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[lymphoedema55]

I have lymphedema in my left arm and han and in the last 7 months have had 4 infections that required iv antibiotics. must be something that can be done about thisother then the usually wait til it flares up then go to hospital.would appreciate any input

[Lynora]

What information have you been given by your clinic? You may need prophylactic antibiotics (long term, daily).

What is your general health like? Do you eat good stuff - high carb is known to deplete the gut of good bacteria?

[julesab]

I saw in a booklet we should have a supply of flucoxicillin to treat infections. I had some once but never got them replaced. I have had @ 3 infections having iv antibiotics, but not recently. I banged and scratched my arm the other day and thought I would be back hozzie again but just kept cleaning it and kept my compression sleeve on for longer....