Reviewer: jmarkitell, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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I have 2 large, non healing wounds located on the side of my ankle and the back of my leg. I believe it was a result of a Vibrio or similar water pathogen that caused the wound to slowly grow to expose my calf's tendon. During the initial infection, pain was disproportionately high and I tried Medihoney as one of the potential dressings when I enrolled at the city's advanced wound care cen ... Show Full Comment

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I have 2 large, non healing wounds located on the side of my ankle and the back of my leg. I believe it was a result of a Vibrio or similar water pathogen that caused the wound to slowly grow to expose my calf's tendon. During the initial infection, pain was disproportionately high and I tried Medihoney as one of the potential dressings when I enrolled at the city's advanced wound care center. The honey caused a very pronounced stinging that was intolerable after about an hour. I was forced to use Santyl for debridement and dressing. Later, when the wound was less inflamed and painful, I tolerated the Medihoney much better and was satisfied with it's results. I would not recommend this for initial treatment of very painful or inflamed wounds until the wound site has settled down somewhat, after which it is better tolerated...at least in my case. My infection has been going on for roughly 18 months. After treatment with IV antibiotics, sharp debridement as well as Santyl/Enzyme debridement, I am seeing some healing, although my tendon is still exposed. I am using the Medihoney currently and have no burning from it and the healing continues
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Reviewer: crzyoldone, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I developed a wound on my achilles heel area. The wound care clinic had me use a protocol that included cleaning with normal saline, cleaning with VASHE, surrounding the wound with zinc oxide, treating the wound with first Mupirocin ointment then covering that with Medihoney. After a dressing was applied I was instruced to use this procedure once a day. The first week was fine but the second week ... Show Full Comment

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I developed a wound on my achilles heel area. The wound care clinic had me use a protocol that included cleaning with normal saline, cleaning with VASHE, surrounding the wound with zinc oxide, treating the wound with first Mupirocin ointment then covering that with Medihoney. After a dressing was applied I was instruced to use this procedure once a day. The first week was fine but the second week I was awakened numerous times during the night with a stabbing pain in the wound. It felt like a needle was being stuck in the wound over and over. This was also occuring during the daytime. It became so painful I could not walk or sleep without a lot of pain. The nurse at the wound care clinic said that a very few people develope a reaction that feels like it is burning the wound and advised me to stop using it. Within minutes of cleaning and redressing the wound without the Medihoney, the pain was gone. Please be aware that this level of pain is not normal for the healing process and if you have it you should consult with your doctor.
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Reviewer: BeesRock!, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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For years I have used honey as a wound dressing. As an avid cyclist I have used road rash for side by side comparison of healing rates between honey or otc antibiotic ointment. Honey was significantly superior in rate of recovery and less scarring. I also use it for burns and sunburns mixed with raw Aloe Vera. I also use essential oils in combination with honey at times.

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For years I have used honey as a wound dressing. As an avid cyclist I have used road rash for side by side comparison of healing rates between honey or otc antibiotic ointment. Honey was significantly superior in rate of recovery and less scarring. I also use it for burns and sunburns mixed with raw Aloe Vera. I also use essential oils in combination with honey at times.
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Reviewer: countrygirl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My husband is diabetic. He got a sore on his lower leg. I gave him the manuka honey to apply to his skin. We put dressing over it. Within a day or two, the wound was healed. We were VERY impressed. We've used it ever since.

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My husband is diabetic. He got a sore on his lower leg. I gave him the manuka honey to apply to his skin. We put dressing over it. Within a day or two, the wound was healed. We were VERY impressed. We've used it ever since.
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