Originally Posted by PurpleFoot721

Thank you Littlepaw,

Keeping my foot elevated and gentle massage are the only things that I have found so far that keep my foot from turning that awful purple color, and the only things that my doctors have recommended so far. It doesn't go to normal, at best it looks like I have a sunburn but that's better than purple. I have been in for doppler scans and CT scans to make sure that blood flow is normal and that there are no clots. Other than an issue with a non union of 1 joint, they all came back normal believe it or not. Although my hands don't get nearly that bad, keeping them moving as much as possible keeps the blood flowing and also keeps the skin color fairly normal. It doesn't take the pain away, but I do think that being able to keep them moving has helped keep the pain levels at a lower level. As for a Jacuzzi, my next door neighbor has one. Since we share a yard for our dogs and to have a park like setting, I'm sure that won't be an issue. I will also look into kiniseo tape. I have never heard of it until now.

Lit Love,

I was just wondering, how far along were you when you had your first blocks done? I ask because, with the reading that I have done, they need to be done in the early stages and preferably within the first 6 months to be effective. I I first noticed symptoms back in January so I am 8 months into this. That, along with it being so aggressive and already spreading to other areas is why I am so hesitant on having them done, and why I am asking for others experiences.