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Do I go to walk in/a&e?

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Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 10:29

I've got a throat infection of some sort - it has absolutely floored me I've mostly been in bed since Tuesday last week. I got antibiotics from the doctor on Friday because my throat was covered in white (I have no tonsils but feels the same as bad tonsillitis which I used to get often until I had them out 15 years ago)
My temperature has not gone down the whole time even with taking Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, it's consistently been around high 38 and today is 39.4. This morning I've woken up with a rash covering my entire body but not my face. What do I do?

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Petesdragoness · 09/02/2025 17:58

Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 13:50

I'm sorry to read this. I will definitely keep checking on myself and make sure I don't get fobbed off, my husband is taking good care of me too.

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I hope it starts to clear up. I found that after 2 types of antibiotics I was getting worse I couldn't have waited the full course so hopefully you start to see some improvement so if not you'll know your body.

Emmadaily · 09/02/2025 14:55

@Recurring1
Hope you start to feel much better very soon x

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Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 13:52

111 doc called me and said from everything I've said it sounds like scarlet fever and to just keep taking the antibiotics I've got and call 111 back if it gets any worse or I'm not better by the end of the course 🤷‍♀️ so just keep waiting and see basically.

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Petesdragoness · 09/02/2025 11:50

This was me last year and I ended up in hospital for a fortnight. Worth following up with your gp at least or 111, I did 111, then gp then I got admitted by gp

I also had a rash and antibiotics that didn't work. I'm still Ill from it nearly 7 months later.

Definitely follow up and push through for emergency help. I nearly died, was viral infection but never found a cause or a cure.

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I'm sorry to read this. I will definitely keep checking on myself and make sure I don't get fobbed off, my husband is taking good care of me too.

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JessBe · 09/02/2025 12:37

If you have come out in a rash after starting antibiotics then stop the antibiotics, don't take any more doses. You may be allergic to the antibiotic, but if it was amoxicillin then I would also think about Epstein Barr virus as the cause of your sore throat and fever. There is a specific reaction to amoxicillin with EBV (causes glandular fever) which is not a true allergy, and worth being aware of as you don't want to be labelled as having a penicillin allergy when you don't.
It might also just be part of the illness - plenty of viral causes of sore throat, and group A strep (the cause of scarlet fever) can cause a rash as well.
However, safest to stop antibiotics and if you are still unwell call 111

HoraceCope · 09/02/2025 11:57

op has no tonsils tbf
she is expecting a call back however

Shakeyourbaublesandsmile · 09/02/2025 11:55

Mseddy · 09/02/2025 11:45

To all saying it's not an accident or an emergency. 111 sent me to a&e, in fact they tried to send me an ambulance which I declined, for the same thing. Started antibiotics for tonsillitis, 24 hours later high temps, worsening of throat symptoms, aching all over. The 111 medic said it was either sepsis or a reaction to the antibiotics and I needed seen. I ended up in hospital on IV antibiotics and IV fluids with complications from the tonsillitis. Only you know how poorly you are op.

Oh wow
maybe ring 111 - stand corrected

Petesdragoness · 09/02/2025 11:50

This was me last year and I ended up in hospital for a fortnight. Worth following up with your gp at least or 111, I did 111, then gp then I got admitted by gp

I also had a rash and antibiotics that didn't work. I'm still Ill from it nearly 7 months later.

Definitely follow up and push through for emergency help. I nearly died, was viral infection but never found a cause or a cure.

Munchyseeds2 · 09/02/2025 11:48

Hopefully you will get your call back soon

pearbottomjeans · 09/02/2025 11:47

In our area you’d call 111 and get an OOH GP appt (right next door to A&E) or sent to minor injuries even though it’s not really an injury. Hope you feel better soon!

Mseddy · 09/02/2025 11:45

To all saying it's not an accident or an emergency. 111 sent me to a&e, in fact they tried to send me an ambulance which I declined, for the same thing. Started antibiotics for tonsillitis, 24 hours later high temps, worsening of throat symptoms, aching all over. The 111 medic said it was either sepsis or a reaction to the antibiotics and I needed seen. I ended up in hospital on IV antibiotics and IV fluids with complications from the tonsillitis. Only you know how poorly you are op.

TaggieO · 09/02/2025 11:45

DS had a reaction to an antibiotic at Christmas that he has had several times previously so you can still have a reaction to them. I wouldn’t expect that to come with a fever though? Does the rash blanche when you press on it? You will have a very, very long wait in A&E and if you are run down will more than likely catch something else so I would suggest trying to get an urgent OOH GP appointment or go to walk in centre. 111 should be able to refer you to one. It does sound like you need seeing though.

Snowmanscarf · 09/02/2025 11:39

My dh developed a rash on his body from head to feet - went to gp and it was an allergic reaction to the new drug he was taking.

Shakeyourbaublesandsmile · 09/02/2025 11:35

There is no accident or immediate threat to life/life changing if not treated so NO AnE fgs

request review by whoever prescribed antibiotics and you haven’t been taking them that long

IThoughtHeWasWithYou · 09/02/2025 11:35

Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 11:33

Yeah I've had this one a few times, no issues. Never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life.

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That’s reassuring and makes it more probable that this is related to the illness and not the treatment.

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Recurring1 · 09/02/2025 11:34

I called 111 they are getting me a callback within 3 hours and I've had to submit a photo of the rash.

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IThoughtHeWasWithYou · 09/02/2025 11:22

OOH or walk in. It’s not an A&E level unless you develop other symptoms such as breathing difficulties, pains or problems swallowing.

Which antibiotic is it?
Have you taken this antibiotic before with no side effects?

The other thing it could be is a reaction to the antibiotic. 111 should be able to help getting an OOH appointment.

Yeah I've had this one a few times, no issues. Never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life.

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MsPug · 09/02/2025 11:30

I had a very bad chest infection once years ago and it gave me a rash as you describe, it was a viral rash the dr said. Now every time I get a virus I get a rash! Weird

DoAWheelie · 09/02/2025 11:28

You need to find out if the rash is part of your illness or a reaction to the antibiotics. I'd call 111 but they may send you to A&E directly.

If you get any swelling in your face/lips/throat go directly to A&E as that indicates an allergic reaction that needs seeing right away.

Emmadaily · 09/02/2025 11:24

@IThoughtHeWasWithYou
My thoughts to

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Emmadaily · 09/02/2025 11:23

Yes I 11 is the best you can do for now.
Hopefully you feel much better soon
Sounds nasty.
Just thought, you may have an intolerance to Anti biotics though obviously I don't know but you need to be checked out
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IThoughtHeWasWithYou · 09/02/2025 11:22

OOH or walk in. It’s not an A&E level unless you develop other symptoms such as breathing difficulties, pains or problems swallowing.

Which antibiotic is it?
Have you taken this antibiotic before with no side effects?

The other thing it could be is a reaction to the antibiotic. 111 should be able to help getting an OOH appointment.

biscuitsandbooks · 09/02/2025 11:18

It's not an emergency but you should get an OOH appointment.

OpenFox · 09/02/2025 11:17

It is neither an accident nor an emergency at this point in time so call 111 for an out of hours GP appointment.

Halycon · 09/02/2025 11:16

Definitely not A+E.