Ankle sores won't heal

Posted by mookiemookie @mookiemookie, Sep 14, 2016

hi, my elderly mom who has diabetes has some sores on her ankle that were caused by shoes that were tied 2 tight. she has had them for a couple of months, while they have shunk a lot, there is one on the inside of her ankle that just will not heal, her pcp wants her to go to a wound center and take an anti biotic prescription but she has a negative reaction to these.. she can put triple anti biotic ointment on it and it is working very slowly.. it still weeps a little.. should she continue this and if so what do you suggest to get this to heal....

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janetdh | @janetdh | Feb 18, 2017

I have a neuropathic disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome due to an ankle fracture and Type II Diabetes. Recently I had a hangnail on my right big toe that became infected and wouldn't heal even after taking antibiotics. My foot/ankle doctor lanced the toe and supplied me with a cream called ASCEND, a silver Sulfadiazine cream that is used to help people who have severe burns. I had to soak my foot I think 3xs/day and apply the cream. Foot infections are tough. Best wishes.