I have had Lyme for 3 years. I was finally diagnosed with it in April 2004.
From December2002-October2003 I had many(>10) cellulitis infections. The infections were in my eyes,nose,lip,and hands.During much of that time I was too weak to even walk or feed myself.
My eyes were so swollen that I couldn't see for days at a time. My finger swelled so much that the nail popped off.And my lip swelled 2.5 inches out from my face(I had to get plastic surgery after that).
Are cellulitis infections a symptom of Lyme Disease?
If the doctor had cultured the puss/stuff from these infections would they have been able to tell that I had Lyme Disease?
Posted by UsedToBeVibrant (Member # 6245) on :
I"m not sure the answer to your question, but I was so struck by your story by how much you have endured and continue to endure.
You give me hope and courage.
Let me give you some: Things are going to get better, you'll be healthy and happy someday. These foul bugs have no hope against modern science and sooner or later our Doctors will build a better spiro trap and you'll be unbeatable.
All my best,
OccasionallyVibrant
Posted by trecetetodromonmetabia (Member # 6250) on :
Does anyone know if cellulitis infections are a symptom of Lyme or Babesia?
Posted by Route 66 (Member # 6344) on :
I kept having bouts of cellulitis for 2 1/2 years. About 10 doctors had no idea what was causing it, or if in fact it was really cellulitis. Several months ago, I found a LLMD who diagnosed Lyme, and the "cellulitis" continues to be my main symptom.
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Adios, Dirk
Posted by Route 66 (Member # 6344) on :
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