Cellulitis and compression socks
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My friend who is in her eighties has another bout of cellulitis in her lower legs which she thinks started after a knee replacement last year. Her doctor has prescribed more antibiotics and tighter compression socks and told her to keep her legs raised as much as possible. She has a job getting on the socks she has already - does anybody have any suggestions please. Also are the socks a good idea, I see some people advocate moving around a lot to keep the circulation going but she can't keep her legs up and move around? I can see it's a difficult problem to solve but any advice would be gratefully received. Thank you.
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pauluk60 linda83225
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davilyn82919 linda83225
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Hi Linda, I think that the compression socks will be good for her because they really do help with circulation. I know and understand that they are hard to put on because I wear them as well, but what I do is I put them on as soon as I wake up before my feet hit the floor and I find that putting them on that way isn’t as hard and I think it’s because my feet and legs have been elevated all night and haven’t had a chance to start swelling. So maybe your friend should try that and see how if it will work for her. I’m sorry that she is having such a hard time,but do your best to keep her encouraged. Remember there is a doctor who can and will cure everything all you have to do is trust him and know that he can and he will and his name is Jesus. God bless you and your friend and I will be praying 🙏🏽 for you both.
angela85475 linda83225
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