Cellulitis....in my cheek!

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CherylG711
CherylG711 Member Posts: 102
edited June 2014 in Lymphedema

Just had to share...... 

I woke up Saturday morning with a slight lump on my cheek that was a bit red and I didn't feel great.  Since Saturday the cheek area has because very red, hot, a little sore and I was still feeling under the weather.  This morning I woke up with swollen lymph nodes so I was off to urgent care....diagnosed with cellulitis in my cheek.  I was not expecting cellulitus in my face!

Antibiotic shot, oral antibiotics and topical antibiotic cream are now in my life for the next 10 days. 

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Oh, not you too! Do you have a tooth abscess? My dh used to get parotid gland infections, and his cheek would blow up like a chipmunk.

    We all need a major break

    Heal quickly, your cellulitis sistah

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  • CherylG711
    CherylG711 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2012

    Hi Kira,

    No mouth issues at all.  Doctor thinks it might have been a bug bite or something along those lines.  I am thankful it isn't in my LE arm.

    Funny you should mention the parotid gland....my dentist saw my post on Facebook this morning and sent me an email about that very thing.

    It sure seems like there is a "rash" (no pun intended) of cellulitis cases lately.

    Cheryl

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, my husband is a dentist, and doesn't even have a facebook page, what a Ludditte, but he kept getting stones in his parotid gland, and would blow up whenever he ate, and then got more and more infections and finally had the gland out by a parotid gland expert at Mass Eye and Ear.

    I found him in recovery--and the main risk of the surgery is severing the seventh facial nerve and getting paralysis, and he was moving his face all around. He has no memory of that....

    I think we need some kind of healing ceremony to convey strength to our immune systems and freedom from infection. 

    Well, the yogurt people are happy.

    Kira

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  • moogie
    moogie Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2012

    It is official: we need a shirt that says:

    "I SURVIVED THE CELLULITIS SUMMER OF 2012 AND ONLY GOT THIS LOUSY T-SHIRT"

    Seriously. Even a woman's cheek is not sacred!

    Heal my friend!

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited June 2012

    Heal fast!

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, OUCH!Frown Are you able to eat? Please rest up and get well quick!

    Really gentle hugs,
    Binney

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  • carol57
    carol57 Member Posts: 3,567
    edited June 2012

    Moogie, I am laughing out loud about that T-shirt! 

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Having seen some of Moogie's amazing art work--she is a major talent--I'm thinking it would be an amazing tee shirt.

    And summer just started yesterday.....

    Cheryl, hope you're a whole lot better today. 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012
    Hmmm, how about: I SURVIVED THE CELLULITIS SUMMER OF 2012 AND ALL I GOT WAS THE RUNS.Tongue out
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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, how are you doing today? Be well!
    Binney

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  • CherylG711
    CherylG711 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2012

    I am very concerned this morning as well as my husband.  Red area is larger and more swollen even with all the antibiotics (shot, oral and topical).  I do NOT have a temp but still feel rather crappy. 

    At this point, I am not sure what to do or who to see.  Any suggestions?  The husband is worried they will have to cut the infection out of my face.

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, the next step wouldn't be surgery, it'd likely be IV antibiotics. Head for your doctor or the ER right away. Take whatever you need for the hospital with you. A hospital stay would actually be REASSURING, as they can follow you closely. Take something comfy and a good read.

    Heal quick!
    Binney

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  • Kindergarten
    Kindergarten Member Posts: 4,869
    edited June 2012

    Hi, Cheryl, I am also a cellulitis and LE survivor!!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, to get your situation under control. Thank goodness we have Binney and Kira here for support and guidance. They are like having doctors on call all the time. Don't worry you will be O.K. IV antibiotics will do the trick. Hugs!!!

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, sometimes, if there is a fluid collection, they do drain it--like an abscess. Please go back to the ER and I'm hoping you're getting the prompt help that you need.

    Healing thoughts.

    Kira

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  • CherylG711
    CherylG711 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2012

    I returned to the urgent care, which is connected to an oncology/hematology office and received iv antibiotics in their chemo room.  The plan is to see the doctor tomorrow around noon for another iv, possibly even Saturday.

    I certainly hope this rids my body of the infection!

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012

    Oh, whew! Sounds good, Cheryl. Rest, stay cool, drink lots of water.

    Hugs, prayers, brownies,
    Binney

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  • moogie
    moogie Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl: My heart goes out to you! This cellulitis is dang ridiculous! Rest and if the hospital is needed: do not fight it.

    Last place anyone wants to go, but Binney is right---it will at least put you in the best situation. You may need chocolate truffles from Belgium. The head nurse will probably agree with me. I am pretty sure on this. It is an off-label use of chocolate but cheeky cellulitis demands high grade chocolate remedies...no Walmart Hersheys for you!

    ( Binney: I love the shirt idea! I am laughing too hard. Only you great gals understand! The strange LE drama we live...)

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012
    Cheryl, how's it going today? Sure am thinking of you!
    Binney
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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl--Hope you are doing better.  I just got some Old Kentucky Chocolate BOURBON Truffles in a art place in Kentucky.  A couple of those are indicated.

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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, I hope you're getting the care you need and rapidly recovering.

    Kira

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  • CherylG711
    CherylG711 Member Posts: 102
    edited June 2012

    Good Afternoon,

    Thought I would post an update on the cellulitis.  The doctor believes the cellulitis was triggered by a spider bite since the wound on my cheek has a blackish center.  The iv antibiotics (three rounds) seem to have worked and now I am just on the oral.  Thursday I see the dermatologists to see if we can minimize any scaring from the wound and for a freckle check.

    Thank you all for the great support!  I am on the road to recovery.

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  • BeckySharp
    BeckySharp Member Posts: 935
    edited June 2012

    Wow Cheryl!  What a journey.  I am happy to hear you are on the mend. 

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited June 2012
    Cheryl, thanks for checking in, and SO GLAD you're on the mend.Smile Whew! Bummer journey, but it sounds like you've gotten good care. That was one evil spider!Surprised Let us know how it goes on Thursday. Special hugs,
    Binney
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  • kira66715
    kira66715 Member Posts: 4,681
    edited June 2012

    Cheryl, I'm so glad it's better, and hope the derm has good healing suggestions. And all the freckles are fine too.

    We were worried.

    Kira

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