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Blisters

Bill Hirdman

09/07/09

Bill Hirdman

Topics:Assisted-living , Alzheimer's , Caregiving

Mom is blistering on her right leg, some by her outer lower hip and now just below the knee. any suggestions on what might cause this? Not from the sun, and she is not bed ridden. she is 81 and pretty active for her situation!

Any suggestions????

Bill

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Carol Bradley Bursack

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Carol Bradley Bursack

She'd better see a doctor. It could be cellulitis or something else. It could be harmless, but these things can become serious in elders. I'd have it looked at soon.

Carol

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Bill Hirdman
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 10:56 AM

thank you, she is seeing another doctor today. Once in the er which I have still heard nothing from and today her family doctor. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Thanks for your input

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Carol Bradley Bursack
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Good luck, Bill. I'm glad she's seeing someone today.

Carol

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