TravelingChris Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I got it yesterday when we were at the vet clinic with our dog. My 12yo who had come asked "Mommy why do you have a red streak on your face?" When I got home, I saw I had redness on the side of my face and under my eye. Even though it wasn't itchy, I thought it might be an allergic reaction to something since I am quite allergic to many things. So I bought some hydrocortisone ointment and put it on. It didn't do anything so I went to the doctor's this morning. I am on an immunosuppresant so that is how I probably got it. I am now on an oral antibiotic, an eye drop antibiotic, they took blood tests and I have to monitor swelling, redness, and temperature. Fortunately I am able to be home since my dh is out of town today although he is coming back home tonight. I would appreciate prayers that the antibiotic work and that I don't get bad side effects from it. I am going back to the doctor on Thursday although if things get worse, I have to go there or to the hospital sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight_gregorys Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Bless your heart! I will be praying for quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 :grouphug: prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Wow, Christina, I just finished reading about it. I will definitely be praying that the antibiotics work and that there are no complications.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Oh no. Take good care of yourself, rest, and any sign of worsening, even if it is 3 a.m seek help. If they encouraged any local care, like compresses, do it, even if it seems so small and simple a thing compared to antibiotics. Good nursing care is key in many diseases, and forgotten as we rely on meds more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I've had that too, and I thought it was an allergy to begin with too. I ended up in hospital on IV antibiotics because it wasn't caught soon enough. I'm sorry :( It's agony!! I'll be thinking of you and hoping the antibiotics kick in quickly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 :grouphug: Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Not to scare you, but I'd take this very seriously and watch yourself. My son had this. It came on all of a sudden as you described. I took him into the ER when it was mild but looked bad, and they gave him antibiotics and sent us home. The next morning it was worse. His eye was swollen shut, red and warm to the touch. When we went to the Dr. later that day, my son went straight into the hospital for four days and received intravenous antibiotics. Because the infection was near his eye there was the possibility it would spread to his brain. It didn't. My son said it took a long time for the antibiotics to work. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Christina: Prayers and Thoughts are with you! I noticed that you are outside the beltway in VA -- I am as well -- please pm me and I will provide you my contact info -- if there is ANYTHING I can do for you, I am more than happy to help out -- anything!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for God's healing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLH in ND Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 :grouphug: Praying here! Sheri :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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