Prevention of cellulitis-anybody have ideas? I can’t go off of certain meds that may be making the right internal environment for cellulitis. I was thinking of shin guards-ones that go on above slacks and ones that hide beneath that I can wear on my job. These would have to go around like lacrosse shin guards do. I wonder if any of yuo have made some of these to protect lower legs from bumps. All I have to do is bump my loser leg and get cellulitis. thanks!!
I have swollen legs and a few weeks ago they developed red patches which are warm to the touch. Last time this happened the doctor gave me an anti-biotic which I really like to stay away from for many reasons. Does anyone have any information on cellulitis and how to cure it without an anti-biotic? Thanks.
Hi @amkaloha,
I can imagine how uncomfortable this must be! You will notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about cellulitis. Please feel free to read through past messages, and tag other members, as some of them have talked about treatment options which don’t include antibiotics.
How are you controlling it currently, from spreading to other parts? What steps have you taken to relieve the discomfort?
i keep it soft with bag balm if i do have a flare up i use antibiotics the way i understand it your skin gets dried out and bacteria enters the skin. hope this is helpful.
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Thanks Kana… I tried to find ‘cellulitis’ in the search engine but nothing came up, so I started that thread. Glad you found me some kindred souls! Yes, it is uncomfortable, especially the swelling as my legs feel so stiff. That, added to my neuropathy and arthritic knees, and I can’t get around too well (or not without a lot of pain!) I have not read this thread yet, so am anxious to see what others have to say.
You ask what I have tried. I began with coconut oil with essential oils noted for their antibacterial and fungal qualities. I knew I had to keep the patches lubricated so I tried a few lotions without harmful ingredients in them, then went to soveriegn silver which soothed a bit but not for long, comfrey cream–no help, and then I went for the big guns: an anti biotic and anti fungal prescription cordisone cream (I had it from a previous condition) that goes for $200 a tube which didn’t seem to work either. I have just requested an appointment at Mayo in Florida to see if I can’t get some relief.
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Thanks for the info on the horse bandages. I am one who cannot wear compression stockings although they have been recommended to me by many health care people. I cannot stand them nor can I get them on! So, this seems like it might be a good alternative for my swollen legs/feet. I could just begin around the foot and up the leg. The skin on my leg is very tough (hard) I think from the constant swelling and feels very ‘tight.’ I recently asked for an appointment at Mayo in FL to see if I could get some help from all these conditions.
My one doctor gave me diuretics for the fluid in my legs/feet, but it only messed up my urinary system; no help with the swelling. I need to get someone who knows this disease and can help. I’ve gone to countless health care persons, had tests for blood clots and blood flow and heart disease which come out negative but I STILL have the swelling. This is why I have asked for an appointment at Mayo. Good luck to you.
@bmasten
i have used bag balm for a couple years and it keeps my skin hydrated and out of the Hospital.
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