Lymphedema and now Cellulitis

I am a 21 year survivor of triple negative breast cancer...so I am blessed. I have always had lymphedema in the affected arm. Over the past three years I have had recurring cellulitis in that arm, causing flu like symptoms, chills, fever, redness, heat and swelling in the arm. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics, which have always solved the problem. However, he doesn't want to continue with this, which I understand, due to the overuse of antibiotics. Has anyone else experienced anything like this, and, if so, any suggestions?

I am a 21 year survivor of triple negative breast cancer...so I am blessed. I have always had lymphedema in the affected arm. Over the past three years I have had recurring cellulitis in that arm, causing flu like symptoms, chills, fever, redness, heat and swelling in the arm. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics, which have always solved the problem. However, he doesn't want to continue with this, which I understand, due to the overuse of antibiotics. Has anyone else experienced anything like this, and, if so, any suggestions?

I am a 21 year survivor of triple negative breast cancer...so I am blessed. I have always had lymphedema in the affected arm. Over the past three years I have had recurring cellulitis in that arm, causing flu like symptoms, chills, fever, redness, heat and swelling in the arm. My doctor has prescribed antibiotics, which have always solved the problem. However, he doesn't want to continue with this, which I understand, due to the overuse of antibiotics. Has anyone else experienced anything like this, and, if so, any suggestions?

I have primary lymphedema in both legs (knees down) and have been fighting recurrent cellulitis infections in my left leg since December 2024. Hospitalized 6 times since December for IV antibiotics, with one stay ending with a PICC line for antibiotics at home for another 10 days after being discharged. I am currently fighting another infection (antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics). I wear compression garments each day, keep my leg elevated as much as possible through the day while at work, and use a compression pump each night from waist down. All I’ve been told is that I need to lose weight, use compression, elevate, exercise, and the infections wouldn’t be as frequent. I am overweight and through changing my diet and walking more, I have lost 20 lbs since February but that can’t be the only reason this keep coming back. Anyone else been through anything similar?

I have primary lymphedema in both legs (knees down) and have been fighting recurrent cellulitis infections in my left leg since December 2024. Hospitalized 6 times since December for IV antibiotics, with one stay ending with a PICC line for antibiotics at home for another 10 days after being discharged. I am currently fighting another infection (antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics). I wear compression garments each day, keep my leg elevated as much as possible through the day while at work, and use a compression pump each night from waist down. All I’ve been told is that I need to lose weight, use compression, elevate, exercise, and the infections wouldn’t be as frequent. I am overweight and through changing my diet and walking more, I have lost 20 lbs since February but that can’t be the only reason this keep coming back. Anyone else been through anything similar?

I have primary lymphedema in both legs (knees down) and have been fighting recurrent cellulitis infections in my left leg since December 2024. Hospitalized 6 times since December for IV antibiotics, with one stay ending with a PICC line for antibiotics at home for another 10 days after being discharged. I am currently fighting another infection (antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics). I wear compression garments each day, keep my leg elevated as much as possible through the day while at work, and use a compression pump each night from waist down. All I’ve been told is that I need to lose weight, use compression, elevate, exercise, and the infections wouldn’t be as frequent. I am overweight and through changing my diet and walking more, I have lost 20 lbs since February but that can’t be the only reason this keep coming back. Anyone else been through anything similar?

I have primary lymphedema in both legs (knees down) and have been fighting recurrent cellulitis infections in my left leg since December 2024. Hospitalized 6 times since December for IV antibiotics, with one stay ending with a PICC line for antibiotics at home for another 10 days after being discharged. I am currently fighting another infection (antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics). I wear compression garments each day, keep my leg elevated as much as possible through the day while at work, and use a compression pump each night from waist down. All I’ve been told is that I need to lose weight, use compression, elevate, exercise, and the infections wouldn’t be as frequent. I am overweight and through changing my diet and walking more, I have lost 20 lbs since February but that can’t be the only reason this keep coming back. Anyone else been through anything similar?

I have primary lymphedema in both legs (knees down) and have been fighting recurrent cellulitis infections in my left leg since December 2024. Hospitalized 6 times since December for IV antibiotics, with one stay ending with a PICC line for antibiotics at home for another 10 days after being discharged. I am currently fighting another infection (antibiotic shots and oral antibiotics). I wear compression garments each day, keep my leg elevated as much as possible through the day while at work, and use a compression pump each night from waist down. All I’ve been told is that I need to lose weight, use compression, elevate, exercise, and the infections wouldn’t be as frequent. I am overweight and through changing my diet and walking more, I have lost 20 lbs since February but that can’t be the only reason this keep coming back. Anyone else been through anything similar?