Hypoxia and Medicine

how long does ischemia ( toes ) have to be in effect before amputation?

i am diabetic with a vascular problem along with 2 stents and a femoral bypass. female 39 yrs with toes that are ischemic. i have been told they will need to be amputated i want to know how long i am looking at. can it be reversed, the ones already changing colors. can anyone help me? i also have psoriasis will that also affect the blood flow and lack of oxygen? i look forward to some input. thank you

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1. Hi I guess it depends on the individual. My Mother started with a sore toe on Christmas eve & by new years eve it was turning black & purple & smelled awful so new years day the vascular surgeon removed her big toe. She is still having the district nurse in to clean & dress it 3 months on. On a positive note...... Her toe is healing well & it has started to close up nicely. no secondary infections etc. Diabetes is a nasty condition if you dont keep it under control Good luck