Venacura and Leg Ulcers

So I tweeted yesterday that Dad and I have been experimenting with a medication to help heal his leg ulcers. I had done some research a bit ago about healing venous leg ulcers and came across a french pine extract that is used for healing them. We took the information to his doctor because we don’t want to interfere with whatever the Wound Care is trying (and failing), and the doctor said it wouldn’t help his type of ulcer.

But he did say to try this drug called Venacura, which is for “spider veins” but works in a way to help strengthen veins and increase blood-flow. Apparently he didn’t actually expect us to try it, but dad has been taking it for the last month and a half and it’s starting to work (usually takes 2 months). I’m hoping it can heal his current ulcer completely that he’s had for the last year.

Prior to his current ulcer, he had been ulcer free for about a year or two due to hyperbaric chamber treatments. Prior to -that- he had the same leg ulcers for YEARS. Imagine having non-healing, seeping wounds on your leg for years? Disgusting. I am going to link to a picture of -that- ulcer, but it’s not a very nice image so I wouldn’t look if you have a weak stomach (Link to nasty picture).

I haven’t been able to find any listed side effects of this Venacura medication, and the company doesn’t list any either. Of course that is disconcerting, but right now it is working and dad gets regular check-ups and blood-work and this medication is helping so..