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Posted 3/1/2010 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Dear friends , hello to all .My leg is extremely painful today , its very hard to be mobile in any way and staying still invite stiffness so its pain no matter what or as many of us know ,what  we call that a regular day .I wish it could subside  though , having an undiagnosed affliction is very difficult , I can't even work towards feeling better , Idon't know what to do because I don't know what I have, the frustration is unbearable . I must remain calm , try some meditation to help .Thanks for listening 
Posted 3/1/2010 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mikel...so sorry you are in such pain...have you tried applying warm washcloths...I do not say heat, because there may be a limit in sensation making heat more dangerous...soak in warm bath or take warm shower??? if none has worked, I will send you warm wishes, and big warm hugs, J
Posted 3/1/2010 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Mikel sorry to hear you are doing so bad. I thought you had a drs appt last week? If so, what happened. Are your drs doing any type of labs or anything like a CBC to see what your count looks like as in checking for infection? Any time I have a falre up of cellulitis the first thing they do is a CBC checking the infection rate.

Also, what type of dr is treating you for this leg problem? Have you by chance been seen by an infectious disease dr for it? Just some thoughts going around in my mind. Hope you get to feeling better.
Posted 3/1/2010 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
HI Mike,

Sorry to hear that you are having more pain...

If I may ask..since you have it listed on your signature...are you taking medicine for your HIV? As you know..it's extremely important to keep your T cell-levels high to avoid infections...so taking all your medicine on schedule for that is crucial to keeping your immune system as healthy as it can be...

So...just wondering as you may not have all your medicine listed on your signature..but didn't see anything for your HIV listed so very worried about you...

Will say some prayers for your pain Mike...
Posted 3/1/2010 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your words and concern my friends ,WhiteStone Ido feel better after a shower so I'm a very clean boy for sure , thanks for the idea my friend .straydog my doctors appt established that they are not sure what I have .I've seen infectious disease doctors and dermatologists they can't pinpoint either , my next appt is to see a vascular doctor .Snowbunny yes I've taken my hiv meds for years now and my viral load has been undetectable for years , my t-cells are between 300-400 as I didn't start taking the hiv meds until my t-cells were 93 , they have risen to the present 300-400 and stayed there .Iam at the moment attepting to hook up with a doctor with a great reputation who is supposed to be very knowledgeable in my area .Ihope I can meet him soon .Thanks to all for your caring .
Posted 3/1/2010 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the update Mike..I didn't mean to pry...and hope it didn't seem that way...I am so happy to hear how high your levels are...YEA!!

I truly hope that you can get this leg issue under control for the pain...maybe that new vascular Dr. will be able to help.

Rest up...maybe go find a good tv show/movie to watch to help make you smile and take your mind off of things for a bit...

Hugs (( ))
Posted 3/1/2010 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Snowbunny21 don't worry , the reason its great here , the reason I love it so , is because I can be myself completely , I don't hide anything and don't feel the urge to ' I feel totally accepted here and I totally accept everyone else , thats why its so great to be part of this great family .We are all open books and accepted for who we are , I love you all !!!
Posted 3/1/2010 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Its real frustrating with the leg situation. I started out with horrible swelling and then the cellulitis infections one after another. I was eventullay seen by a vascular dr who did the sonograms on my legs. Fortunately, I had no blood clots which I knew that, and also no blockage anywhere. I am one of these people that are prone to swollen legs due to build up of fluid. about all they can do for that is give you a diurectic and wear compression hose to help keep the swelling down. Gets old real fast.
Posted 3/1/2010 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Mikel,
I don't have any suggestions about your condition, but from the title of your post I sure can relate to the weather affecting pain levels!

I hope you find some answers soon and that this new doc you're going to consult can help you.

Take care,

PaLady
Posted 3/1/2010 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
straydog thanks so much for that info .Did you also expierence a tightness of the skin ans a redness of the skin ? This is what I have but no fever or anything . Thats why they weren't sure it is cellulitus because of the lack of me having a fever . Did you have fever and these other things i mentioned ? Thanks PAlady for your kind words
Posted 3/2/2010 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
Mikel yes, I do get the tightness and it feels like my legs are going to split open. It is very difficult to walk or even stand on them when they get like that. I get what is called pitting edema too, which is fluid build up in the legs and the compression hose and a diurectic help.

