Hello,
My story does continue on the bug bite. Even though I tried the benadryl and the cream, it was getting worse. I have had Cellulitis before and knew the symptoms. The redness and heat was spreading and I knew it was time for my antibiotic. I just started and it began to subside almost immediately. Those of you out there with Lymphedema, be careful, keep your eye on your bites and watch for swelling, redness that spreads and gets worse. Sometimes doctors do not recognize this and you have to be your own advocate.
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Yours in stepping Healthy,
Sherry
This is really good advice, Sherry. I didn't know that neosporin should be avoided by lymphedema patients. Like you I will throw it away and replace it with benedryl cream, and also make sure I look for any signs of cellulitis.
ReplyDeleteI did not know about the Neosporin either until my Doctor told me. Now I am hearing stories and reading articles on the same thing. Do not use it. We just threw all our supply away.
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