Very red leg

[Allanmac]

My partner who is 90 has type 2 diabetes, he had a fall in September and is still getting his leg dressed, unfortunately he has had cellulitis twice, his leg where the leg is is very red
The nurse who dresses his leg says his leg is red due to the blood cells being broken, he has tried a compression stocking but I had to take it off as it was to tight , we are going back to the nurse on Wednesday
I am looking for other ways of improving the circulation in his leg eg home equipment like electrical feet massage or a TENS machine
He uses a rollator for walking but of course being winter we are a bit restricted
Any advise would be appreciated

 

[Leadinglights]

My partner who is 90 has type 2 diabetes, he had a fall in September and is still getting his leg dressed, unfortunately he has had cellulitis twice, his leg where the leg is is very red
The nurse who dresses his leg says his leg is red due to the blood cells being broken, he has tried a compression stocking but I had to take it off as it was to tight , we are going back to the nurse on Wednesday
I am looking for other ways of improving the circulation in his leg eg home equipment like electrical feet massage or a TENS machine
He uses a rollator for walking but of course being winter we are a bit restricted
Any advise would be appreciated

If he can keep his feet moving by having something like they give you on an aeroplane which is a blow up cushion or even a hot water bottle which is firm but floppy. Gentle massaging will help circulation.
Electrical devices are not recommended for people who are diabetic.
If the nurse thinks compression stockings are a good idea then they can be prescribed and would need to be the correct size and amount of compression for the purpose.

 

[Inka]

Welcome @Allanmac and sorry to hear about your partner’s leg. I agree with @Leadinglights ‘s advice above. I definitely wouldn’t use any electrical device on it. I’d also be checking with the nurse re massage before trying that. I’d say that keeping his foot/leg moving would be best - little and often. So, maybe set a timer and have him do a little exercise every hour or two if he can. The blow up cushions mentioned above are good but even toe wiggling and foot bending can help.

If in any doubt or if you have any concerns that his leg is worsening, don’t be afraid to phone the nurse before Wednesday.

 

[Allanmac]

Many thank for the information

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hope your appointment goes well on Wednesday @Allanmac

 

[Allanmac]

If he can keep his feet moving by having something like they give you on an aeroplane which is a blow up cushion or even a hot water bottle which is firm but floppy. Gentle massaging will help circulation.
Electrical devices are not recommended for people who are diabetic.
If the nurse thinks compression stockings are a good idea then they can be prescribed and would need to be the correct size and amount of compression for the purpose.

A friend was mentioning a foot excersise machine or a foot massager Can anyone recommend something please

 

[Leadinglights]

A friend was mentioning a foot excersise machine or a foot massager Can anyone recommend something please

There are various things like under desk cyclers at varying prices from £10 up to hundreds but something like this may be suitable and cheap from Amazon
Mini Stepper Under Desk Exerciser Foot Pedal Foldable Fitness Stair Stepper Green Pedal Exercisers

 

[Allanmac]

There are various things like under desk cyclers at varying prices from £10 up to hundreds but something like this may be suitable and cheap from Amazon
Mini Stepper Under Desk Exerciser Foot Pedal Foldable Fitness Stair Stepper Green Pedal Exercisers

Thank you