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Lunabell

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6. My wife did.

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 12:42 PM

Dec 5

But, a minor case because I am a nurse and recognized it early. A course of oral antibiotics and a prescription for cream to her legs prevented any further problems.

Elevate your legs. Get antibiotics asap.

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...has anyone here had cellulitis? [View all] FirstLight Dec 5 OP

Did the nurse indicate it may be cellulitis? LuckyCharms Dec 5 #1

she only spoke to me on the phone FirstLight Dec 5 #3

You're smart in going to the ER today. LuckyCharms Dec 5 #5

Yes. 105 temperature, too weak to walk, five days in the hospital, rsdsharp Dec 5 #2

Get on antibiotics yesterday mountain grammy Dec 5 #4

My wife did. Lunabell Dec 5 #6

Yes. I'm afraid it was an ordeal. AloeVera Dec 5 #7

Cat bite.. my cat bit me on the arm.. isolated bite Dawgman49 Dec 5 #8

My cat bit me Dawgman49 Dec 5 #9

In the ER waiting room now! FirstLight Dec 5 #10

It's only a yeast infection yay!!! FirstLight Dec 5 #11

Athletes foot. I had a batch of that awhile back. Are there little blisters? Hotler Dec 5 #12