I am currently on holiday and get back home on Saturday morning. Before I left I was prescribed a course of antibiotics for a gum infection. I came out in a rash and the dentists now suspects I have developed an allergy to penicillin. He prescribed me other antibiotics (which incidentally have meant I haven’t been able to drink alcohol on holiday, not a massive deal but would have enjoyed the odd glass of wine if I could have!). in the meantime, I have been absolutely bitten to bits by mozzies including on my face. I have also had an ear infection while I have been here which required me to see a dr here and get ear drops. The side of my face is swollen and all of my hearing is muffled on one side.
im not sure if it is as a result of the antibiotics or the heat but my skin just seems extra reactive and is in such a state with bites and redness everywhere, and the rash hasn’t gone away (I’ve kept out of the sun anyway).
i honestly feel a complete wreck. I’ve had a difficult year with a bereavement and I’m not sure if I’m just a bit run down which is why I’ve had two infections in a row. People come back from holiday looking relaxed and glowing but i am just an inflamed mess.
on Monday morning I am back at work and doing a significant presentation to a large group of people. I have prepared it before I left so I’m not worried about that but in terms of my appearance, I really am going to have to pull myself together to look vaguely presentable.
in this situation what would you do to try and sort myself out before Monday, bearing mi mind that I get back on Saturday morning? Are there any miracle products I could order to come home to?