Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Reviewing options.

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Trying to sort out which type of wound care, I thought I'd... look out there.

Well, though, that depends on the type of wound?  Right, okay.  My type of wound is dry, small, if more complicated due to there being diabetes involved.  Even with diabetes being... reduced... significantly... the damage may well be done.  At least the ultrasound device should that my veins, or arteries?  Whichever, but whatever they looked at, were good.  So, it's... more a diabetes thing, not allowing repair.

I got the wound before I lowered the blood sugar.  Though, as mentioned, that may not matter at this point.  But...

So, which type of wound care?  There are several which might work, as is.  The problem is, the doctors, so far, have wanted to open the wound, to make it a wet wound.  Why?  My guess is that dry wounds don't heal quickly, well, or possibly ever.  Which is why they want the "scab" off.  The first doctor didn't tell me that.  This second doctor did.

I'm... just... taking a bit of time.  To use ointment to soften the scab.  And to... get ready for the process.  But, I did find, to me, what seems a solid resource.  As well, I did look up some of the items suggested, for wet and dry wounds.  And have them in my basket.  The thing is... no... I'll... go with several types for wet wounds.  As that really is what two out of two doctors, so far, have requested.  Actually, my primary at the VA also, roughly, in a sideways manner, suggested too.  So... okay.  Might not like it, but... when three doctors agree on a course, even I won't naysay.  Just... whine a bit, as I prepare the process.  So bet it.  As to the vid?

It's not exactly clear, if it's not fully mud, either.  I've got an idea of what I need, and want to try.  I'll try two types, for a while.  See if one works better.  Won't try the medicated, yet.  That will happen if the wound site itself becomes infected over time.

Will try to get this thing managed.

Oh, did make a steak.  Could only eat half.  It was only... so-so.  But... It's food.  I'm going to have coffee.  I did get the glass cooking pots cleaned, dried, and now they are air drying.  The laundry should be done.  I am still up, but I am running out of life for the day.  But I do want coffee, night medicines, some painkillers, and maybe a bit more custard.

Staying up three more hours would be nice.  Then to take the last dose of antibiotics, so I don't have to take anything while I sleep.  Ugh.  Working on things.  Doing my best.  All that jazz.  Later, or goodnight.

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