Leaking burning leg : Hi I am still learning... - Lipoedema UK

Lipoedema UK

873 members165 posts

Leaking burning leg

Fatleg1 profile image
9 Replies

Hi I am still learning wondering if anyone has this problem - my right legs leaks from the ankle area like a waterfall it was swollen then went down

My left legs leaks also it has idk what to call in but it seems when it leaks the fluid it thick and seem to stick to my legs discussting well my right leg some days is ok and I can handle the pain other days like the last few have been hard it hurts and burns like my leg is in a fire pit and feels like it has rug burns and fire works are exploding from the in side hot

Dose anyone have this problem

Please any help would be appreciated

Written by
Fatleg1 profile image
Fatleg1
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
Scottie_55 profile image
Scottie_55

Sounds like you are leaking lymphatic fluid from your leg. Have you seen your doctor yet? If not, make an appointment straight away. You may need antibiotics.

Kokanee555 profile image
Kokanee555 in reply to Scottie_55

My son sees a specialist three times a week they wrap it from the feet to the calf . They finally put him on bacterial infection antibiotics and the water pill he is very heavy . Don’t rely on a Dr go see specialist now asap

sammyvan profile image
sammyvan

I agree with Scottie_55. It sounds like you have an infection and should see a doctor/medical practitioner as soon as possible. The leaking Lymph fluid could so easily develop into Cellulitis, so prevention is better than the cure!

Please see your doctor soon? In the meantime try and keep your leg as clean as possible - I would say, using a clean cloth and warm water [ not hot ] just wipe your legs down and remove the old lymph. I hope ''Lynora'' [?] will read your letter and give you advice - she knows what she is talking about and has helped us all so many times. Good luck, Sammy

Fatleg1 profile image
Fatleg1

Thank you both so much for responding to me -

The last time I saw the Dr he saw how much it was leaking he didn't seem concerned

The one leg is not very swollen anymore it still leaks I can see the spot it leaks from

The left leg is swollen and leaking not as bad

Smells terrable don't know how to stop that -

Chocolate-e-clare profile image
Chocolate-e-clare in reply to Fatleg1

Hi Fatleg1 - are you going to a lymphoedema clinic? The leaking is also known as lymphorrhea. Lymph fluid is a high protein fluid, which is also caustic to your skin. It needs to be stopped! This can usually be achieved by multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging, exercises and elevation. Your doctor should be concerned, and be referring you to a therapist/clinic. In the meantime, keep your skin as clean as possible, and elevate your legs when sitting.

Kokanee555 profile image
Kokanee555 in reply to Fatleg1

My sons smells terrible to go please to specialist ASAP I am worried sick about him

Fatleg1 profile image
Fatleg1

Thank you I'm trying to get a lymphedema clinic in my area

jellybaby64 profile image
jellybaby64

Dear fatleg1

I really feel for you.

Your dr can arrange dressings to be changed regularly at the surgery.

If you are house bound. It can be done at home. The burning and stinging inside the leg sounds very much like celulitous. I had this and it is like my legs were on fire and could not touch each other.

If fluid is leeking as often as I think it is. This wont clear up on it's own.

Ask to see a different dr.

Believe me my leg started out with a small pink blister the size of a 10p piece. It developed into an ulcer the size of a large tangerine.

Ive had 3 batches of anti-biotics.

I have bought a vibro plate machine to stand on and I'm away to get a recliner chair to elevate my legs.

It went as far as me getting a hospital bed that raises the head and legs via remote control, but I wasn't able to sleep in the position due to a back injury and had to hand it back after day 3.

I appreciate my case is severe but please take it seriously.

Infection can get in so easily when it's open tot he air.

The nurses change the dressings 4 days a week. In 3 months it deteriorated.

As the saying goes.

Hyndsite is a wonderful thing.

I hope you get well very soon.

From eva

Fatleg1 profile image
Fatleg1 in reply to jellybaby64

Thank you so much

My primary has me on antibiotics idk what to do I can't find any lymphedema clinics near me so I just keep praying I get better

Its terrable I can see where it's leaking from I have to. Hangs my leg every 2 hrs

I had home Care but they stopped because I could get up ugh

You may also like...

Tree trunk legs

Tree Trunk Legs. This was what my mother and brothers called me, as a teenager. Great for my...

ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins

swelling in my lower leg. Having lipodema I’m nervous of how tender my leg is,has anyone else been...

Lipidema Diagnosis obtained and still feeling bleurgh.

suppose it has been a bit of an anti-climax, and then I feel ungrateful for feeling like that. I...

Lipoedema restricts me in so many ways I don't know how to cope?

Lipoedema in both legs, very severe. I work full time and have a 7 year old and a 1 year old. I'm...

Lipodema liposuction

I would like to have my lipedoma lipo done with Anne Dancy I needed to have 3 ops but it’s so...