Yesterday I needed help after meds prescribed in the morning for my RA and complications gave me a horrendous reaction. Had amoxicillin over many years when needed, so no qualms in taking it when my local GP said let’s do this for a week to make sure you are safe!
30mins after taking drug I was in a bad place, rash, burning up, swelling over throat and face, blood pressure sky high and heart thumping away. Told Shawn get me in car to our local GP as he will know what to do.
So Long Sutton Medical Centre at the end of their day had to deal with me and they were wonderful. Within minutes of seeing me, my GP got me on steroids, adrenaline and nebulizer and the nurses just kept me calm and reassured me all the way. My Doc even apologised as he gave me the steroid injection with me saying ‘just do it’ Doc I don’t care. They called for ambulance and wrote up letters for the hospital and within an hour I was on the ambulance going to Pilgrims. However there a moment of laughter as the nurse allowed Shawn in and when he left ' is that your son' - my reply was almost unprintable but I asked had I aged that much in 30mins! Nurse laughed the masks do well in covering peoples ages too!
The ambulance crew were fantastic and asked why I did not call 999- I told them I did not want to bother you and the reply was ‘the ones that need us don’t call and the ones that don’t need us DO and are rude’. They kept me calm as my body went through the jitters and helped me breath through the awful heart and blood pressure moments. They also pre warned me of how a&e would be as I would be in covid section as respiratory issues.
They made sure Shawn knew what was going on as the hardest thing was he could not come in.
The Pilgrims team again superb- kept me calm and at this POINT I realised MASKS conceal a lot of your face so when I eventually smiled, they could not see it, to say I am ok. The nurse said it was the biggest change not being able to read people's faces but they do a lot of verbal calming checks. Their aim was to get me home and check I did not get a repeat spike. I had a moment of feeling bad again and they stuck with me. So chest x rays and bloods and then discharged at 10pm.
Guess what no more penicillin for me!
We as a country have a very special thing called the NHS - don’t abuse it, use it when needed but also say thank you and be polite. The ambulance team said everyone was clapping for the NHS a few weeks back but now lockdown off the rudeness has risen. It seems a few will never learn.
I might be wiped out this morning but I am very thankful for the people that helped me through a scary moment.
Gosh! Everyone's worse nightmare but so glad that all around were able to offer the help and support to come through it and still smile. I should imagine a day of rest and pampering are in order. Kindest thoughts.x
What an experience! Glad the magic of the NHS and steroids worked so well.
Stay well now!
I too have been taken to hospital due to an allergic reaction and like you don’t want to bother them. I was also told those that need us don’t etc. The same with A&E staff they couldn’t do more. While I was in A&E I couldn’t believe how people treat the medics the stories I have are unrepeatable although the staff were courteous and dealt with these time wasters you could tell when someone was truly ill the compassion oozes out of them. We are very lucky to have the NHS they are under appreciated. Hope you feel better today x
As my GP said you never know what will work and as taking MTX it might do great things for RA but other drugs do not like working with MTX so you just need to make sure everything you take is discussed with GP and RA teams so they are aware!
How scary but great that you've got a great GP surgery and that the ambulance and hospital staff were so good. I know an ambulance driver and she tells me lots of stories about people who call them out unnecessarily.
Crikey Deeb, what a nightmare, your poor husband must have been worried sick. That's a day you'll never forget but thank goodness you've got a good GP and NHS staff and above all, thank goodness you're OK. xx
What a scary moment for you both, so pleased you made a quick recovery. That happened to me with diclofenac years ago. I agree, where would we be without the NHS and the wonderful staff, stay well Deeb 🤗X
What an scary day you had yesterday Dee. Thank goodness for our NHS as you say at times like this. I was watching a programme about paramedics and the NHS teams involved with the pandemic on Channel 4 last night and was overwhelmed by the sacrifices being made by NHS staff daily. It really did highlight it. I hope you are feeling a little better today? x
Oh my it sounds like you have had a scary time of things and send you some warm hope you feel better soon wishes Dee. Take care and get all the rest you can x
Was this reaction due to taking antibiotics with mtx? I always have to remind my GP. It should flag up really. Anyhow it’s good you’re recovering, look after yourself 🤗
My nurse didn’t ask if I was on any new medication when she prescribed steroids without my consent. Just looked up prednisone interaction and drug given to me by my Gp. Warning must not be taken together.
My GP fully aware of all my meds as we do reviews a lot however the wheezing on chest was so bad he was trying to find a solution and in Feb I had amoxicillin and was ok this time completely different but A&E said this can happen and unfortunately RA and MTX and other meds can be hit or miss.
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