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Mom has dementia and in a Memory Care Community. her left lower leg is swollen and a little on her right, but it appears to be cellulitis. Doctor started her on anti-biotics and pain meds a few days ago, today is 3rd day. Doctor also did a skin culture and CRP test, waiting on results. We don’t know how this happen other than she prefers to not wear shoes in or outdoor and may have been cut or scraped. I am so worried and only able to visit her once a week without contact and have to keep 6ft distance.
See a specialist in this; you may need infection control consult or wound healing. My brother actually died of a chronic cellulitis in the leg that went septic into the blood, so it is nothing to ignore. Off to the doc you go. Dependent on what the culture shows, this can even require IV antibiotics. Don't neglect this.
Thank you. Grateful for your reply. We did find an urgent care that was open on the holiday, though local pharmacy was closed. Called their emergency number and 2 hours later we had the prescription and we are watching our mother closely. Blessings. Catherine
I have a friend (54) who has so many health problems I couldn't list them all.
She routinely gets a little scratch or bump her leg and the next thing you know, her leg is swollen, hot to the touch and red and streaky.
She had this going on about a month ago, I saw it and said "M, you have to go to the ER RIGHT NOW!!" She said her husband won't let her, so I said I'd take her.
She went home and I guess he did see it and was scared, so he did take her to the ER where she was admitted for 4 days, on antibiotics and pain pills. She's back home now, but that leg is still not looking good.
Cellulitis, caught early, is very treatable. Let go, it can kill someone. It is actually infection of the entire limb--using the blood supply as a carrier for infection.
You do not mess around with it. External creams and ointments are useless. You've got to get antibiotics on board, immediately.
If you can't get in to a Drs office, just head to the ER. They can at least run an IV of antibiotics and take a culture.
Caring for it usually means wrapping the leg (or arm) with ace bandages to control swelling and watching for 'weeping' drainage. As far as preventing, well, it's an infection that's settled in a limb, so movement, staying hydrated, watching for sores or other irritants. Seems like some people are very prone to these, although my son had a FINGER that went septic due to an ingrown nail and in 2 days he had red streaks all up his arm. From a FINGERNAIL.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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her left lower leg is swollen and a little on her right, but it appears to be cellulitis.
Doctor started her on anti-biotics and pain meds a few days ago, today is 3rd day. Doctor also did a skin culture and CRP test, waiting on results.
We don’t know how this happen other than she prefers to not wear shoes in or outdoor and may have been cut or scraped.
I am so worried and only able to visit her once a week without contact and have to keep 6ft distance.
She routinely gets a little scratch or bump her leg and the next thing you know, her leg is swollen, hot to the touch and red and streaky.
She had this going on about a month ago, I saw it and said "M, you have to go to the ER RIGHT NOW!!" She said her husband won't let her, so I said I'd take her.
She went home and I guess he did see it and was scared, so he did take her to the ER where she was admitted for 4 days, on antibiotics and pain pills. She's back home now, but that leg is still not looking good.
Cellulitis, caught early, is very treatable. Let go, it can kill someone. It is actually infection of the entire limb--using the blood supply as a carrier for infection.
You do not mess around with it. External creams and ointments are useless. You've got to get antibiotics on board, immediately.
If you can't get in to a Drs office, just head to the ER. They can at least run an IV of antibiotics and take a culture.
Caring for it usually means wrapping the leg (or arm) with ace bandages to control swelling and watching for 'weeping' drainage. As far as preventing, well, it's an infection that's settled in a limb, so movement, staying hydrated, watching for sores or other irritants. Seems like some people are very prone to these, although my son had a FINGER that went septic due to an ingrown nail and in 2 days he had red streaks all up his arm. From a FINGERNAIL.