Scared suddenly, rash on my leg much worse. Am I being silly?

I would be taking supplements for skin and for healing. I have a show I watch on cable that is on the Family channel 394 where I am. It is on holistic health with Dr. Becker and his wife. The website that coinsides with this show is: www.bioinnovations.net Lots of very good information. If you are having this much trouble just getting in to see a dermatologist then, if I were you, I would start doing some research and see if I could Heal it from with in with nutrients. They have a base book on nutrition which might be very valuable to you. I will include their toll free number as well. Good luck to you. 1-800-635-2673

I would definitely be concerned about it. It may not be anything serious but it also could be something that needs to be seen. You should not take any risks when it comes to your health. I do not know much about being diabetic, but it sounds as though the fact is worrying you. Also, I am in Australia so I know that public hospital care is free for us, but not for you guys. Our ambulances are also free. You are lucky to have your son to help you out but I think that you should definitely get it seen to- your health is priceless.

Hi Hately, You please go to the doctor as soon as possible. Your son is the only one to take care of you so you please listen to him. There won’t be anything to worry; yes I know that diabetic persons should take come extra care when they got any wound because it is difficult to cure. I think that may be the concern of your son too. Get well soon, our prayers are with you.

Hatley, I wont' side step this discussion cuz I need to be in bed.......... You get yourself to the ER ! NO questions ! Your son is right and you know he is too.. Do not post pone this due to a few bucks...Your leg is too important..dah? not to mention your life! Now, you go on and get this leg checked ! I love ya even tho I've never met ya !! Hugs and do let us know what kind of treatment they did for you.. hugs , quita

Hiya Hatley, How did the visit to the Hospital go then. Did you get the right treatment for the wound or infection on your Leg? I hope so anyway. I would hate to have to go too but I would to (grin) it could be cleared up so easily with the right care and attention. Hope you are much better now. Hugs. Sue.xxx

I am not a medical practitioner and it makes me so sad not to give you any advice , but as a layman, please try water therapy for the moment.Yes being diabetic, you should be worried about things like this, but no need to panic, for I am sure you will find a remedy for that. Just hang in there and prayers helps a lot.Believe me...

I hope by now your wound has been seen to Hatley and that your fears have been laid to rest with your leg being treated and on the mend. You know this already but you really do need to be ever vigilant with any problems with your hands, feet and lower limbs. Your circulation can take a nasty turn with you as a diabetic. Take care of you.

Hatley I would be concerned. My mum is also a diabetic and she had a very similar issue which turned out to be "cellulitis" if I've spelled it correctly. It almost took over her legs and led her to be very unwell and was quite serious. I would personally suggest seeing a doctor, it's always worth being safer than sorry. Hope your okay though :)

I guess I dillydallied over my problems in the summer of 08 because I thought they'd get better, or it was just more of my fibro - turned out it was my gall bladder passing stones into my pancreas

Hi Hatley! You are not being silly for worrying, and I hope you took your son's advice and went to a doctor or emergency room. With diabetes, the most insignificant-looking skin problems on your feet or legs can mean big problems. It's definitly beyond needing just a dermatologist, if for no other reason than to see what it is, and if you are at risk because of your diabetes. If it's a blistery rash, only one one leg, that is becoming more painful, you could even have shingles. Please go, and let us know how you make out, ok?

That is something to worry about. My father lost his leg because of diabetes although he could have saved it when he went to do doctor right away. His was a case of a little bit too late. You go have that checked out right away. Take care always.

This reassurance that you are getting from all of us will go a long way in calming you down but that cannot replace a visit to the doctor. So please go to your doctor. I am sure everything will be fine.

Not silly at all dear. You should get it checked out. Prevention is always better than cure, or in your case, curing a rash is better than curing a severe infection.

Oh my gosh! That should really scare anyone and make anyone worried! Have you seen a doctor now? Talk to your PCP (Primary Care Physician). I don't think a dermatologist would do. Your PCP should refer you but right now just go to ER. I've encountered patients like you and being a diabetic there is really a big reason to worry. Please, make efforts to lower your blood sugar. You would have greater problems if your sugar is high because it also prevents healing from occurring. Call 911. That's a real serious problem. I'm not just scaring you, okay? If you have anything like that my friends, please. Don't even think anymore what you'll do. GO TO THE HOSPITAL ASAP AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Oh honey don't you paywith your health girl! you go right now to the hospital and let them take a look at you!! like you said you don't want to take a chance with them having to take your leg off! OMG that would be just horrible. please keep us posted

I would go tot he hospital if they can not get you in to be seen and soon. Tell them it is an emergency and that you are much worse and they leg is in extreme pain. They should get you in asap, now even. I hope they see you today or tomorrow, if not go to the emergency room at the hospital. I would. No, you are not being silly! This is your health you are concerned about. Make them see you. Good luck.

It's been way too long on that referral. Definitely I hope you called them first things and gave them hell and then went and had it seen.

Hi Hatley, You need to go to the emergency, I do not think you will lose your leg but it needs to be seen to, hope by the time you read this you have already been seen to, cannot understand why the people from the Glodens Crest where you are wont sent you to the emergency, good luck hun, hope all is well, love and hugs. Tamara xxxx

No you are not being silly. It may be nothing much or it may be serious. You know, as a diabetic, that getting treatment is essential. I hope that by the time you are reading this then you have received a diagnosis and treatment. You know that it must be regarded as urgent and attention to this leg is crucial. God bless you and I am praying that it is nothing too serious. Many blessings

Good morning Hatley. I am diabetic as well and when it comes to my legs and eyes, I always am nervous as well. I would definitely go to the ER if your son said it is getting worse. I think sometimes when you see it everyday you don't notice the daily changes as much as someone that hasn't seen it in a week. I would definitely take your son's advice and go! I would rather someone tell me I am paranoid and it be nothing, than to keep waiting for your doctor and it be something serious. Way back when my mother thought she had the flu, she kept throwing up and throwing up and she kept making excuses. My dad called me at work and told me what was happening. I was about 30 at the time and I never remembered my mother to have the flu. I left work immediately just thinking something might have been wrong. When I got to there house my mother looked grey. I told her she was going to the hospital immediately. Well she obviously said she wasn't going, because she knew her body better than anyone else. I was extremely forceful and told her she WAS going to the hospital if I had to drag her in the car myself. She ended up going and we found out that she was have mini heart attacks. She ended up having to have 4x bypass surgery within 2 days. To this day, I am not exactly sure why I was so sure something was wrong with my mother, and I really feel bad for talking so mean to her. Sometimes I think outsiders (or family that doesn't see their family every day) can tell when something is wrong. Please take your son's advise and go to the ER today. Please let us know what the outcome is. I will say a pray that it is nothing serious. Hugs.