I began to experience the symptoms of a cold or the flu. It came on very quickly within a few hours I went from feeling dizzy and light-headed to chills and nausea accompanied by a strong headache. I decided to lie down and then my neck, back and knees began to ache slightly. I took some Vicks Nyquil Flu liquid medication. I am currently taking Elavil for peripheral neuropathy which at present only involves the lower legs and feet. I wear white crew socks to just below the knees to assist in cirulation and keep down any swelling. I m quite active since I enjoy hiking and this helps the circulation. I also have Crohn s but am currently meds free for six years now. The next day I went to work, took a dose of Vicks Dayquil this time and felt fine. I arrived home that late afternoon. Removed my socks and was shocked to find the inner side of my right lower leg very bruised and almost purple with purple spots all over. There was no particular pattern but some were grouped together others not. After a few hours the darkness of the bruising seemed to lighten somewhat and I massaged my leg as well. I had heard so many stories of diabetics losing limbs from PN that I immediately began to massage and get some circulation going perhaps to make this disappear. The next day I did not wear socks but wore Crocs instead. I also did not use any more of the Vicks meds. Would using Vicks cause this reaction? Is this an allergic reaction or a medication interaction or what? I know you can t diagnose but any information would be helpful. I m five hours from a medical facility. Thank you.