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Rhianna

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Has anyone else had a red angry itchy rash on their lower legs and if so how did you cope with it or get rid of it please
 
It could be caused by so many things. I would seek medical advice and go from there
 
Agree. Talk to your GP or get an opinion from a pharmacist.
 
I have already had antibiotics after seeing my GP. Starting another course tomorrow..but was just wondering if anyone has had similar on their legs as I was told it was due to being diabetic. Thank you for your previous replies.
 
Rhianna said:
I have already had antibiotics after seeing my GP. Starting another course tomorrow..but was just wondering if anyone has had similar on their legs as I was told it was due to being diabetic. Thank you for your previous replies.
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Things I am thinking is it could be an allergy to something in which case antihistamines may help.
I am surprised you haven't been prescribed some topical cream or lotion to alleviate the itchiness and to keep the skin hydrated.
A hydrocortisone cream or E45.
What is you blood glucose level like as keeping that well managed will help with the healing process but putting it down to diabetes is a big assumption.
 
Rhianna said:
Starting another course tomorrow..but was just wondering if anyone has had similar on their legs as I was told it was due to being diabetic.
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Good to hear you've been consulting your GP @Rhianna 🙂

Did the first course of ABs help much?

Did they say in what way they thought it was connected to your diabetes? Nerve endings? Medication? Raised glucose? Yeast infection? Knowing what the underlying cause is may help you optimise your diabetes management to try to ease things that way too.
 
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