An Infection In My Big Toe On Antibiotics

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there I went to the GP today after experiencing a lot of pain in my toe last night. She said that I have a nasty infection and I was given fluoxacillin 500mgx2 four times a day for 1 week to try and knock it on the head. I have been told to only use the dressings when I go out and try and let the toe dry by exposing it as it is very moist. I have to see the nurse on monday to keep an eye on it, i was a bit shocked at what my doctor told me she says if it worsens or does not improve within 2 weeks I may have to be admitted to hospital and put on a drip of antibiotics. Because I have type 2 diabetes it is going to take longer to heal. I have a high temp, headache shivery and nauseated been told to drink plenty and keep an eye on blood sugar. She told me as I am fighting an infection it is normal to feel quite rough

[Mamyalynne]

Follow all she has told you and hopefully the fluoxacillin will sort it.

[campbellking]

Glad that you managed to sort out your appointment, hope it goes well with you.

[anneasquith]

Was a wise move to see gp G.

[gordiescotland1]

Does having stable blood sugars increase healing time? I am ok at the moment usually about 8 after meals or 10 in the morning so if I am really careful about what I am eating and keep sugars lower will this quicken recovery?

[queenofmean]

As a type 1 with problematic toes I know how you feel. Yes stable sugars do help with healing time. The Fluclox will do the job I’d imagine never let me down.

[douglas9401]

Good you're getting sorted Gordie, and you can use those eggs for a nice omelette now. :-)

[anneasquith]

Or a facemask :-)