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..
Hooray! I'm glad your doctor found a specialist for you. There is a PG specialist in Lexington; there aren't many dermatologists who have a lot of experience with this. It's worth the travel to check it out. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteNo, no one signs up for this.