Help! Cellulitis

[Maryanne29]

I have got cellulitis in my leg. I've never had this before and only know what I've read online. Doc has given me antibiotics which I hope will shift it in a few days. It's not painful, just very uncomfortable.

 

[Lynn Davies]

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Maryanne29]

Thanks Lynn.

 

[Ralph-YK]

Red and swollen? How red and swollen? I've had it as well. I hope it's not too bad.
There's some info here: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

 

[grovesy]

Hope the antibiotics clear.

 

[Stitch147]

Hi maryanne29, I have had cellulitis 3 times now. The antibiotics should help, but it does take a few days for the swelling and pain to go away (or it did with me anyway). I wwas advised to take ibuprofen for the pain when I had my most recent case of it. If the redness starts spreading and getting worse go straight back to the Dr or to A&E as the antibiotics may not be working and you may need a stronger dose. Hope it clears up soon. Im so aware of the signs to look out for now as i know that as Ive had it before I am prone to it again!

 

[Caroline]

The antibiotics will help clear it up but if not go back to the doctor. I was advised to put my feet up whenever possible when I had it and if possible raise sheets and blankets at bed time to stop them rubbing your legs. It is a very uncomfortable condition, but it is treatable and will go away

 

[Maryanne29]

Thanks everyone. I'm putting my feet up when I get in from work which I hope will help. I'll be very glad when it's gone and I can stop hobbling about.

 

[Caroline]

Thanks everyone. I'm putting my feet up when I get in from work which I hope will help. I'll be very glad when it's gone and I can stop hobbling about.

when you have breaks at work try and put your feet up then too if possible, it does help.

 

[malturn]

I have had Cellulits 3 times as well, each time it was following either a wasp or bee sting, on one occasion the emergency doctor wanted me to go into hospital for intravienous antibiotics but i refused that and they gave me 3 capsules of antibiotic to take 1 a day which cleared it up. Now try and avoid all wasps bees etc.

 

[Maryanne29]

This is the third day of antibiotics and they seem to be starting to work thank goodness. Should all be cleared up in a few days now. Definitely not a pleasant thing to have.

 

[Carolg]

Glad the pills are working.hope u feel better soon

 

[Northerner]

This is the third day of antibiotics and they seem to be starting to work thank goodness. Should all be cleared up in a few days now. Definitely not a pleasant thing to have.

Hope you are feeling much better very soon 🙂