Blis

[lizmurphy61]

Hi all has anyone had blisters on their legs I have them on one leg and they are driving me nuts

Thanks for reading x

[Crusee]

Hi lizmurphy61

I would get these checked out by a lymphoedema nurse or the like.

I have lymphoedema and encountered blisters.I dressed them myself but they had become bigger and water started leaking from them.As the skin was punctured it became an outlet for water to leak and became a huge problem which has taken months to dry up.

It may be nothing but if it progresses it will become a bigger problem get it checked now,if it can be krpt under control now that is fine.

take care..

crusee

XX

[veriterc in reply to Crusee]

Thanks for this info. I have blisters developing. Thought it was just long-term side effects after Tamoxifen etc. but now realise it may be more, so am off to try and get them checked.

[Crusee in reply to veriterc]

It may well be just side effects but mine have developed into ulcers.I am now in long term compression stockings and bandaging and if you can avoid this then do.

Its worth an appointment just to rule out the nasty stuff..

All the best.

Crusee

XX

[veriterc in reply to Crusee]

Thanks - have appointment at hospital tomorrow, so thought it would be sensible to get blisters checked out whilst there. We are supposed to be responsible and all things sensible, but phone my supposed 'supporting' CNS, who made me feel I was being silly. But am going anyway.

[Crusee in reply to veriterc]

Never feel silly.It has obviously concerned you enough to ask about it so check it out veriterc even if just to rule out the nasties.

You have done the right thing.

Hope it all goes ok.

Good luck tomorrow

Crusee

XX

[Lynora]

Yes, agree with previous comments - go and get it checked - and PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 'POP' THEM!!!!!!

[Chocolate-e-clare]

Hi Liz - is that blistering in your thigh? Are you wearing compression over that area? If the lymphoedema isn't compressed, the fluid can build up and blisters can form - and if they leak, it is an open area of skin where bacteria can get in and cause infection. Call your lymphoedema clinic to discuss. If the swelling and blistering has occurred suddenly, probably best to go to a clinic/doctor/emergency room quickly in case something has blocked up (eg blood clot). If you feel unwell and your leg is getting warm/red, see a doctor ASAP (signs of cellulitis). Hope you can make those blisters go away ASAP. Let us know how you get on with this.

[lizmurphy61 in reply to Chocolate-e-clare]

Hi Clare they are on the bottom of my leg at the back and I am not wearing stockings at the moment as they are cutting into my stomach I have an appointment on the 17th of this month with the lymphodema nurse I was just leaving it till then as he is only there once a week if they get any worse I will see the doctor Thank you for answering my post and the rest of the ladies x

[lovesradio]

Dear Liz I cannot add anything to the excellent advice above but just want to say that I hope you get relief from them xx

[Chocolate-e-clare]

Keep those legs elevated

[lizmurphy61]

They are driving me nuts they are so restless and agitated x

[veriterc]

Was hoping to give report about 'my' blisters. Had an appointment at Marsden at Sutton, so ideal opportunity to get them checked out - so I thought. Phoned at beginning of week. Phoned through to ask if a nurse could cast a quick eye, then when I arrived phoned through to Lymphoedema Dept. to check how to get there. Nurse spent 10 minutes on phone telling me why they were far too busy to see me. It would have taken 30 seconds to tell me "you are fine" or that I was right to be concerned, and make an appointment to come back. This is hospital where nurse told me off: "you are ONLY a patient".

I am going to St. Thomas' for hydro this week, so will ask their Lymphoedema nurses. It's obviously something wrong, otherwise it would have cleared up by now,

[Mitzie]

Hi,

Sorry you don't seem to be getting anywhere or much help.

I have multiple blisters on the front of both my legs...Fortunately they only become prominent after my compression has been off for about 20mins. The only time I have had problems is following an allergic reaction to a plaster and they erupted!

I had them dressed at my GP's surgery and was given an extra course of antibiotics. I eventually dressed them myself after instruction, it took about 2 months before they cleared up .

I hope you can get yours sorted and they don't burst...Perhaps a visit to your GP nuse would be able to advise.

Best wishes