Sheldon-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/9/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.7 miles away from the Sheldon place center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.
Similar results have been found in other studies [17] [18]. Based on these reports we have defined hard-to-heal ulcers in this study as venous leg ulcers with an initial area of 10cm2 or greater and a duration of six months or more.
Self-care Minor leg pain often responds well to home treatments. To relieve mild pain and swelling: 1  Stay off your leg as much as possible. 2  Apply an ice pack or bag of frozen peas to the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day. 3  Elevate your leg whenever you sit or lie down. 4  Try over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve).