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Fear of sepsis

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rachel_35350
rachel_35350

hi all. I have a fear of sepsis since I gave birth 3 weeks ago.when I went to the doctor the other day my blood pressure was low. my legs are aching. I feel hot. but my temperature is between 35.5 and 36. I'm so scared. I'm taking antibiotics as my doctor just put me on the incase of infection down below. penicillin. and he gave me flagyl aswell but I'm terrified to take it reading aide effects from it. I'm just terrified of sepsis and because I've been feeling strange feelings in my chest and short of breath aswell. along with low blood pressure. please reassure me

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 rachel_35350

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    The fact that your temperature is normal is a very good sign. The antibiotic would knock out an infection.

    .The feeling in your chest and shortness of breath can be caused by your anxiety about this. It’s not necessarily related to anything else. see what happens when you relax yourself. Don’t be focusing on this constantly.keep busy doing other things. You can always let your doctor know how you feel.

    keep in mind that the mind will shoot out negative thoughts which are random and not based on any facts. ❤

    • rachel_35350
      rachel_35350 jan34534

      Posted

      I called him again yesterday. I just feel like I'm constantly ringing him. 😩 he doesn't seem worried at all. I'm terrified of passing out. I've so much symptoms together its just overwhelming. 💖

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