Guest guest Posted December 4, 2001 Report Share Posted December 4, 2001 Dear Becky, I don't often write, but I have had some experience with cellulitis. My daughter has had it several times. According to a medical website the word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. It generally indicates an acute spreading infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues resulting in pain, erythema, edema, and warmth. My daughter has had several episodes of cellultis resulting from a break in the skin due to insect bites etc. The bacterial infection spreads so that there is a lot of swelling and heat. You may also notice red streaks going up the foot and leg as the disease progresses. It was pretty important to get antibiotic therapy started fairly promptly as left untreated, cellulitis may cause sepsis. Hope this helps. Martha (mom to , 12, IgA deficiency, polysaccharide antibody deficiency, recurrent sinus infections, truncus arteriosis, pacemaker, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2001 Report Share Posted December 4, 2001 Dear Becky, I don't often write, but I have had some experience with cellulitis. My daughter has had it several times. According to a medical website the word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. It generally indicates an acute spreading infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues resulting in pain, erythema, edema, and warmth. My daughter has had several episodes of cellultis resulting from a break in the skin due to insect bites etc. The bacterial infection spreads so that there is a lot of swelling and heat. You may also notice red streaks going up the foot and leg as the disease progresses. It was pretty important to get antibiotic therapy started fairly promptly as left untreated, cellulitis may cause sepsis. Hope this helps. Martha (mom to , 12, IgA deficiency, polysaccharide antibody deficiency, recurrent sinus infections, truncus arteriosis, pacemaker, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Hi Becky, Our immunologist would answer that question with a big " YES! " My son, is now 15 years old & in the last 18 months has seen some extremely significant changes in his health in general & his PID symptoms & status specifically.We have been told more than once by different docs that puberty & the hormones that rage before, during & after it hits, can change things drastically. Some people don't even present with PID symptoms until after puberty & therefore get diagnosed later in life & some kids have been known to " outgrow " their PID at or just after puberty & unfortunately, there are those cases where the PID symptoms & status actually worsen or have a " downhill slide " at or after puberty. 's IgG was lower the last trial off (11/00) than it was pre-diagnosis. His IgA & IgM, which had both always been in the low normal to normal range, were also low. His IgM has continued to drop even on ivig. He has started having many more " break through " infections between ivig treatments than before, documentable with cbc's etc. His GI symptoms have changed, as well & he has been having joint pain & swelling that has persisted & been watched carefully over the last 6 - 8 months. He was sent to see a Pediatric Rheumatologist last week & she believes that has JRA, apparently this is not an entirely uncommon thing to coexist with CVID. had labs drawn Friday, pre-infusion & he has begun treatment with Naprosyn & we return to her in 3 weeks. OK, I've rambled too long now...sorry! Anyway, I hope this has helped to answer your question. Also, if you search for " PID & puberty " , you will find some more info. I use Google www.google.com, but I'm sure that you could probably use any search engine. Also, you might want to read some of the info available on CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency) as it often has a later onset. Hope you find some helpful info! Good Luck & I hope both your daughters feel better soon! Beth, Mom to Wade,15 (CVID,Asthma,GERD,Chronic Sinus Disease,ADHD,JRA,IVIG) Cellulitis Well, 's doctor finally got ahold of the immunologist that Maddie saw and he wants to test . He did not feel that a child should have cellulitis 3x in a little over a year, especially since the last time got out of hand so quickly. Do not have an appointment date yet, but was wondering....all of this has seemed to happen to since her body has started going thru puberty. She has been so healthy until then. Since she started changing she has had 2-3 strep infections that have required 2-3 rounds of antibiotics and now the cellulitis. Any input....can hormones make a difference in a child? I am just curious. Last night she kept saying that she was having trouble breathing and I actually gave her a treatment-they would have done the same thing at the ER and it was a lot cheaper. She was much better afterwards, but was having trouble again this morning. I do not know what to think of all this. Thanks! Becky in IndianaGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 Thanks Becky. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 In a message dated 3/15/2006 7:20:22 PM Central Standard Time, catholicmomof3@... writes: > I think his knee is developing > cellulitis How we always tell is it being hot and sort of swollen looking and spreading... we usually outline the area with washable marker and wait to see if it is creeping beyond those borders. (mom to , age 7, dairy intolerant-related GERD -- currently has polysaccharide antibody def, previously had transient IgG, IgA, t-cell & other defs... and also to Kate, age 3!, more dairy intolerant but very healthy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 , I'm so glad to see you back. When I came back a few months ago, I looked through the archives to find out about you and couldnt' find anything recent. Glad to have you back! I'm sorry that you are still having problems, but it sounds like you are farther in terms of diagnosis for than you were the last time I was on. Mom to Grace 8 (THI, IgA def, Antigen proliferation defect, pneumococcal antibody deficiency, mild asthma, chronic constipation) Mom to Caelan 6 (IgG, IgM, IgA def, Antigen proliferation defect, pneumococcal antibody def, asthma, Eosinophilic esophagitis, severe food allergy) Mom to Ian 6/4/05 (GERD, otherwise incredibly healthy so far!