Hi i was recently di...

Hi i was recently diagonesed with celluits and lymphodema. My doctor never said anything about therapy or stockings. Iwas hospitalized three days for the celluitis when I went back to the doctorand he gave me water pills for the swelling in my leg the infection is going away but there is still some and tenderness htree weeks later. The swelling has gone down somewhat and I have lost 16 pounds but I am worried about reoccurence.

Hi Andi, It's very likely to continue to reoccur if you they aren't getting you the proper treatments and it sounds like this is the cause. Water pills are only going to help you so much, that isn't going to move the Lymph fluid out of the affected area like you need, other wise if the lymph fluid is not moved out bacteria will start all over again and the risk for infections are high. Please see if you can educate your doctor that you need some therapy on your legs to get the Lymph flowing properly so you can get the help you need. Amy