Boston?

It seems my dermatologist wants me to see a specialist in Boston. When I moved to NYC from Kansas City, I began to be spoiled by having everything within a $15 cab ride. After living here for over ten years I have been conditioned to think 'if it isn't here who needs it'. The only exception I have come up with so far has been Wal-Mart (I know that $5 bucks for a bottle of store brand aspirin is NOT normal).

Now it seems my condition will send me seeking treatment or advice in Boston. They want me to to some type of treatment that will heal up my leg and get me off of the prednisone. My dosage has been reduced which is why some of the ulcer has returned. As one can see the sore has become 'bumpy' and red. The bumps are very soft and 'spongy', not really a source of pain. However the general area is painful, stinging, especially during a shower. This stinging has also awoken me from sleep. I pop a few Tylenol and go back to sleep or at least try to.

I didn't sign up for this bullshit but it seems I'm stuck with it..

Stinging returns

Part of my usual routine is that after I shower I let my leg 'dry out'. Prior to bandaging my leg for the day I cover my ulcer with a topical steroid. If still damp, the steroid lotion wont stick to my skin. I noticed the other day that while i was watching TV waiting for my leg to dry, I began to sense a sting. Over the last few days it has become more so.

unfortunately this pic show that I have some flare ups coming in around the lower edge. This stings. The next time I go to the dermatologist, I'm sure I'll be getting a shot.