Hi Ladies, has anyone any experience of cellulitis or blood clot in the arm, my upper arm has swollen and has a marked area of redness, it’s aching but not tender. Gp says not sure whether it’s cellulitis or a blood clot, so been given anti b’s and told to keep an eye on it for next 24/48 hours. Any suggestions ?
When i had cellulitis my arm (especially the top) felt hot. I would think that the antibiotics should start working in a day or so. You know not to wear your sleeve until any redness goes down, don’t you? And don’t do MLD cause you don’t want to move the infection around your body. Keep it elevated. Drink, drink, drink–staying hydrated is supposed to help. You probably know all that allready.
It’s worrying, isn’t it, and nothing to mess around with, so if it seems at all worse, call the gp or get to A&E if it is at night.
Good luck, I’ll be hoping for the best.
Quail
hi tiilybob,
i have had slight puffiness just above my mx scar there is no redness or anthing and its not painfull, i have had this a good few weeks now, i showed my onc and she said he could be a blood clot of it could be lymphodema, she did not seem concerned she just said we will see when you have your scan, which is tomorow.
lorraine x
Hi Tillibob,
I had a clot in my arm when i had my picc line in. It was slightly swollen just below the picc line and ached like mad. I couldnt actually use my arm without it causing me lots of pain. The only way i could stop it aching was with a heat wrap. I was reffered by the chemo hot lline straight to the hospital where they diagnosed it after a dopla scan. I have had to give myself injections of blood thinning liquid since easter monday so hope you dont have a clot. I was also given an emergency chest x ray as well to make sure i didnt have a clot in the chest area. I also remember them taking my blood pressure in the area and it was agony. If you are unsure maybe a trip to your local casualty for a seond opinion would help.
Hope you get it sorted xx
Jayne
Thanks for your replys girls, my arm is less red today but still swollen, I think I may have been bitten by a mozzie, there’s alot around at the moment with all this rain !! The antibiotics seem to be working anyway. I am going to see Breast nurse today so will get her to check it. I have not worn my sleeve , I thought it would cause more problems.
Good luck for your scan today Lollypop.
thanks tillybob,
thanks tillybob,
results on monday finger crossed.
lorraine x