Is this a problem cause by vaccination?

[Pinkpeony]

I've been in shielded lockdown for coming up to a year. I've had problems on and of with swollen legs knee to ankle . I try to get as much exercise as possible , but with the continuous rain it's been difficult . When trying to pull on a Support stocking a week ago my thumb nail pierced the skin and it was like a ripe piece of fruit . The water ran down my leg for about three days before drying up. The cut looked like it was healing until it became painful with angry red skin and a dark wound. A call to the gp resulted in a call back from the Nurse Practitioner whose only query was to check i wasn't allergic to Penicillin. Flucloxacillin was prescribed and though it's only two days nothing has changed. Idly looking at the pil Isee apart from a couple of other things that any vaccination is to be considered. I had my Covid Jab last Sunday. I feel wretched . Could this be why ? TIA Pp

[shaws Administrator]

I also had my covid jab but did not have any reactions to it at all. Mind you, we are all different.

Try to make an appointment with your surgery or go to the local A&E. probably not too many people at present and you would have to wear your mask etc. I think someone has to look at your swollen legs as the last thing you need is to get an infection in them.

[Pinkpeony in reply to shaws]

Thanks shaws I am taking a strong antibiotic which I just noticed in the leaflet mentions if you've had a vaccination or are going to get one tell the doctor which is crazy as it should be in my records. It also mentions over 50s, and also the taking of paracetamol , all of which I am. 😗 Pp

[Pinkpeony]

Thanks Scrumbler . I don't know about you but it always seems to be a weekend when I have a problem. My pharmacy is closed Sat and Sun . And of the surgery also . Pp

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Pinkpeony]

Pinkpeony, I agree with Scrumbler. Contact 111.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-...

[Pinkpeony in reply to RedApple]

Re Apple . Thank you . Will do . Pp

[Pinkpeony]

That's the one we had . I was ok apart from very sore arm , but I think it affects the ladies most. Unfortunately I had the cut on my leg before the jab and it was healing but then suddenly red and swollen and sore. If I hadn't read the pil I wouldn't have thought to see a possible connection . The unfortunate thing is the antibiotics she gave me are very unpleasant . Thanks for your reply. Stay well ! Pp

[LAHs]

Don't know if this puts the jab vs after effects in perspective but last Wednesday I had jab #1 (I had Moderno) and two days later (Friday) I had cataract surgery! As yet, late Saturday night, no reactions whatsoever. Yes I did ask my GP about the wisdom of these two things being so close together - he didn't e-mail or call back! I put a question out on Quora in desperation and the consensus of opinions, including a microbiologist in India and a physician in NE US, said it should be OK - so I went ahead with it. Seems Quora was right and my GP was a useless bugger - as usual.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to LAHs]

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[Pinkpeony in reply to LAHs]

LAH, thanks for your reply and your last comment which gave me a chuckle and I'm sure applies to lots of us when talking about doctors. I'm glad your op is ok and your sight quickly improves! As I said to Helvella I will ring them some time today . Take care. Pp👀

[helvella Administrator]

Pinkpeony,

It sounds unpleasant and is clearly a concern. I hope 111 are able to help.

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[Pinkpeony in reply to helvella]

Helvella , it never crossed my mind until I saw vaccinations mentioned in the leaflet and to consult your doctor if you had a jab or were about to. Of course I would have thought the Nurse Practitioner would have been aware considering the Pandemic. What is one to do when you open the pills and see at least three no no's that apply to you . Will ring 111 this evening for advice . Thanks for your reply Pp

[serenfach]

PLEASE phone. I dont want to scare you, but leg infections can get serious pretty quickly. The last thing you want at the moment is to end up in a hospital bed. I would have thought the GP needs a good slap not to want to see you.

[Pinkpeony in reply to serenfach]

Thanks serenfach and everyone. After spending an enormous amount of time on the 111 helpline yesterday , I contacted the surgery and spoke to a locum doctor and an excellent Nurse Practitioner the consensus appears to be " it could be a reaction between Covid jab and Antibiotic " 😲 Nurse suggested yellow carding on line which I believe Helvella did also .If I can figure it out , I will do this. Thanks for your replies Pp

[Pinkpeony in reply to Pinkpeony]

Addendum . I've lost the will to live after first four pages of yellow card report . I quit😡