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Thanks John. Have not found a specialist regarding the toe drainage. Occupational Therapist and wound care people’s directives are to tightly wrap toes and legs which supposedly will control swelling but the problem is the drainage. After several hours, the toe wrappings and top of foot will be soppy with lymph fluid. Extended periods of time wrapped tightly, wet, dark and no air results into a fungus breeding environment. Now I am treating the toes and foot without the use of wrappings while taking antibiotics. What I need is a specialist who knows how to repair and seal off this constant drainage. It is especially bad when I put weight on the foot . It’s like water in a balloon; put pressure on the balloon and the water squirts out.
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@exislander I was struggling along with the swelling in my right leg until I saw a lymphedema specialist who scheduled some tests to diagnose my condition and come up with a treatment plan. I'm really glad that I was able to go to Mayo Clinic Rochester to help me figure out what was going on. Among the tests I had done was a lymphoscintigram which checks your lymph system for blockages (In my non medical opinion☺). Mayo Clinic has some information here on Lymphedema:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374687
I’m not sure if it is an option for you but if it is, the Mayo Clinic is very good at diagnosing health issues that are difficult to diagnose. If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, you can contact one of their appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here:
Mayo Clinic Contact Information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments
I can relate to your wanting to get it over and stop the leaking but I would also want to know if you plug the leak between the toes is that going to cause a problem in a different area of the body.
Hoping you find some answers soon...
John