I have an infected full thickness burn on my leg and i have been given antibiotics for it (been taking them since last friday). The redness around the wound is speading out wards but not up my leg i dont think. parts of the wound (not all as it is full thickness) are also getting more painfull.
Not really sure what to do, i only have a couple of antibiotics left to use and then that is me finished the course. i have an a and e review first thing monday morning. Should i wait till then to get it seen to?
If someone could get back to me as soon as possible that will be great!
Thanks
Shelley
ps. sorry for posting again..
"What would you do if you knew, I hate myself for breathing without you!"
It may be an idea to get it seen beforehand. As you have an a+e review they obviously know you so it might be worthwhile popping down there (seen as it's the weekend and you don't have walk-in centres in Scotland) and seeing they they can look at yoiu to clean it up and change you onto a different course of anti-biotics as that sounds like it's what you'll need. They can inject you anti-biotcs so it can get to work quicker. Sometimes one sort doesn't work and you just have to try others to see if they do. They can find out in labs which one will work the best but that can take up to 10d which isn't useful in your case so it could just be trial and error!
i have a bit of nausea, but im not sure if that is linked. i will see if there is someway i can get to a and e i think. not sure if i will able to though.
shelley xx
"What would you do if you knew, I hate myself for breathing without you!"
yeh i would go to a& e to get some IV antibiotics(if requireD). if it comes to it and you cant find anyother way of getting there just call an ambulance, seems a bit extreme i know but if you mention your feeling nausious aswell, they not allowed not to come!
take care, get it checked out xx
this pic is so i can always remember jen who was my l'il sock monkey friend who has left ryl and i miss her!!!
The nausea could well be linked. Have you got any lines going from the wound towards the direction of your heart? Any swelling of your whole limb (presuming its on ones of your limbs, cant remember!). I'd definately say fet to A+E if you can, get a taxi/a lift or something
GET TO HOSPITAL. These are definate signs of the infection spreading into your bloodstream (septicaemia) which needs to be treated ASAP. Your boyfriend definately has the right idea. If you don't want to go in an ambulance, has he got a car he can take you in or any of your friends but you do need to go there
Hes already phoned the ambulance. Im so scared.....erm ill get my boyfriend to post and let you know whats happening. Ive been such an idiot im really sorry.
"What would you do if you knew, I hate myself for breathing without you!"
It probably wasn't your fault, you tried your best. Yeah, it has gotten bad but you did get it looked at when you noticed it was infected and you sought treatment before that, that is more than a lot do. Now they'll be glad that you're getting it looked at again. It's not your fault the anti-biotics weren't effective for the infection you have
good luck hun, they wont think your an idiot. they will just be focussed on getting you better!!!!! its not your fault this has happened, you've had appropriate dressings and antibiotics -you did all your can. just go and get yourself better!!!! sending you lots of strength and braveness, dont be scared *hug esky hug* xxx
this pic is so i can always remember jen who was my l'il sock monkey friend who has left ryl and i miss her!!!
Hi, this is shells boyfriend. I have written an update of how she is doing and left it in the mental health forum as i wasnt sure where to put it. Thanks for your help last night guys! She really does owe you her life!
Nick
"What would you do if you knew, I hate myself for breathing without you!"
this pic is so i can always remember jen who was my l'il sock monkey friend who has left ryl and i miss her!!! 