1. Community
  2. Infections
  3. Cellulitis

Cellulitis

Posted , 3 users are following.

alison83813
alison83813

I've had cellulitis for around 16 weeks, I've had numerous antibiotics and now having blood tests, I'm anaemic and low in folic acid, also calcium is low, I suffer Lupus too, I'm beginning to believe this is serious, I keep going dizzy too

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • davidg
    davidg alison83813

    Posted

    Hi Alison

    If you are not young (like me), you have to think in terms of months, not weeks.

    I had a bad case of cellulitis last May. When the skin starts flaking it is only the start of recovery.

    I think it damages blood vessels and lymph glands. After five months my leg is returning to normal size but still hurts if I stand for long. A physiotherapist gave me some good tips on leg exercises and massage. Aloe vera gel and Cetroban ointment has helped.Keep wiggling your ankle even when sitting!

    • alison83813
      alison83813 davidg

      Posted

      Thank you David I go out of the office at lunch time for a walk for 15 mins and try to wiggle my ankles and legs 
    • alison83813
      alison83813 davidg

      Posted

      I'm 49 sit all day at a desk so this is quite helpful

  • jean39815
    jean39815 alison83813

    Posted

    same amount of time for ongoing cellulitis and no real change other than a few days of relief then back to all the vomitting, fever, pain.  Does anybody know why it is such a difficult infection to clear up.  So much physical and emotional stress
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.