Cellulitis

He has also been advised to moisturise his skin
Yes, I was told that too.

Coppernob

Thank you. I'll contact my GP in the morning and try and get an appointment.

Yes, or phone 111 if you feel ill in the night.

I've had it twice in my arm, the first time the GP had no idea what it was but she phoned the hospital and they diagnosed it over the phone. Oral antibiotics got rid of it. The second time I saw an experienced locum (retired GP) who said it needs more than one course of antibiotics and it responded without hospitalisation but he gave me a prescription for more to keep at home to take at the first signs of a recurrence.

I hope they can resolve this for you and give you antibiotics to start taking at home in case it recurs.

I have had it twice both times in the legs. WX treated with powerful antibiotics which resolved it
It was really painful and can be serious so if you still feel unwell get medical advice .
A tip is to draw round the red marks with a pen, easier to check it’s not increasing in Size,
Good luck hope you feel better soon .

My DH gets this at least once a year. Doctor has given him antibiotics to keep at home for when it recurs. It’s a nuisance but antibiotics do keep it under control. He has also been advised to moisturise his skin and not to rough dry his skin after showering.

Thank you. I'll contact my GP in the morning and try and get an appointment.

You need to seek further medical attention.
Contact GP first thing.
Or ring 111.
Or go A n E.
And tell them exactly how bad it is. How you feel. The pain etc.
These thing can flare up again.
I knew someone that happened to.
It became very serious very quickly.
All the best.

I had it in both lower legs when I was in my 30s. Oral antibiotics sorted it. I then had it in my face a few years ago, and had 2 lots of antibiotics together, for a week. You perhaps ought to speak with your GP or the hospital, if it isn't getting better. In the meantime, wrap a bag of frozen peas in a clean teatowel, and put it on your legs

Yes, DH had it twice and had to be admitted to hospital for IV a/b’s. The second time he managed to be discharged with a cannula and a district nurse visited at home to administer the a/b’s by bolus.
I’ve had it on my face which looked and felt awful but I got away with oral a/b’s, catching it early on.
Sincere sympathy it sounds as if you have had a very nasty dose and perhaps your immune system was low.