2nd degree sunburn, swelling so bad cant walk!?

Question

Well i went fishing on the beach for about 9 hours 4 days ago, i forgot my sunscreen. My legs got so extremely burn, 2nd degree from what I can tell.

My legs are extremely red/pink, my legs and feet have swollen to about 2x their normal size. I am unable to walk or even let my legs hang in the perpendicular position because the pressure in my leg feels so extreme like blood vessels are about to burst. The actual sunburn pain has been getting better, but the swelling has not gone down and I am unable to walk.

My job (i work in retail) is thinkin about firing me since I have been unable to come to work. I have no idea what to do, i've been taking 2 advil and 2 tylenol to manage the pain but it doesnt help much. How long will this last? What can I do to be able to get back on my feet again, vinegar, aloe, cold bath, vitamin E arent seeming to do anything.

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for Burns and Scalding :-

Head remedy - for burns of any kind Cantharis 30, 4 hourly

Sun burns; rush of blood towards head, flushed face Belladonna 30, 4 hourly

Radium, X-ray burns Phosphorus 200 or Cadmium Iodide 30, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

When there is fear of death and anxiety due to burns. Burnt area is hot and swollen with fever Aconite 30 or 200, 15 min (6 Doses)

If the part mortifies (leading towards gangrene) Silicea 30, or Sulphur 30, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

If pus forms; effected parts becomes very sensitive Hepar Sulph 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

Burns due to pouring of hot water or hot oil; when blisters has not formed Urtica urens 30, 4 hourly

For External use:- Cantharis lotion. If wound forms then apply Calendula lotion.

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

I've been there...about three times! The first time I got 2nd-degree sunburns was WAY back in 4th grade; I'd put on this aloe, but it had something in it, I don't know what...but it looked silvery, and boy was it painful! I took a cool shower to wash it off & it was MURDER getting that horrible stuff off! If you use aloe, make sure there's nothing in it--just plain aloe! Believe me! A couple months ago I was taking light treatments at the dermatologist's office (I have psoriasis too, but it's not as bad as most people's, thankfully). I had been covering my face with a towel, as it was psoriasis-free, and then one time I decided NOT to put the towel on (after about 20 treatments)...BIG mistake! My face was SO bad that I stayed home--in the middle of the week--for the next couple days and kept soaking wet cool compresses on my face the next couple days...eventually you couldn't tell, but it took a while. Then yesterday I went floating down a river with some friends, and me--being as white as piano keys, it seems--I came out looking like a cherry!! It was horrible. I have 2nd-degree burns on part of both my forearms. Today someone said to try Solarcaine; they said it works REALLY well. I'm going to the drugstore as soon as work is over to go get some, because this is torture! I know how you feel!! P.S. Also make sure you're taking Advil or Motrin--it really helps (especially with trying to sleep!).

Answer 3

Burns are not classified by "swelling". A first degree burn is like a sunburn, red dry skin, the epidermis is burned. A second degree burn produces blisters and is a deeper burn. A third degree burn burns into the dermis layer of skin and usually has a white appearance. Sometimes a burn is labeled fourth degree, it burns through the skin into the muscle and is black and charred. I would be more inclined to think you have sun poisoning.

Answer 4

I think your problem is not due to sunburn solely.there may be another problem.The sunburns are always first degree burns with pain but not such sever swelling that you describe here.See a DR.But elevation of the legs at night maybe a choice and wearing of a varice stocks can help you.

Answer 5

You need to take something for the swelling (although I'm sure the pain is hard to deal with too) I've always taken Benadryl for anything I've had swollen. Wouldn't hurt to try it. Feel better!

Answer 6

http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Sun_Poisoning.asp

If you have a family Doctor you could go to him and get a Doctor's letter saying you can't work because of the burn. Your parents must have a Doctor, or there must be a clinic nearby that you could go to.

First-degree burns cause only mild swelling, while second-degree burns produce moderate swelling. Third-degree burns cause severe swelling, and fourth-degree burns cause no swelling.

Understand that first-degree burns require three to five days to heal, second-degree burns take two to six weeks to heal, and third- and fourth-degree burns take many weeks to months to heal.

http://www.ehow.com/how_13188_know-different-degrees.html

http://www.uspharmacist.com/oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/cons/acf7f84.htm&pub_id=8&article_id=860

Answer 7

I think that you should go to the DR. that sounds kinda serious... and even if its not something serious, at least the Dr will be able to give you something to get the swelling to go down...good luck

Answer 8

You really need to see a Dr.
are go to emergency room