Looks like Lymphedma - Can It Be Cancer Recurrence?

Hope, some of the women on these boards have had a struggle with cellulitis or ?inflammation that has gone on for a long time. Most often it's breast cellulitis that can stay red, swollen and warm for a long time, but Cookiegal was on levaquin for months and months at one point for an atypical arm cellulitis--or is it? No one ever has figured it out for sure.

I do think you should see your oncologist, for reassurance and reassessment.

Ideally, a physician who is skilled in lymphedema should see you, but they're few and far between, and there's no speciality in lymphology, so they can come from many fields.

Does your lymphedema therapist think it's celllulitis?

Here's my personal opinion: when the lymphatics aren't working, there can be a low grade infection, or an inflammatory response that can linger. Kind of like chronic sinusitis--when there's no drainage, the situation can linger. 

Personally, when there's a game plan, I feel so much better--so I think it's time to get a plan for this.

Kira

In reading your post and responses, I would certainly think another opinion on the matter is warranted.  I, myself, had cellulitis in late March, was put on oral antibiotics for 14 days.  After the 14 days, I could still feel pain in elbow and was put on another week and 1/2 of oral.  But, I really never 100% felt like it was gone even after 3 1/2 weeks of oral antibiotics.  About two months later, it reared it's ugly head again and this time in the hospital I was put on IV antibiotics.  They used Avelox and then I went home with another 3 weeks of IV antibiotics(Avelox).  That finally kicked it out of my system.  I have heard, too, that cellulitis can be very resistant, so maybe a substantial course of IV antibiotics might be the solution like it was for myself and AnnetteS.  Please let us know how things resolve.  Take care and once you get another opinion you will feel that much better.

Hello; I was diagnosed with lymphedema, It turned out my implant ruptured, Have severe CC and was infected.  If you have implants, run to the Dr and get them checked.  Good Luck!

Hi, I had a rash that appeared on my breast last night. I just went to the ER today. I had a blood test and ultrasound the results of which were fine, and had IV and oral antibiotics. I go back tomorrow for followup. Diagnosis likely cellulitis.



I am glad I had the ultrasound to be on the safe side so perhaps you should ask for one too to ease your mind.