This morning I saw GP who said I had not been given the correct antibiotics for my leg. He gave me some others for the next week which should sort the problem and the swelling should reduce in the next few days as it did on the previous occasion that I had a problem with cellulitis in June. Walking helped to reduce the swelling. I also have a reserve supply of antibiotic so I can take a course if I get a recurrence of the cellulitis - Dr Oliver was very sympathetic that some areas of Devon and Cornwall along the coast are very isolated and do not have a doctors surgery - they have to go to another village some miles away. Also out of hours GP's are often in local hospitals and can be many miles away. So I feel reassured in having a supply.
I also went shopping as I needed some more blister packs. I also had to replace my trekking poles as the rubber on the handles have been rotting and bits of rubber have been coming off the handles - acidity in perspiration has been rotting the rubber! I also discovered last week that my boots were significantly worn. Stones had penetrated the heel of the boots and the main sole was so badly worn that walking over shingle had become very uncomfortable and made my blisters worse. So I have bought some new boots which are very comfortable and will need only minimal wearing in, which is good.
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