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my cellulitsy arm is very very painful

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stitch · 24/06/2008 18:42

i've been told not to take a painkiller as they need to make sure the ab's are going to work. if not, then i will need iv ab in th emorning. meanwhile it hurts like hell.
can i cry?

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stitch · 25/06/2008 18:21

okie, absolutley exhausetd now. and want ot cry. but i think the infection is better.. just comeplety shattered. ive had some vitamin c, and lunch at three. what else cna ido. ?
feel a bit hot and cold, but thin that is more from being tired. but havent done anything today, excet mn, and watch tv, and fight infection. and listen to kids fight.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 25/06/2008 20:06

Fighting infection is important. I'm glad you feel its getting better. Just get lots of rest

Califrau · 25/06/2008 20:14

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stitch · 25/06/2008 20:20

thank you.
it looks so innocuous now, well, compared to yesterday, when it was swollen rock solid scarlet expanding lump. now it is still red, but not scarlet, temperature gone down, and not so scary anymore. but ti was sooo painful.
ive had a proper meal, inclluding refined carbs. didnt think this was the time to be worrying about conituation of diet. so, fell less hot and cold etc.

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fizzbuzz · 25/06/2008 20:26

Cellulitis is awful. I got it through a rose bush thorn in my hand and am very careful to wear gloves in the garden now.

Keep arm elevated as much as poss

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