How do you treat cellulitis when all other treatments have failed?

I was diagnosed with cellulitis in my right foot on 4/14/07 and have been on 3 different antibiotic treatments, missed 4 days of work, bed rest,elevated,heat and still have pain, the redness and swelling is almost non existent, but the pain is almost just as bad. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.

A friend of mine used to have this, he stayed 1,5 month in bed! Keep applying Aloe Vera and visit a massage specialist, cellulitis causes a kind of lemphitis , with the massage it will be ok again. But it can take up to 1 year to heal completely as the doctor of my friend said. Dont worry though, you will be ok. :)

Cheers!

I first got cellulitis in my right leg six years ago. It has moved from acute to chronic phase, but the awful pain remains.

I am passed from department to department in search of help with the pain, but not much has a significant effect. Report It

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