Cellulitis causes your legs to swell, be red and hot to touch with fever. You will also get blisters on your skin. If there is heavy fluid build up the fluid can seep through the skin, the fluid has to come out somehow. I have done this many times. I am back wearing compression hose now because of the swelling and fluid build up.
Posted 3/2/2010 6:33 AM (GMT 0)
See straydog thats the thing my legs aren't swollen anymore , there is redness in one leg an skin tightness in that same leg , some skin tightness but much less in the other leg , their not hot to the touch and I never had blisters . Ihad that seep thru thing Ithink because of the tightness of the skin .But I never had fever , its weird thats why they don't think its cellulitus .I've gotten rid of the swelling , but the pain and tightness and redness persist .I don't know maybe vascular , it seemsI can't find an answer . thanks again for your help .
Posted 3/2/2010 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hey,
How are you? I got your message! LOL! Great minds think alike. I hope your pain is at least under some kind of control. I'll be hoping you can push through this night. Take care
Cat(z4)
Posted 3/2/2010 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Have they done an ultra sound of your knee? mri's or maybe just a plain old x-ray? seems like something would be detected..
Anyways, wanted to wish you well and hopes that you gte a low pain day soon...
Hugz
Posted 3/2/2010 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Chartreux thanks for your thoughts , yeah had ultrasound and nothing .But thanks for caring enough to ask , your nice .
Posted 3/2/2010 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Tightness and fluid leaking can also be a fluid retention problem.
Posted 3/3/2010 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
no suggestions other than using the shower and warm compresses... but wanted you to know I care and hope this thing gets cleared up asap!!! sorry it hurts so bad.
hugs for you....


melissa
Posted 3/3/2010 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
thank you melissa , much love to you .I feel very alone right now , so thanks for caring .
Posted 3/3/2010 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
Darn it, you are (((((((((((((((SO))))))))))))))) not alone! You are better than a virtual friend, you are real and kind and caring and loving person in front of that screen!! And you are just you! Get to feeling better and look around you...we are all here!
Love ya Mikel!
Cat(z4)
Posted 3/3/2010 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
HEY CAT Great talking to you last nite so much fun ! I hope your well today , i'M at my brothers house so when I get home I'll touch base for sure , Whitestone don't think I forgot you my great and good friend I hope your feeling well and i'll be in touch as soon as I return home . luv you guys really really big
Posted 3/3/2010 7:59 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Mikel!

I hope you are doing well today and that your leg has improved 100%. I'm hanging out listening to my dog bark and thinking if I have to go to the door to accept a package, I don't know that I could make it! This arm, headache and shoulder are really getting to me.  If they don't do something soon, I feel like I'm going to crack! Can't take much more of this. Thanks for thinking of me and I'll type to you later!

Cat(z4)

Posted 3/4/2010 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Catsie girl I'm sorry if I ran out of steam last night the meds finally got to me !Dodgegirl you are fantastic !! with you and Cat being my friends I feel very fortunate indeed , at such a young ags you are a miricle of positive energy .And you Catz well you are truly a special friend , your caring is as warm as the sun and I'm very pleased to be able to talk with you at any time at all , you are a great person with a wonderful heart , just talking with you makes my world brighter , thank you my great friends and please I;m not always a mess , just mostly( LOL ) you can rely on me to talk to and commiserate with ANYTIME at all .with great affection your friend Mikel
Posted 3/4/2010 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Mikel, we will see you in the chat room tonight. Your a fun guy, and have a caring Heart as well. My kind of people! :)

SE
Posted 3/5/2010 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
Mikel...

I haven't been on in a few days... but I just want to comment on what a positive attitude you have; it's infectious to others! Even though we are all dealing with pretty heavy stuff, you just have a way about you that shows what a good heart you have. Just wanted you to know that! Oh, and please try not to feel alone! I know how that feels... especially when dealing with all of these physical issues... but you are so NOT alone. You have lots of people here that love and care about you; so try to remember that, ok?

Take good care, Tina
Posted 3/5/2010 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
eagle and Tina thank you so much .Dearest friends thank you so much for your wonderful words and encouragement and caring .Momto6boys getting such praise and caring from people like you really makes my dayYou are so great at life me I'm just amazed . So thank you my great friends your great , special folks who its my pleasure to correspond with and be friends with .
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