It has been a week since I first went to the doctor and found out I had some strange bacterial infection. I've been taking three different meds, but my steroids ran out on Tuesday. The area of my leg that was the worst had gotten much better by then, but I was starting to get random bumps at other places on my legs. I was getting a little worried, but I just kept taking my antibiotics.
This morning I woke up and I had red bumps all over my hands. They don't look nearly as bad as what I have on my legs, but they were definitely spreading as the day went on. The hand bumps were getting really itchy and the leg bumps weren't getting any better. I decided to go back to the doctor. He said that I probably did have impetigo on my leg, and that antibiotics were going to continue to help with that. However, the sores from the impetigo had led to another infection and that was in my bloodstream and it was taking over. Awesomesauce!
I've been tired all week long. The antibiotics have taken everything out of me. I've felt like junk physically with the lethargy and itching, not to mention the fact that I felt like a nasty leper or something. Amanda had worked all week so in the evenings I had the baby. I did my best to take care of her and play with her without actually touching her very much. So far both baby and mom seem to be uninfected. Today I got new drugs from the doctor. I got a super-dose of steroids, so I've had plenty of energy. However, I had to take two more steroid pills this evening and I have a feeling I'm not going to get much sleep tonight.
I've never had anything like this before and I hope I never get it again. It isn't any fun. It is amazing how many people have tried to shake my hand this week and I've had to deny them and give an explanation. That is getting old.
My legs are way better than what they were, but they still don't look great. I have 3 other spots on my right leg that I'm not taking pictures of. I really hope the new spots on my hands don't grow into this.
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