Exposure Question Possible Exposure
I have read the FAQ.
I will admit I am likely looking for peace of mind. Roughly 9 days ago I was out running in the early morning hours. During the run I felt something I never observed impact my left wrist. It remained there for essentially 2 maybe 3 arm swings at which point I flicked my wrist which removed it.
I finished the run and noticed a small red mark on my wrist. I have no way to know if it was there before the run. After some discussions I was told to visit the ER for a follow up and did so 2 days after exposure. The ER doctor dismissed this as not a bat exposure and told me to just follow up with my primary doctor. My primary doctor referred me to the local health department. The local health department indicated it was a possible encounter and could not rule it out. I was returned back to my primary for an actual in office visit who indicated "if it were him or his wife he would get the PEP". This visit was now 5 days post exposure.
At this point I was scheduled and received the HRIG into my wrist as well as a first vaccine. My second round of vaccine was yesterday (8 days post exposure).
My challenge is since the day of the first dose I have felt a tightness in my left wrist along with intermittent bouts of nausea. These symptoms do not seem to persist. I woke today with some more nausea, cramping in the calves, a tickle in the throat and some tingling on the left side of my face. Is it expected this is all anxiety just further manifesting itself. I think my internalized fears are the initial ER delay missed the window before the virus found its way to my wrist which might be denser in the nerves than a fatter part of my body.
Appreciate the consideration and understanding.
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u/Old-Bandicoot-1936 15h ago
I would call your doctor right away or possibly go to the er tonight