It’s been nearly two months since I fell on the treadmill. One might expect that would have completed my post-injury healing process. Sadly, I have not.
While the wound itself has closed and new tissue has formed, I am left with significant scaring. I am diligent in protecting my legs by staying out of the sun as much as possible . I’ve been keeping my legs covered at all times. Let me tell you, in 100+ degree weather, this is not an easy task.
In addition to sun protection, I have also tried applying fresh aloe vera gel, Vitamin E oil, Maderma cream, and the like. Nothing seemed to prevent my skin from taking on a DARK pigment with areas of hypopigmentation intermixed. My nurse practitioner friend’s opinion is that my scar is “Ugly,” and that I will need to have dermotology intervene.
Currently, I am using up the last of my Neosporin Scar Solution. This stuff worked well when I injured my hand, so I am hopeful that it will help reduce my leg scaring. Unfortunately, it is no longer on the US market, and I require three patches to cover all of the scared tissue. Each application is worn for 3-4 days; it won’t last long.
The scars on my leg are not the only scars left from my fall on the treadmill….
Today, I was finally able to carve out a bit of time for the gym. It’s not the first time post fall that I have been there, although it sure felt like it. I found myself on the treadmill that was involved in my fall back in March. I boarded in the usual manner, set the belt in motion and began making adjustments: incline 2.0%, speed 6.6 mph for starters. All was well, with one exception — I could not let go.
Somehow, I managed to cover 3 miles, but it was torturous. If it wasn’t enough to have a large, dark scar down the back of my calf and on my thigh, my psyche has also undergone significant scaring. Sadly, there is no magic cream or patch for that either.
My arm is just now healing from my road rash I got last year training for Ironman. It seems like my skin is taking longer and longer to heal now. *le sigh*
It’s odd that the Neosporin site doesn’t say a darn thing about not selling in the US anymore. But I’m headed to Vancouver tomorrow — I’ll look for it there. Would you like me to get you a box if they have any?
I called the company and was told that they pulled it from the market as a “business decision.” I can only guess that it wasn’t making enough money.
If anyone has any, or comes across any, I will be happy to pay you back. I don’t even care if it is expired.
If you can’t find the Neosporin Scar Solution, I hope you’re able to find something else. I’m highly interested in this, as well. I’ve been trying Bio Oil, but it isn’t any better than using Vasoline or vitamin E capsules.