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who would please help SOUKEY?

hi!
SOUKEY is a 44 years old woman who's been living for a while now with a big wound in her left foot which is eating the big toe and is also loosing the toe next to it.We've been seeing a local podiatrist but there's not much he's doing ,he said he was going to try to find her a specialist but SOUKEY has lost her job and is no longer insured and because of that no hospital want to take an uninsured patient according to the doctor though we thank you for the little bit he's doing for her. I'm in here writing these notes because i'm really really worried and don't know what else to do because i'm the one who help change the dressing and pads every other day(i don't know anything about medical stuff) and i realised that the foot is worsening day by day.SO PLEASE PLEASE ANY GOOD SOUL OUT THERE CAN HEAR HER CRYING FOR PAIN?
I'LL try to join some pictures just to show how serious this is.
                    thanks !!
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It sounds like Soukey may have a bone infection that is spreading.  Also, she needs to have her blood flow checked to determine if there is insufficient flow to the foot.  Without proper blood flow, tissue doesn't heal.  Also, without proper antibiotics, the infection can spread.
Soukey needs to apply for medicaid.  She will need x-rays, antibiotics, and possibly surgery.  These things would involve not only a physician's aid but that of a hospital and diagnostic center.  This can be very costly.  You can help her by getting her the paperwork needed to get medical care. If care is not given, the infection can get worse and spread to her system.
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thanks for your reply DR!!
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