Gerry,

I read online about the Statis Dermatatis. I don't have swelling. Although i am not sure if the pain that gets worse when standing or the dull ache I feel is from the neuropathy or from this Statis. Mine is not bumpy or cobblestone looking skin and I don't have skin sores, I guess this would come in due time.

I have problems with varicose veins, but the 2 symmetrical discolorations in my ankles are in the areas where there are no signs of overt veins.

What treatment did you have for this condition? It says online that it is related to heart problem....

Mary

I do not have the sores; but their is the discoloration with some pinkish spots under the skin. This started after I had a surgical procedure for my bladder which also caused edema; not necessarily form the Stasis. This was about four or five years ago. The discoloration started very slowly.

Becuase of the PN cannot use any hose for the edema (use med for edema). I use Lubriderm lotion on my feet, ankles(sometimes vaseline on the ankles) and legs every a.m. after washing. This seems to keep the skin smoother and prevent inflamation/sores.

I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed the Stasis. She did give me a prescription; but not good for the PN burning so just stay with the lotion/vaseline. At first I thought it was the Stasis causing the burning pain; but my internist said this was all from the PN. The discoloration can be embarrassing.

The swelling/edema can be related for some to heart problems. I do not have any heart problems.


Gerry

Oh yes, the discoloration is becoming obvious. Although, aesthetically is the least of my worries now but now that you mentioned about "discoloration can be embarrassing", I agree with you. At this point, I don't think my PCP will think that this warrants any medication or more attention because its not of significant size. I want to rub the area with mineral oil mixed with a moisturizer but my hands cannot do it long enough. My hubby has no choice but to do it for me.

What kind of surgical procedure you did for your bladder, if you don't mind. I thought that bladder cannot be operated on.

Mary

I had Cystocele surgery. My bladder prolapsed where it was visable. Mostly due to forcing because of my strong narcotic pain meds causing terrible constipation. I do take Miralax daily; but still have issues.

When i had the Cystocele surgery, the urologist did not take the necessary precautions and the small bowel came down causing me to have Rectocele surgery the following year. When I had the Rectocele surgery performed, I made sure this time I went to a urogynocologist. I wish I had had the urogyny for the Cystocele surgery.

I should have mentioned the venous blood insufficiency seems to pool in the ankles thereby causing heart concern. I did have a specialist look into the venous pooling in the ankles. Tests all showed this had nothing to do with my heart. Sitting for long periods can be a problem. When possible, elevating feet is very beneficial.

I, myself, would not want to rub into ankle/feet areas. I gently put the lotion on without a lot of pressure. Also, if I rubbed; this might aggravate the condition; but would cause my PN to burn even more.


Gerry

Ger,

Thank you for your explanation about your bladder surgery. I asked because my husband has an enlarged bladder. He has been told that there is virtually nothing can be done about it. He has difficulty starting the pee, this is because the bladder does not contract as it should.

Anyway, back to my skin discoloration, I am not physically bothered, not painful nor has unpleasant sensation, it's just aesthetically becoming unpleasant to look at. I will leave it at that for now. I just wanted to make sure that it does not affect the PN pain.

Thank you for your posts.