Rough time this week

[AAACGRL]

Hi all.  Thinking of all those undergoing trials and surgeries and the rest who are just "undergoing life".  
I ended up with an abscess and the first doc would not drain it. He just gave me antibiotics.  The second doc sent me straight to a general surgeon.
The third doc (Surgeon) was about to blow me off till I told him he had no choice but to drain it and see if there was anything there (I was certain there was).
Sure enough-filled the whole syringe.  So that lead to cutting the abscess open.  The numbing shots did NOT work. I felt EVERYTHING.  I have a good tolerance to pain but this was the worst. I had felt run down during the time I had the abscess but what worries me a little is now I STILL feel really exhausted-beyond exhausted. You'd of thought I had major surgery.  I don't know if it's the Sjogrens acting up due to infection?  I don't know who to talk to about it.  I have a hole where the incision was so it can drain.  I have to change the dressings every single time I use the restroom (yeah it's not in a good spot).  They tell me this can be caused by Crohns too.  I've never been dx'd with that but.. I'm really feeling sick. Still on antibiotics (procedure was Wednesday). I guess really I'm just venting, but I really wish I felt better and I really wish others in my life would get that this is not a made up feeling. I would love for nothing more to feel good! Thanks for listening...

[Gayle]

AAACGirl,

UGh, that sounds terrible! I am sorry! Can you sit in a sitz bath? I am sure the infection has your body aching. Hope you start feeling better soon. Call your PCP in am and get more antibiotics maybe? Hugs

Gayle

[Reanne]

I am so sorry AAACGirl.  It maybe just a combination of things that is making you feel bad.  I hope you heal quickly. 

[iraisin]

Sorry Reanne. That sounds uncomfortable, frustrating, and annoying. It could be now you're tired from the infection, the antibiotics, and the stress.  Bad combination. You're probably not resting well either due to the discomfort and ache. I sure hope a few days on antibiotics and the relief from draining kicks in quick for you.

I agree with triple A C Girl. Maybe sitz bath will speed the healing along and relieve some pain for you.

[Ilene]

AAACGRL,   Sorry to hear about such a painful experience.   Having an infection in itself can take its toll on your body.  Add to it the excruciating pain and the stress from it all.  Also... Antibiotics can also make you more tired and some make you feel sick.   You need to take the antibiotics.  If you can stick it out that could be great.  If not, ask your doc for another. Maybe this will help you to feel better.

Good luck AAACGRL

Ilene