I got bitten by an unnamed insect on Friday night - v itchy during the day on Saturday with a tiny bite mark at the centre of a rapidly spreading itchy red patch. I thought it was just an allergic reaction but this morning it had spread to cover about half my leg which was v swollen, red, hot and itchy as hell. Walking or bending my leg is extremely painful. Couldn't stand it any longer so went to the OOH GP who took one look at it, said it was cellulitis and that it was very good that I'd not waited until tomorrow.
I'm feeling exhausted and generally crap and am praying for the antibiotics to kick in quickly
My problem is I usually take my dog for two long walks a day - if dh were here he'd be on dog duty but typically he headed off on a 3 week work trip yesterday...
How long will it take until walking is comfortable again? Presumably trying to struggle on is a bad idea?
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Cellulitis - how long before I'm able to walk in comfort again?
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basildonbond · 28/06/2015 18:50
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