, and would like it to stop!

Ta.

A

[bhg481]

Any medics on here might immediately shoot this suggestion down but how about babies' teething jelly. When our daughter was teething I tried some on my tongue and it made it numb; it can't be harmful or poisonous but might, of course, require saliva to activate it (difficult in your case).

[Sparkles62]

I would dab it with neat Lavender oil. It has very strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties. I have great success with it with open and infected wounds.

[allenlondon]

Love lavender, but is it an anaesthetic?

[woofgang]

I still think the best option is to chase up your medical care contacts as advised and ask them about pain relief. This is going to sound cruel but I will say it. In some circs pain has its uses....take the pain away and it becomes possible for the sufferer to do more damage :(

[woofgang]

NO do not put lavender oil or anything else on it without medical advice.

[Mamyalynne]

I also agree that you should contact the Tissue Clinic tomorrow.

I doubt any topical anaesthetic will give you relief you need, try to plan your activities in short bursts and rest it non weight bearing as much as possible to allow full healing.

[allenlondon]

Yes, of course you’re right, woofgang, mamya. My ‘care team’ isn’t much use - most of my prosthetic department was sold to a private company about a decade ago, and what was a flagship hospital is now very average.

This will pass; the pain comes and goes, and when it goes, life is delightful.

This has been a useful exercise, concentrating the mind on what I should be doing.

Thank you for your kind interest.

[woofgang]

any time Allen. I was thinking about the tissue clinic, not the prosthesis folk

[allenlondon]

Yes, agreed. The Tissue Clinic gave good advice. Like all NHS areas today (and I’m talking pre-covid, so probably worse now), it’s hard to get through to them, but I’ll have a go.

[woofgang]

many of them now have an email contact on their website

[GenuineclAss]

Marigold (Calendula) Oil has the best skin healing properties of any other natural remedy. A little goes a long way, so best to get a small amount first, just to try it. It won't irritate, but unfortunately it isn't a remedy for pain.
Please have a look at this link, as it appears to have a video to watch for stump pain management. Worth a try.
Hope everything goes well for you - I've heard it takes a few 'fittings' before they get a prosthetic device to be as comfortable as possible.
Good luck, mate!

https://www.neuromodulation.com/amputation-pain