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Not my idea of starting out the New Year

I haven't been on in a while because I'm dealing with some medical issues for the last few weeks, I've been dealing with swelling of my ankles feet and lower legs very uncomfortable my feet and legs get so swollen that they will drain on their own after putting it off long enough I found my self in the ER Sunday long story short the doctor put me on some strong antibiotics so far they have been doing the job but one of the side effects is itching been keeping me up not much sleep at all go back for evaluation on the 6/26 if I could get this itching under control I would be fine with the rest of it anyway that my sad situation and hope to be back up here soon anyway hope everyone had a good Christmas if you chose to celebrate and everyone has a good upcoming New Years
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I had that a few years ago. Mine was diagnosed as Cellulitis & it took 5 courses of extremely potent antibiotics before they finally got it under control!
Unfortunately, now my calves have huge re blotches that are very hard to the touch & look horrible!
My legs still swell up, but I am supposed to sit with them raised above my heart for three hours every day other than when I'm in bed. That does not leave very much DAY left to get anything done or to have fun!
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
Ask your Dr about one of those "Revitive" foot therapy electronic stimulators. Its like a TENS machine for the feet and is very effective for reducing odema of the feet and lower legs from many causes.. It helped me and I know of others here who have benefited.😷
mainvane · 61-69, M
Jeanne...what terrible news....I am so sorry to hear of your medical issue and low peace of mind. This is serious but hopefully not life threatening. But itching sucks. Please see another doctor for a second opinion. It could be anything and I hope you seek further consultation and soon rather than 6 months from now., I am with you in spirit as I am sure your other friends and admirers are....All the best in a bad situation❤
Peter
pdockal · 56-60, M
Feel better
Depending what's causing the issue you might benefit from compression pantyhose & either a motorized bed to elevate feet while sleeping or foam wedge under mattress to elevate feet
Elevate you're legs at night and every time that you can drink plenty of water ro flush out the poison... Yes you should get a second opinion... wear support hose when possible.... Get well eat healthy whole foods ....
bikelover · 56-60, M
Wow I hope the antibiotics do the job and you achieve a healthy recovery, then you can enjoy your new year after all 😊❤
22Michelle · 70-79, T
Does not sound good. I hope things clear up for you soon.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
mainvane · 61-69, M
hope you're feeling better
22Michelle · 70-79, T
@mainvane Still a slight issue with the Gout, but improving.
22Michelle · 70-79, T
@mainvane Hey babe, how are things now?
Virgo79 · 61-69, M
Wishing you a happy new year.
Get well soon🌻
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I hope all of the is resolved by now. Getting old is no walk in the park. I have had my share of age-related problems, hopefully you have recovered without sequalae.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@maturemuff65 originally pharmacology, then Pediatrics, then medical toxicology, mostly then public health and preventive medicine, why do you ask?
maturemuff65 · 61-69, F
@samueltyler2 Well I didn't advertise what I had but I had a parasite get into my blood stream causing blood and skin infections better known as scabies I'm no longer infected or contagious, but my skin still gets inflamed with intense itching I've been using all kinds of creams lotions and pills prescribed by the doctor yet the itching persists its driving me nuts any suggestions?
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@maturemuff65 scabies is an awful thing. i caught it once during the Viet Nam boat people event. I knew what the patient had before going into the room, i told the nurses i would write a prescription without even seeing them, but they insisted i examine the patients. I was covered the next day. The itching continued for weeks after the lice were dead. It is caused by a louse.
22Michelle · 70-79, T
That doesn't sound good. I'm having the same kind of issues. I had a flare up of Gout, which as before was in my feet. However, it's started to affect my hands. I'm waking ip in the mornings with pain and stiffness, doesn't feel good at all.
Sadly I think it is related to getting older, and that is depressing. Hopefully you will get over this and get back to having fun. And btw your latest posting of pictures is utterly fabulous. You have made many ladies very happy, and the picture shave cheered many males, straight, bi and gay, similarly happy.
Look after yourself and I hope you are back to health very soon.

💗
mainvane · 61-69, M
hello Jeanne....hope you are feeling better....
melbeacher · 61-69, M
I hope you are better now !

 
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