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Does she have neutropenia or neutrophil chemotaxis problems? That is what plays into my boys getting cellulitis. first had cellulitis when he was about 3 ½ or so— J got IV Clyndamycin and received oral Keflex and oral Clindamycin for all of his various bouts. If I sent you some pictures off-list, would you be able to tell me what you thought? I think his knee is developing cellulitis… I hate this crap. If Our ped was on call she’d just call in something…but our ped is not on call…. UGH…. I may give the hem a call and send him the pictures. I hate the ER Peace Be With You, Pattie Don't let your past dictate who you are now, but let it be a part of who you will become. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of buttrfluttr Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:53 PM Subject: cellulitis Pattie, has been treated for around 20 cellulitis infections, to be honest I have lost count so it may be more. Her IgG levels are in range, although whether they are functioning correctly is another question entirely. Fatigue, sinus infections, the cellulitis and taking forever to shake respiratory infections although they dont automatically turn into LRIs as s are bound to, are her main problems. Hope s knee heals quickly with your regime. What treatment works best for him when he has cellulitis? Take care, , mum to (10) absolute IgA deficiency, low complement and (8) functional antibody deficiency, absolute IgA deficiency, FG Syndrome, CPH, pancreatic insufficiency This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. To unsubscribe -unsubscribegroups (DOT) To search group archives go to: /messages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yes-it has creeped outside of two borders now-circled in ink... I really do like our hem and he was on call tonight! I emailed him the same pictures that I sent to the list earlier & he looked at them and asked me a million questions. He definitely thinks there is an infection and that he will need antibiotics. I am to clean it right now with alcohol wipes and peroxide and have to be at clinic first thing in the morning. He wants to culture it and thinks we can wait until the morning. I am to call him ASAP if it gets worse or we note streaking. I hate going to the ER and am glad that our hem was on-call. I suppose I could have emailed the others, too... but I know our hem trusts me and knows me, so he believes me, if you know what I mean. Peace Be With You, Pattie Don't let your past dictate who you are now, but let it be a part of who you will become. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bunneegirl@... Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: Re: cellulitis In a message dated 3/15/2006 7:20:22 PM Central Standard Time, catholicmomof3@... writes: > I think his knee is developing > cellulitis How we always tell is it being hot and sort of swollen looking and spreading... we usually outline the area with washable marker and wait to see if it is creeping beyond those borders. (mom to , age 7, dairy intolerant-related GERD -- currently has polysaccharide antibody def, previously had transient IgG, IgA, t-cell & other defs... and also to Kate, age 3!, more dairy intolerant but very healthy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yes-it has creeped outside of two borders now-circled in ink... I really do like our hem and he was on call tonight! I emailed him the same pictures that I sent to the list earlier & he looked at them and asked me a million questions. He definitely thinks there is an infection and that he will need antibiotics. I am to clean it right now with alcohol wipes and peroxide and have to be at clinic first thing in the morning. He wants to culture it and thinks we can wait until the morning. I am to call him ASAP if it gets worse or we note streaking. I hate going to the ER and am glad that our hem was on-call. I suppose I could have emailed the others, too... but I know our hem trusts me and knows me, so he believes me, if you know what I mean. Peace Be With You, Pattie Don't let your past dictate who you are now, but let it be a part of who you will become. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bunneegirl@... Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: Re: cellulitis In a message dated 3/15/2006 7:20:22 PM Central Standard Time, catholicmomof3@... writes: > I think his knee is developing > cellulitis How we always tell is it being hot and sort of swollen looking and spreading... we usually outline the area with washable marker and wait to see if it is creeping beyond those borders. (mom to , age 7, dairy intolerant-related GERD -- currently has polysaccharide antibody def, previously had transient IgG, IgA, t-cell & other defs... and also to Kate, age 3!, more dairy intolerant but very healthy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 , Our boys' cellulitis has not been like that... but I am not a cellulitis expert. Did you see the links I sent to articles on cellulitis that also included pictures? ~Pattie~ " What matters is not great deeds, but great