abwsco Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry, not a nice subject but does anyone else suffer with them and if so what has helped. I had two last year that I ended up having to have cut out at the hospital under local (I refused a general) as the two lots of anti b's (one after the other) worked to get rid of them at first but as soon as I'd finished them they came back with a vengance. I've had another one this year that the GP popped with a knife and yet another lot of anti b's and now I've got one under my boob. Of course my bra is rubbing on it and I'm too big to go braless unless it's in the house. This time a different GP has told me to put magnesium sulphate paste on it to draw it out but it doesn't seem to be doing that quickly and I'm in agony. Have only been doing this since Tuesday though. I've also had hot baths and had hot flannels on it. I've been tested for diabetes, anaemia (was but the iron tablets made me sick) and had loads of blood taken last week at the clinic for various things and also am having the gatsroscopy to see how my ulcer is. I'm wondering if I should get back to the GP tomorrow but that would mean cancelling my gastroscopy as the emergency appointments are in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh poor you. Sorry not had this experience (only had dental abscesses, which are vile!) so I can't offer any advice, just wanted to show some sympathy - it sounds horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks Olly Must admit to feeling sorry for myself tonight and really peed off as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Why not mention it tomorrow when you go for the gastroscopy. I wouldn't cancel that tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Poor you . I've no experience of this either but sounds like you need a ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have had a few - a couple on my neck which eventually went away and a couple on my rear end which had to be lanced - difficult to sit down but thankfully I have had none for ages and ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I suffer from them too and they are absolutely horrible so you can have a big hug from me too They pop up everywhere - all along my jaw, my bum, behind my ears and are so painful plus they make you feel so self conscious all the time. I had one on my boob a few years ago and that was removed with the knife and touch wood has never come back. Apparently unless they are removed like that they will keep reappearing every couple of months. I've had loads of antibiotics but none have worked one iota. I was tempted to ask to see a dermatologist to see if they can help. There are quite a few websites that explain all about them. Perhaps it's worth you having a look. Good Luck & Lots of Good Wishes xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hmmm.Father in law had a spell of them a while back..nasty big ones on his cheek and jaw I think they were caused by a virus,but dont ask me any more details cos I cant remember sorry,but perhaps if anti b's arent working,perhaps suggest some anti virals instead? Hope you feel better soon as they can drag you right down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Sorry everyone, but I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who has been suffering with them. The two I had to have cut out at hospital, on the same day, were in great places. One on my boob and one on my backside plus two weeks of visits to the district nurse for dressings and no baths either only strip washes Oh, and for the first time ever at a hospital I was seen by two very attractive doctors. This one under my boob is still sore but I decided to get some Hepar Sulph 30c and the throbbing pain has nearly stopped. Was looking around last night and I found out that boils are usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. Was even wondering if perhaps this is something chickens carry? and that I've forgotten to wash my hands etc. Don't know if it will help but I've also started taking vit c and a b complex. If I find this works I'll report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 They are horrid, my sympathies. pm on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks Sarah and PM back to you. The Hepar Sulph has worked as it's popped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Staphylocci are a normal inhabitant of the skin flora. However, they can cause infections if they can penetrate the skin. I guess, like thrush, it is something that you are more likely to get if you are run down and your immune system is not in tip top condition (hence the tests for anaemia and diabetes maybe?). There is an iron formulation that does not make you feel sick and is less likely to cause side-effects in general, but I can't remember what it is called at the moment. Will try to find out for you. Hope you are soon feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks Caroline All my bloods have come back OK so perhaps I've just been very unlucky with this latest one. Like most women I have days where I just feel "under the weather" but have put that down to my age of 46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just in case you still need iron tablets I found Ferrous Gluconate 300mg to be less likely to cause digestive chaos . I have a rather delicate digestive system and it coped fine with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
