Leaky leg

[Dojo2927]

I have a question? I’ve had lymphodema since 2013 and occasions and this one particular spot it would leak fluid it never has lead to cellulitis ( but I have had cellulitis in the past) my question today is my week has been leaking on and off for the past two days and today it’s been constant for like the last 12 hours is there anything I could do to stop this from leaking

Thanks in advance

[Lynora]

Hi Annette - you have had this before haven’t you - it must be really annoying to have it back again!Apply an absorbent dressing (avoid anything with an adhesive edge) and hold it in place with either a bandage, or wraps, or (if it’s not in an awkward place) under your compression garment. If it’s leaking profusely, change the dressing every couple of hours. I have resorted to using sanitary towels on leaky spots for some of my clients - very absorbent!

[Dojo2927 in reply to Lynora]

Thank you so so very much for your feed back … I truly appreciate you….

[violetsnowdrop]

Have you changed your diet recently or eaten something you haven't had for a while? I found that by eliminating certain foodstuffs/additives I was able to eventually 'dry' my leg out.

[Dojo2927]

Thank you for your feed back…. I haven’t changed anything in my diet…. I know I need to cut back on my salt intake…. I eat alot of salt…. My leg has stopped leaking … Thank God…