love. " ~ St. Therese of Lisieux Family website: www.shwachman.50megs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I can't tell you what the right thing is, but I think if is prone to cellulitus, has a history of infection, and this hasn't shown signs of improvement in the next 24 hours you need to spring for the $25. She will probably need some sort of antibiotic - maybe just a topical cream - but quite possibly something stronger - to stop the infection from spreading. Some immuno kids (like my son) get cellulitus from minor scrapes - and left untreated cellulitus can be a BIG deal. Circle the redness with pen, give it 24 hours and have it looked at right away if it doubles in size. . Kim - Mom of , age 4 (Combined B and T Cell Disorder) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 ph has had cellulitis at the injection site once--- but we use Gammaguard. Peace be with you, Pattie The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God won't be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hello , My son Alec had cellulitis once from Vivaglobin infusion. We now have him take a shower with phisoderm right before his infusion and then we prep his skin with iodine and achohol. We have not had any trouble since. Where in CT are you? I am in MA. Towma Ladden <LLadden@...> wrote: Hi all: Has anyone had a problem from cellulitis with Vivaglobin infusions? My son had a bad case in one site and was at risk for a blood infection from it on Saturday from one of his sites from his Friday infusion. He received Kelfex shots and now is on 4 x daily keflex for a few days If anyone has had this problem, what did you do to try to prevent it in the future? My son is so hyperactive and developmentally disabled, sticking him can be tough - mom to 5 1/2 years old in CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hello , My son Alec had cellulitis once from Vivaglobin infusion. We now have him take a shower with phisoderm right before his infusion and then we prep his skin with iodine and achohol. We have not had any trouble since. Where in CT are you? I am in MA. Towma Ladden <LLadden@...> wrote: Hi all: Has anyone had a problem from cellulitis with Vivaglobin infusions? My son had a bad case in one site and was at risk for a blood infection from it on Saturday from one of his sites from his Friday infusion. He received Kelfex shots and now is on 4 x daily keflex for a few days If anyone has had this problem, what did you do to try to prevent it in the future? My son is so hyperactive and developmentally disabled, sticking him can be tough - mom to 5 1/2 years old in CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Oh good I hope it works for him I think I was the one who told you to try the phisohex?. Let me know how this works for him. Take care, Towma Ladden <LLadden@...> wrote: I am in Waterbury-just south of Hartford-- we go to CT Children's Medical Center- his ID doc and all of his other specialists are there. I did not think of washing him first--- takes daily Phisohex showers because he gets frequent skin infections-- so I will now do this before--- thank you so much for the idea!!!! Also, have anyone's children had Molluscum Catagiousom? they are viral skin growths-- he has to go to pedi dermatologist in order to have them frozen off with nitrogen-- I was told that is the only way to kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I had a fever for 4 days and now i have cellulitis- i had it a year ago also- anyone else ever have it? Regards, Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just be wary of the antibiotics, my Mother and I both got C.Diff from the antibiotics, can't remember what she had but I received Keflex. You do not want C.Diff, it nearly killed us both last Summer (right Alana LOL????? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Educate me on the C Diff > > Just be wary of the antibiotics, my Mother and I both got C.Diff from the antibiotics, can't remember what she had but I received Keflex. You do not want C.Diff, it nearly killed us both last Summer (right Alana LOL????? > Doug > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Antibiotics can kill normal/helpful bacteria in the GI tract. This can lead to an infection called Clostridium difficile which can be serious. The primary drug of choice in its treatment is Flagyl. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Re: cellulitis Just be wary of the antibiotics, my Mother and I both got C.Diff from the antibiotics, can't remember what she had but I received Keflex. You do not want C.Diff, it nearly killed us both last Summer (right Alana LOL????? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 My pleasure! I'm glad you came through that awful GI situation okay! Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ________________________________ From: Amy <charmedcripchic@...> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:29:29 PM Subject: Re: cellulitis Thank you Lori I was actually given IV Flagil right before my emergency surgery to get my intestines untangled and my appendix out in May 08. You should've seen the CT scan. My lower GI looked like a huge bow shape. It reminded me of when people wrap an extension cord or rope around thier elbow and hand in an oval shaped coil and then twisted the coiled up mass into a figure 8 shape. After I finally got a look at the scan I was like - no wonder that f-ing hurt! > > Antibiotics can kill normal/helpful bacteria in the GI tract. This can lead to an infection called Clostridium difficile which can be serious. The primary drug of choice in its treatment is Flagyl. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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