Another issue to afflict me. An exacerbation of my lymphedema I have been in hospital to treat my cellulitis in the legs. I was on IV antibiotics but after 24 hours they sent me home.
I am now on oral antibiotics which are very rugged on my stomach. But I need to persevere.
As Chris is unwell, I told him to stay at home. There wasn't really a lot he could do for me and thanks to mobile phones, I was able to keep in touch with him.
My doctor has told me to try to keep my legs elevated to try to encourage the swelling to recede, but she has also said that lymphedema usually is a life long problem.
My aged care personal assistant/cleaner can't come to the house if I am not there so I came home to a mess. Chris is not well enough to do much and can hardly stand up since his stroke.
At least I know that I do not have any blood clots in my legs. They did an ultrasound because my legs were hot and swollen and very sensitive to touch. They did hurt with the swelling, lymphedema and of course severe fibromyalgia.
I am planning on having an early night as they have told me to rest. Which is all very well until you see my messy house.
Tomorrow I am planning to shower and get some water on my affected limbs seeing as the doctor said I could do that. To make that happen, I will be praying for strength in the morning. A shower is very taxing these days.
I will bid you goodnight then take my final antibiotics for the night and head to bed.
Tomorrow is another day and with God's help my legs will be a bit better. I just want some improvement- and it is something I hope and pray for.
