A bad case of Cellulitis - 7 days later

Here we have the last of my video blog showing my cellulitis on my legs. This is just a set of pics that my hubby took for me. I still have the cellulitis but it is slowling going away now.

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[Mirandachy]

I have cellulitis under both my armpits it is soo painful and I have to almost always keep my arms up

[bakersbazaar]

@Mirandachy I'm so sorry to hear that. How do you manage keeping your arms up, it must be difficult!

[summerfrog81]

I had never heard about this, until my 3 year old daughter got it. This realy sucks, it started off as a little red and the bottom of her leg that was thursday,i thought nothing was wrong maby a bug bite, but I was so wrong when she woke up at 6am with a temp of a 103.4 and the little red thing was a huge rash going up her leg, i took her stright to the er and was there untill monday, she was on a very strong meds through her iv which realy hurt, i hope never to go through this again my baby@

[bakersbazaar]

OMG how horrible that your daughter got this stuff! I hope that she never gets it again. You should always watch for any scratches on her legs because thats where the infection starts. Sometimes it happens that quick but you did the best thing for her and she got the attention she needed. Thanks for sharing your story with me! Have a great day!

[shekhina1]

the first time i had this it was cured by 1 course of oral antibiotics. im not so lucky this time. these drs only give 10 days of antibiotics and w/in a few days its back again. im being tested for bloode clots in the vein.does anyone know of any alternative therapys?

[bakersbazaar]

What antibiotic are you on? If its not cured with another round of antibiotics they may need to put you on iv antibiotics, you can always ask your doctor about it. I don't know of any other treatment. I hope you feel better soon though. Take care! Kellie

[jefmaze]

Hi, I hope someone can help with some advice. I'm currently suffering with my 5th case of cellulitis. Always in my left foot due to an injury from 8 years ago. I try to avoid cuts and always take care of my feet but try as I might the infection always returns. Does anyone know of some pain relieving techniques for this. When I have a flare up I'm on vicodin for pain relief but it only helps somewhat. The pain is almost unbearable and anything anyone can offer that would help would be welcome.

[CyricScott]

I first learned about it when I got a tattoo and my whole leg blew up within 24 hours. Got to spend the night in the ER getting pumped with IV antibiotics, and then a course of oral antibiotics. I waited a year, and went back for another sitting (multi session tattoo) and the same thing happened again. So to my knowledge this isn't a "curable" thing.

I was told that the infection was caused by the native (Healthy) bacteria overpopulating the site of the tattoo.

[summerfrog81]

I will now do my best to never let this happen again, thanks for having your story, I am glad that other people know what this is too. ty

[mbeth3000]

this is the 1st time I've been diagnosed with Celluitis and mine is on the left side of my head, and neck! I'm on a week's worth of anti-biotics, and now my entire left side of my body is swollen! how long does it take to get better, and can this event reoccur?

[hazelrhys1031]

I hope you are feeling better. My Mom has been suffering with cellulitis and lymphadema for the past 2 years. Its horrible and I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy. Were you in a lot of pain too?? My Mom experiences massive pain from it. Also, are you still on a consistant low dose of antibiotics??? My Mom's cellulitis heals up and then always returns with a vengeance. do you have any suggestions to get rid of it for good?? Thanks

[PivotXX]

i only just got out of the hospital becoz of that...i went in on Sunday 8th and came out Thursday 12th...same day as the release of MGS4 WOOOO