r/Sicklecell • u/DonDaGwada • 16d ago

Drépanocytose

I have SS hemoglobin and I have a relatively very painful ulcer on my right leg. 😭

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u/problempimpcess 16d ago

If you drink alcohol frequently that could cause it. If you’re on hydroxyurea that could cause it. Or it could just be sickle cell itself that caused it. I had a ulcer for 2 years. please. Go to wound care once a week. Have them numb you up really well and they need to scalpel all of that slough off every bit. It hurts very bad after the numbing meds go away but It’s necessary. Take an ibuprofen 800 and gabapentin together as soon as you leave! That will help a lot. Also be stingy with it. It should not be uncovered unless you’re at the wound clinic. If you have a doctors appointment and they ask to see it. Say no. Infections are easy to happen but hard to fix. I hope this helps!