So to keep you all posted
@GardenGerty (157555)
United States
August 11, 2021 10:42am CST
I saw an ARNP today. She examined the cyst, measured it, took a history.
After consulting with my doctor, they decided that the first thing is to get me on an antibiotic. Continue with warm compresses as it has begun draining on its own. Then as soon as my primary has an opening, she will remove the entire thing.
I am glad I got her opinion. The other doctor I saw for walk in did not even offer any antibiotics. In this case I think it is important to have them, though usually I do not want to take them.
When it is removed I do not want any infection being spread into my blood stream.
So, examined today, scheduled for removal, prescribed antibiotics.
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@kobesbuddy (74588)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Aug 21
It was a good idea to put you on antibiotics. After the removal of the cyst, an infection could set in.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Iti s already infected, and that is the problem.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
8 Jan 22
@GardenGerty it had to be not infected before it can be removed, right?
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@kobesbuddy (74588)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Aug 21
@GardenGerty But without antibiotics, the infection could spread to other places.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@CarolDM I seem to always have plenty of sick time to use.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Yes. I think I have decided to take some sick days the rest of the week after it is removed.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Aug 21
@GardenGerty Glad you have sick time.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
11 Aug 21
Glad the doctor listen to you and suggested what is best
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@Tampa_girl7 For me antibiotics are usually pretty effective because I take them so seldom.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49005)
• United States
14 Aug 21
@GardenGerty I hope the antibiotic works.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Aug 21
Glad you had that taken care of and all the very best to you until it gets removed,
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Thank you. It gets uncomfortable as the day goes on.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
11 Aug 21
Oh, good. I'm glad the ARNP listened to you and has you starting antibiotics.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
I am not sure what sshe saw that concerned her, but she consulted with my doctor to make the best choice.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@spiderdust I have another one that has not gotten inflamed. I will have it out this summer. I wanted to do it for Christmas break but the dermatologist could not fit my schedule.
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
14 Aug 21
@GardenGerty It seems like a reasonable course of action for a cyst, especially for diabetics.
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@BarBaraPrz (45498)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Aug 21
I've never had to take antibiotics for any of my cysts.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
This one is infected and very large, like the size of a half dollar. I have been running a fever from it.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
9 Jan 22
It was on my back on the left of my spine and almost to my waist. It got all swollen and seemed to move up. I am glad I had it removed.
@RebeccasFarm (86769)
• United States
11 Aug 21
So glad you got the good best doctor that will help.
Some docs makes you wonder
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
I never feel real convenient with the walk in clinic or substitute doctors as they do not know my history.
@wolfgirl569 (95226)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Aug 21
Glad it started draining on its own and you will have it removed soon
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
The idea makes me nervous and a little queasy, but the cyst makes me irritable, so this is the best.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
I hope so too. I may even take a sick day or so when it is removed.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Oh, me too. It is slowing my energy level and disturbing my sleep.
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@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
12 Aug 21
@GardenGerty
I am glad it is shrinking on its own and will be removed completely from your system. I hope you will be ok after all that. You certainly have been through the ringer.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Evidently several of my relatives get this problem often.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@Hannihar With my relative that I am thinking of, she never tries to do anything in advance, jjust waits until they are a problem and has them removed. I have another one and I will get it removed before it is a problem.
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@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
13 Aug 21
@GardenGerty
So dit it shrink for them and disappear?
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
I like the consistency of seeing the same doctor all the time.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
13 Aug 21
@GardenGerty yes..... That really help..... So that he is aware of the history
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
12 Aug 21
Always good to go for a second opinion and you are in good hands.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Aug 21
My regular doctor is great and seems well rounded and proactive.
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