SUNBURN AND PAINFUL SWOLLEN LEGS

[LADYBUG1972]

I HAVE A SEVERE SUNBURN ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF BOTH OF MY LEGS, NOT THE FIRST TIME FOR THAT BUT IT HAS BEEN A VERY LONG TIME SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED, HOWEVER, I HAVE SWELLING ALL THE WAY UP BOTH LEGS AND IN BOTH  FEET. ELEVATING THEM SEEMS TO HELP WITH THE UNCOMFORT OF THE SWELLING, BUT WHEN I PUT THEM BACK DOWN IT HURTS LIKE I BROKE MY LEGS! THE FEEING SUBSIDES AFTER JUST A FEW MINUTES AND I AM ABLE TO WALK BUT THEN THE SWELLING COMES BACK AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN OVER 48 HOURS SINCE THE BURN OCCURED. DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED WITH THE PAIN AND SWELLING OR JUST MANAGE THEM WITH ELEVATIION AND MOTRIN? IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAS CAUSED THIS SINCE I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF SYMPTOM WITH A SUNBURN?


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[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

When did the sunburn happen?

At this point, I am thinking that this may not be associated with the sunburn.This seems to be a case of orthostatic edema which seems to be aggravated by walking around or prolonged standing. I suggest that you have this assessed by your physician so that a complete physical examination be done .

Do you have any varicosities in both legs?

Any discolorations?

A complete examination of your pulses as well as evaluation  kidney function may be necessary.

[ltlred]

Hey ladybug, I am going through the same exact thing right now I got burned 4 days ago and keeps getting worse now my legs are discolored purple and blotchy swelling became so severe I lost feeling in my left foot. did you get any answers that may help me with my recovery?