It’s a struggle for me,and I need support☹️

Hi,It’s been nearly 2 months now,I accidentally hit my leg in the patient’s stretcher.I’m an ICU nurse   but it’s true when a nurse became a patient,it’s not easy especially when you’re alone.I work here in Saudi arabia and the hospital where I work is exploiting us because of understaffing issues.

I’ve been depressed for a month now,I underwent different treatments with different doctors and I was assured my cellulitis will be gone.I developed trauma of my left leg after the accident.I didn’t realize it was really serious because usually when I have bruise it will just disappear after few days.But I was alarmed when I felt heaviness on my left leg,and it’s swollen and inflamed too and painful.I went to an orthopedic Doctor,had an x-ray,it’s normal,and ultrasound revealed tissue swelling.I’m relieved because there’s no need for draining,no collection of pus and fluid inside.I was on 10 days oral antibiotic treatment of clindamycin and ciprofloxacin and NSAID too.After 5 days,It became better and I was happy but then when I went back to work,persistent walking aggravates the pain and I was depresses when I removed my sock,my ankle is swollen.I’ve finished the full course of antibiotics with the first doctor but still my leg is not recovered.It kept coming back.

I went to a surgeon,dermatologist and internist for another opinion.Last Doctor just prescribed me antibacterial ointment and topical NSAID and vitamins.I am now on calcium,vitamin D and Neurobion vitamins.I can feel that it’s becoming better but my worries is the color of my leg is still bad and  the nature of my job can delay my recovery.

Guys,do I really need more rest  to get rid from this?Should I stop working?

I’m really depressed.I’ve talked to our management regarding emergency exit but as of,it’s not possible.My contract ends on June this year,I still have 2 months left.I hope I will

Not regret at the end.After all,health is wealth.That’s my priority now.

Please advise.Thanks.

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