Help needed for poor circulation to legs - Red necrosis (updated 26/01/15)

Before intervention

Hi Gary,

I was browsing through your website and saw your article on leg circulation:

I have the exact same ailment which seems to be getting progressively worse. I take 13.5mg of warfarin per day due to multiple blood clots, which has in effect cause much of the problems in my legs. I suppose, my venous issues are compounded with varicose veins which have increasingly developed due to incompetent valves.

Before intervention

I have seen many GPs who are seemingly baffled at how to manage my condition. The prescription so far has been compression stockings which I have learned actually cut off the circulation and cellular respiration in the legs causing ulcers to remain open indefinitely. I have since banished the stockings and applied zinc oxide regularly which has healed up the ulcers. Now I am left with the red necrosis like the gentleman in the above link, which is slowly creeping up my legs.

If I could get the condition that gentleman's legs healed to it would be heaven!


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Gary:


A few years have passed and I can report that the gentleman who owns the legs in this photo is now well into his 70's and his legs are better than ever.  He is a regular walker and in good health.

After intervention

When he first came to see me, he was in distress and I was shocked at the state his legs were in.  My, how things have changed!

Let's be real about this condition: It is indicative of seriously poor circulation to the legs and this may be a precursor to eventual lower leg amputation.  To beat it, we can not afford to mess about.

The nutrition interventions I may recommend depend upon each individual's special circumstances and must also be mindful of what medications they may be on.  For example: Vitamin E may augment the anti clotting effects of Warfarin, so the obvious action is to reduce the amount of Warfarin if we decide to give you vitamin E (This may need the cooperation of your Dr).

The big breakthrough, of late, is iodine deficiency which we can now test for.

After intervention

By far the best first action is to obtain a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and possibly a Thyrodine test (contact me by phone to discuss).  I am not keen on giving you a "One Size - Fits All" list of advice for a serious health issue.  We must get it right.

For example: You may be lacking zinc but you may actually have too much; you may need more vitamin C but then again it may be copper you need more of.  You may have far too much calcium in your soft tissues and not enough magnesium.  Do you need more fat and protein?  Who knows?  The only way we can know for sure is through the HTMA.

So, the first step you will need about a gram of natural undyed hair that you send to Pacific Health.  The process of analysis takes 3-4 weeks from the date you send in the hair sample.  Once you have your copy of the report you need to contact me to arrange a time to go through the report together.  If you do not live in Wellington, New Zealand, then we can do this either over the phone or with Skype (I prefer Skype).

Oh! - It might be worth taking several photos of your legs so that you have something to refer to in a year or so from now.  Improvements can be very subtle and easily missed.  Photos do the job well and can be matched with other measures such as distanced walked with comfort.

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More related articles:

http://blog.garymoller.com/2015/01/first-aid-treatment-for-severe-ankle.html

http://blog.garymoller.com/2015/01/my-ankle-fracture-dislocation-two-weeks.html

http://blog.garymoller.com/2008/01/how-to-prevent-deep-vein-thrombosis-in.html

http://blog.garymoller.com/2008/09/do-natural-health-therapies-work.html

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Here is an update about how natural therapies really do work

Natural therapies really do work when matched to a person's specific needs and given plenty of time and patience.

Please go here to see the original photographs of these legs and judge for yourself the remarkable turnaround that this man has achieved with a few vitamins, minerals, diet changes and massage.

He is an enthusiastic walker, proud again to show off his long legs!

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Poor Circulation to Legs - Natural Therapies continue to work their magic

"Hi Gary
I hope you had a great Christmas with the family.

I thought I would show you these great pictures compared to June of  those legs.  There is a big difference."

"F"

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Gary:

The first two photos are of "F's" legs which were in dire trouble earlier this year.  Medical interventions were failing to stem the deteriorating

 condition of his legs.  We began a programme based on nutrition and self massage.  The last two photos were taken late December 2008.

The results speak for themselves.

For the original article, please go here.....

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I have a pain in the right leg, deep inside the leg

"Although I'm in the USA and you are in NZ, maybe you have some I deas that could help me.
I have a pain in the right leg, deep inside the leg, back and to the right of the knee (but not in the joint).
The pain starts after about 5-10 minutes of walking (used to walk 3 miles every day, can't do that anymore).
Sometimes it's so intense I can't continue walking, sometimes I can walk it off.
The pain started about 3 years ago, then went (almost away) for close to a year, and now is back with a vengeance.
I've had the following tests done:
Ultrasound of the leg.
X rays of the leg
Neurology test
MRI
Chiropractor
Naturopath
No one can find the cause.
I'm a 70 year (in December) male, in good health and shape, and really don't relish the idea of becoming a couch potato.
Now there is a suggestion of injections of novocaine or cortisone.
What do you think?
Any advice.suggestions would be greatly appreciated."

