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5. My sister had cellulitis out of the blue.

Mon Mar 23, 2020, 09:14 PM

Mar 2020

Swollen and red splotchy ankles. Dr immediately ordered a ‘Doppler test’ at a radiology center to rule out blood clots. No clots. Told her to where compression socks (you can get them at drug store or order off amazon), if super swollen, the ones with zippers that you can order are easier to get on and off. She did that, put up her ankles, took some antibiotic and used Cetaphil lotion (alcohol free lottion from drugstores). It went away after she started the hose in a couple of weeks.

Good luck!

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Cellulitis in my leg [View all] lillypaddle Mar 2020 OP

What did the vascular surgeon say? marybourg Mar 2020 #1

He didn't know why the podiatrist lillypaddle Mar 2020 #3

110%? snort Mar 2020 #4

haha! lillypaddle Mar 2020 #11

I feel for you. Have not been impressed by docs lately. There are few Drs. House or Welby nowadays. Hoyt Mar 2020 #2

My sister had cellulitis out of the blue. MLAA Mar 2020 #5

Thanks lillypaddle Mar 2020 #12

It could lead to an aneurism in your leg, and that ain't pretty Under The Radar Mar 2020 #6

Has anyone suggested lymphatic drainage massage. DURHAM D Mar 2020 #7

You probably got more help here marybourg Mar 2020 #8

Compression underwear...that'll get you in the soprano section! Canoe52 Mar 2020 #10

Haven't heard of it lillypaddle Mar 2020 #14

I also have cellulitis in my legs at this time. No Vested Interest Mar 2020 #9

Sounds familiar lillypaddle Mar 2020 #13

Everything you ever wanted to know about cellulitis? trof Mar 2020 #15

And it's been almost a month lillypaddle Mar 2020 #16