cellulitis poss SE from ADT?

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Clarence Crow - 17 May 2005 02:38 GMT

Hello again all

Just when you thought I'd slipped into lurk mode, I've returned with a
query ;p

Just managed to get in a full week's work in my office and I get
cellulitis in my lower R leg :-(
My GP says it could be a SE of the ADT I'm still on, and the EBRT I've
just completed, lowering my immune system to allow the bacteria easy
access. So I'm back on horse-needles in the arse plus oral antibiotics
for some days to see if this recedes, else it's hospitalisation to go
on a drip for a few days.
I've had cellulitis before a couple of times and it seems to be
another spin-off from my Diabetes type 2 (NIDDM).

Anyone else had a similar experience?

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Steve Kramer - 17 May 2005 11:53 GMT

I'd say lurking is in the mind of the lurker... but, I digress.

I've never heard of cellulitis being an SE of RT or HT. However, I'd opt
for RT if it were either. But, your best bet seems to be your diabetes. Or
maybe a combination of diabetes and the stressed immune system from RT.

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Clarence Crow - 18 May 2005 08:19 GMT

>I'd say lurking is in the mind of the lurker... but, I digress.

I haven't really been lurking, but the office I've been using is only
on a LAN, so can only come home to check out the ngs.
Additionally, I haven't had much to contribute or comment on these
past 2 wks.

>I've never heard of cellulitis being an SE of RT or HT. However, I'd opt
>for RT if it were either. But, your best bet seems to be your diabetes. Or
>maybe a combination of diabetes and the stressed immune system from RT.

I'd lean toward the RT, as on the last week of sessions, I was feeling
as if I had a extra pair of sox on immediately after each session.
Peripheral Neuropathy from the NIDDM in both feet would also
contribute to this. I never realised I could be stressed, though.
At present, the cellulitis is gradually receding with the oral
antibiotics, only now, but I'm resting up until it's cleared up.
Don't feel like taking amputation on board at the moment.

Thanks for your reply.

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