infection!

mpolyglottos · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 11:18 PM

Sorry for delay. Returned to work on Wednesday:that my stomach pain was more prominent than my back pain was actually encouraging.
BUT Friday night was hell: every single movement felt as though my wound was being RIPPED even more. The next day? It WAS bigger. What stared as a small hole tripled in size. Thankfully, Saturday I was a Dermatologist.
She was concerned about the HOLE, but rather the infection. Although I had already began a course of antibiotics, she started my on another. She said I have 2 days to "flip it"; otherwise I'll have to go to the hospital to receive antibiotics via IV.
On a very good note, the pain is almost nil! I'm very happy about that! Both my front and back are feeling stronger.

dshobbies · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 02:04 AM

Be sure to stay active in watching that infection. You should also know, though there has been some discussion both ways, to take a/b an hour prior to dentist's appointment, even for cleaning. Your dentist should provide a prescription for you.

mpolyglottos · #3 (**permalink**) 01-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Dermatologist removed subcutaneous sutures. feel much better. little to no blood. minimal pain. gave me a local (lydocaine?) and pulled 3 times: got most of them out.
Still 2 opinions RE wound care: Zeegers says use BUTTERFLY bandages to close the wound. American DRs say keep it open, let it heal from the bottom up--less risk for infection.