Why me !!! I'm scared

janer1967
janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
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Hi all 

I got a blister on my foot on holiday that burst . I noticed this morning it was wet and smells so has turned into infected ulcer.  I have no feeling in my foot didn't even know I had it till there was blood all over and bf noticed it 

This is how I lost my other leg through infected foot ulcers which went into bone so obvious I am concerned 

Will be getting in touch with gp tomorrow . 

Pic below for those not squeamish 
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  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Online Community Member Posts: 15,316 Championing
    Sorry to hear that @janer1967. I can definitely understand you being nervous. I hope the GP gets to work quickly and gets to the bottom of it. Keep us updated.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Sorry to hear this. If you're concerned i wouldn't wait until tomorrow when your GP surgery is open, i would ring 111 today. https://111.nhs.uk

  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    edited January 2023
    Content warning: image of blister on foot


  • Teigr
    Teigr Online Community Member Posts: 5,078 Championing
    That does look nasty.


    Is there any way you can get it looked at today?
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Not really I have no means of getting anywhere other than a taxi and don't think a&e would be impressed if I turned up there and nobody to go with me they would only give me antibiotics anyway

    Gp is only up the road so toby can take me or they will send district nurse out 

    I have put some antiseptic cream on and a dressing 


  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,740 Championing
    @janer1967

    Oh so sorry this has happened to you and it’s understandable you are worried.

    Do you think you should maybe goto  A&E just to even put your mind at rest.
    I. hope you can get seen soon..

    Good luck and take care ❤️
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,129 Championing
    edited January 2023
    Oh no @janer1967 try ringing 1st thing in the morning needs to be dealt with urgently
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    I will be on the phone as soon as they open in the morning 
  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Online Community Member Posts: 1,953 Championing
    looks sore, i hope you get sorted out quickly @janer1967, take care xx
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,469 Championing
    Oh no @janer1967! I hope you manage to get something for it tomorrow. Could it be worth visiting your local pharmacy today to get it checked out? 

    I've added a 'spoiler' to your image, so that it doesn't show up straight away. People can click the 'spoiler' button to view the picture if they're happy to see it :) 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    OK thanks @Tori_Scope it is a bit gruesome to look af don't want to scare anyone 
  • Margare93222061
    Margare93222061 Online Community Member Posts: 421 Empowering
    Hi hi Janer 
    I hope you get sorted as soon as possible for your own peace of mind Please speak to the  practice manager if you have any problems withe the receptionist take care Margaret 
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    janer1967 said:
    Content warning: image of blister on foot



  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Oh @janer1967 just found your post and worked out how to look at photo - make sure you get this sorted ASP tomorrow darling xx
  • Margare93222061
    Margare93222061 Online Community Member Posts: 421 Empowering
    Hi Janer 1967
    could you ring the doctors out of hours service there must be a doctor on call tell the your circumstances or even the ambulance service is worth a try  for your own peace of mind  tell who ever you speak to you are frightened and that you are on your own if you are by yourself  take care. Margaret 
  • Margare93222061
    Margare93222061 Online Community Member Posts: 421 Empowering
    Hi Janer 1967
    Have you tried NHS 111 at least it would get  the situation sorted sooner rather than later. Tell the person on the phone you are frightened and on your own   Margaret 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,928 Championing
    Get well soon, let’s hope the doctors manage to treat you quickly. All the best.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi everyone I'm OK 

    Out of hours doesn't really exist anymore they just tell you to go to a&e 

    I've redressed and cleaned it and looks bit better all the black dead skin has come off 

    I will be straight on the case in tye morning when gp opens 

    It's really hard when I can't get out on my own to get anywhere for medical attention gone are the days of gp home visits out of hours I'm afraid 
  • Margare93222061
    Margare93222061 Online Community Member Posts: 421 Empowering
    good night Janer 1967  Margaret

  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,740 Championing
    @janer1967

    Glad you were able to clean it up a bit, I hope your not in to much pain tonight and able to sleep.
    Good luck for tomorrow.

    Take care ❤️

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