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melanie08367
melanie08367

When will I see some improvement after being diagnosed with cellulitis. This pain is intense

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  • katrina06448
    katrina06448 melanie08367

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    Hello. I cut my left leg on a bed rail in Feb. 2017. I kept the cut clean. Well the next month it seemed to be getting worse. Around it was red, draining, and painful. Went to hospital they told me I had Cellulitis. Prescribed me antibiotics. Well it is now August, I've been to the hospital 4 times & a clinic 2 times. Leg still has sore, still draining, around it my leg is black & getting dark down to my feet. Stays swollen. I elevate them every night. I can't stay off them all day. Doctor at clinic wants me to stay off my feet cause of the swelling, but I need to work. Was told I may can apply for Social Security cause of other ailments. But still need to work, while waiting for an answer for that. And the pain is so unbearable, hurts to the bone. On last visit to hospital. I was given a shot of Morphine, just made me drowsy didn't stop the pain. Do you have any recommendations that can help me. This is getting very depressing. It taking over my life. HELP....

    • Emps
      Emps katrina06448

      Posted

      What a truly awful experience. I suspect though that you are beyond cellulitis pain and more into the area of wound and pain management. It is a difficult area to give advice on and you really need to keep pushing to get more specialist care. If, for example, morphine wasn't helping then they may have to explore other options - amitriptyline is an antidepressant but has off label uses in treating pain. However, it'd need some testing to get the right treatment and so you should make a fuss until you are seen by an expert. Good luck.

  • vicky18928
    vicky18928 melanie08367

    Posted

    I've had cellulitis for almost 9 months straight I've took 7 antibotics. My legs stay red, feverous and painful swelling in ankles and feet. I can't explain this pain to my doctor. they must haven't dealt with alot of these cases. I've passed out. my blood pressure has went as lower than border. I've hurt for so long i've lost alot of weight help me get well

    • jimmykilby
      jimmykilby vicky18928

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      Hello Vicky, I'm into my 7th month of dealing with cellulitis in my foot and although I see improvements it is not in a hurry to heal.  I am a bit of a cleanse; I am not drinking alcohol or coffee, cut back on sugar and carbs, trying to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.  I have also started taking supplements.  It is hard to be do very much physical activity so I am not dropping a lot of weight but am trying.  I sense/feel that my body's immune system is compromised due to previous trauma.  I am working on changing my mental attitude; I am trying to envision my foot as being healed.  I wish you fast healing and if you find anything that works feel free to share and I'll do the same.

          

    • Emps
      Emps vicky18928

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      I find the low blood pressure (and resultant fainting) troubling, as it is one of the symptoms I had when I got sepsis with cellulitis. As it seems to be a long-running thing, I doubt it is sepsis, but it is something that needs further investigation. If your doctor doesn't seem to have much experience with this kind of thing (and it is admittedly rarish, my GPs didn't seem very clued in and I had to do a bit of research) then ask for referral to a specialist.

    • trude56079
      trude56079 jimmykilby

      Posted

      Did you get rid of it ? I am suffering now. Fed up after only a week. Was hospitalized to start as was so ill veins were shutting down.
    • trude56079
      trude56079

      Posted

      Leg very swollen and painful in spite of resting all day. Today the red shiny skin started to peel around a blistered area. It was dry underneath and the skin just peeled off thinly all over my lower leg that is affected.This seems to have helped the discomfort. I am surprised that there seems to be no advice except for rest and elevate after antibiotics finish. I am using a lotion that salisbury hospital burns unit reccomend for burns patients as they start to heal. It is good and soothing.
  • julie54724
    julie54724 melanie08367

    Posted

    Just looking at your conversation now and most posts were 3 years ago!

    I'm just wondering how everyone got on and if they have any words of wisdom for me. Thanks

    • brian71595
      brian71595 julie54724

      Posted

      Hello, Brian here in WI feeling pretty bad here too. Looking to see if there are any updates. My right leg is a mess, very red swollen, and painful lately.
    • trude56079
      trude56079 brian71595

      Posted

      Any body had any luck getting rid of the celluloid? I was hospitalized due to fever and vomiting that I discovered was caused by cellulite. Leg burning, red and blistered. Am home after 5 days iv antibiotics. Pain at times unbearable and swelling doesn't want to go down in spite of having leg in the air most of the day.

    • trude56079
      trude56079

      Posted

      Can't edit should say cellulitis not celluloid or cellulite.

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