Livedoid vasculopathy

Hi Zenk, I hope the Xaralto works out for you! I had Amnioexcel Plus
tissue application last Nov-Dec. as part of some Drs. experiment in Wound
Care here. From Jan- june of this year I thought I was receiving the
Amnioexcell, but they gave me some other product made from sheep tissue
instead without telling me. My ulcer went from the size of a nickle to the
size of a 50 cent piece. I no longer go to Wound care, since I don't trust
them.

We do Xarelto and it seems to have helped. No new ulcers would be a blessing!🙏

Hi Shiela, I look at the LV posts when they happen too. Still chronic but taking Xarelto daily with the hope of preventing new ulcers. Zenk

It is sort of active. I look at it when it pops up, but don't know how
many others do. I have had LV for over 20 years.

Hi Tngbell, , I am glad your husband got a diagnosis after so much suffering. Getting a diagnosis is a great start because now you can concentrate on what works for this illness. Hyperbaric therapy would definitely help get oxygen to his wounds and help to heal them. If he could enroll in a trial or any way he could get HBO would help. I have medicare too so I know they do not pay for LV wounds. I take Xarelto 15 mg. per day to treat my LV. Blood thinning seems to be an important part of treating LV. Any way we can get oxygen to the blocked tiny vessels is key. Does he take blood thinners? Keep going to a wound center to be on the lookout for infection. I am able to get Mepelex bandages prescribed by the wound center to apply to the wounds. They stay in place and don't hurt to remove. They are life savers for me especially when wounds are over my ankle bones. They are foam padded and great. Does he have topical pain killer? Ask the wound center about it . I have used it over the years. Keep in touch, Zenk

My husband was only diagnosed in January but had been suffering with for 2 years. We had been going to a Wound Care Center who just debrided and tried differing wound dressings. Finally in December one of the doctors at the Wound Center said we really needed to see another vascular doc since the first one had found nothing wrong and she was convinced vascular issues were the root of the problem. In January we serendipitously encountered the very doctor she wanted us to see when he was admitted to the hospital with heart issues! He then referred us to derma pathologist who did a biopsy and diagnosed LV. Since then we have been desperately seeking help. Hyperbaric treatment was recommended in the research I found but Medicare will not pay for it unless you have diabetes. We are now going to UT Southwest in Dallas to be tested to see if Hyperbaric is even feasible for his body. They have said they might put him in a trial just to get it approved. We go Friday for the assessment. It is a horrible disease and I admire my husband for not giving up. He does his own wound care now with home health only coming twice a week.

Hi Tngbell, Yes the LV site is active. Tell us about your experience with LV . Zenk

I had to change back to Aspirin within a day. The Xarelto made my nose bleed

I'm wondering if this thread or another is still active. I've been checking on Mayo sites, but have found nothing. Thank you.

Hello Zenk,
Thank you for your replay. I appreciate your prompt replies always. I started with HBO treatment and had 5 treatments until now but don't feel/see any changes yet. My right ankle is still swelling and the ulcers are still the same. I am planning to take at least 20 sittings in the HBO for 1 hour. And am taking 1 xarelto of 20mg daily.
Can you recall how many HBO sittings did you have and after which one did you feel any better?
Thank you and regards,
Eva