Anyone else have arthritis after antibiotics?

[Wendiy]

I recently had an infection and took antibiotics. But now have severe swelling and arthritis of the joints. It started 2 days after I started the antibiotics. Has anyone else had this? I am worried the joint pains won’t go as I can hardly walk

I’m sorry you’re going through this; it sounds really painful and worrying. As the swelling is severe and you’re struggling to walk, please contact your GP or seek urgent medical advice today rather than waiting to see if it settles. It could be related to the infection or medication, so it’s important to get it checked.

How quickly were you seen and referred for the arthritis if your infection was recent?

I went to the GP for the swelling and she said I had arthritis and prescribed naproxen

I haven’t had any specialist look at it though

Reactive arthritis after an infection can happen.