Les
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Gary:

Les, There is always the possibility of a blood clot in the back of the leg; but the tests you have had more or less eliminate that.  That is good news.

The most obvious possibility, going from the description you have given, is a tendonitis/bursitis of the the iliotibial band.  It is very common in walkers and runners.  Here is what you do:

• Go to an experienced sports massage therapist and get a thorough massage of the iliotibial band, including the hamstrings, backside and front thigh muscles.  It is likely that there will be a tight, painful and possibly slightly swollen area at the point of discomfort felt when walking.  You will probably discover that you have painful knotts in the backside muscles.  You will need at least three thorough massages weekly and maybe several more for a lasting benefit.
• Complete the Active Elements Assessment to work out your mineral salts needs.  If the injury is what i suspect, then there is a strong association with depletion of calcium fluoride and silica salts which give connective tissues their strength and pliability.
• Get some flax and fish oil supplements into your body daily.  These improve the health of collagen as well as having a natural anti-inflammatory effect.

Please read my previous articles and advice about cortisone injections and you will be able to jusdge for yourself my opinion about these.

Please let us know how you get on Les.

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Statins and muscle - leg pain

Gary: I read your blog and wanted you to know that I was a perfectly healthy 48 year old woman who took no medications until the use of Zocor for cholesterol for 6 weeks. This led to muscle pain that has lasted 1 and 1/2 years. I have yet to find relief and feel this condition is getting worse instead of better. If you have any advice in my case for supplements, nutrition or exercise, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Gary Moller comments:
The most common side effect of statins is muscle pain and weakness, a condition called rhabdomyolysis, most likely due to the depletion of Co-Q₁₀, a nutrient that supports muscle function. The consequences can be lasting and devastating due to the pain and the loss of function. In the elderly, the risk of serious injury by stumbling and falling is high enough as it is!

Cholesterol is essential for life and anything that messes around with normal cholesterol physiology is unwanted. Especially when there are safe natural alternatives. For more about cholesterol and statins, please read the article about the dangers of statin drugs by Sally Fallon and Mary Eng. Sally recently toured New Zealand to promote the merits of traditional foods. She happens to be married to a New Zealander (Which means she's OK).

According to the authorities, this and other unpleasant side effects are rare. This is rubbish: When giving a talk last year to about 60 elderly people, three of the audience approached me afterwards to ask me about their muscle pain associated with statin use. Given the presumption that a minority of the audience was on statins this is hardly an indication of "rare".

What is scandalous is the fact that these drugs continue to be prescribed.

What can be done to manage the muscle pain caused by statins?
The first step is to attempt to replenish the nutrients that might have been depleted by the statins and which may be ongoing since even what may be regarded as a nutriitious diet may not be sufficient to make up what may be a substantial deficit. You are assuming what is essentially a heart healthy diet and lifeStyle:

• Take supplementary Coenzyme Q10 daily. This is at the top of the list. Every person taking cholesterol lowering medication should be taking CoQ10 as a matter of course, as might anybody with heart or cardiovascular disease.
• Assume a natural foods diet that is rich in the fat soluble vitamins and healthy fats and oils. Please refer to the wealth of information on the Weston Price Foundation web site. Their cook books are highly recommended. Have a small amount of protein in each meal.
• Take a combination of Natural Vitamin E, fish oil, lecithin, Vitamin C and Lysine. These have multiple functions, including improving circulation, protecting the arteries from free radical damage and may even reduce muscle pain.
• I am particularly fond of Floradix Magnesium for muscle pain. While these are quite pricey products, their quality is unsurpassed. Taking twice the recommended amount for a week or so and then dropping down to the ongoing recommendations for a few months may be beneficial.
• Arrange to have a once to twice weekly massage of the legs, back and shoulders to assist circulation and to relax the muscles (Blood flows much better trough soft, spongy muscles).

After about three months of this commence a steady and regular buildup in exercise:

• Muscle strengthening exercises - a gym would be ideal twice a week
• Endurance exercise three times a week building carefully up to doing one walk per week that is two or more hours, such as a leisurely hike in the bush. Get outdoors!
• Take your time and listen to your body as to how much you do. Rest between sessions and keep those massages going!

You will note that I am asking you to concentrate on your basic health for a few months before stressing your body with exercise. While exercise is essential for maintaining health, it is a waste of time if the body is unable to respond to its stimulus. Too many exercise experts dive right in with a thrashing of exercise with little of no long term benefit and sometimes do harm. Its a put off that is best avoided until body and mind are ready.

If you find these recommendations helpful I would like to know. I thrive on feedback. If they do help, you might want to keep them going, although you can relax a bit on the supplements; but keep the diet and exercise going consistently.

You may also benefit from testing your body PH. An acidic body is often closely associated with chronic pain.

If you are under the care of a health practitioner, please consult with them about this advice before making any changes and please heed their advice. Thank you.