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NSHN Forum Support & On Topic Forums. Some additional boards are viewable to members only => Survivor Room => Topic started by: Lorien on September 16, 2012, 01:18:29 AM
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Kind of embarrassing to explain but here goes.
Noticed a weird little lump about the size of a pea just on the edge of a very private area ( however you want to term it) underneath the skin. Felt it first after going to the toilet but then after a couple of days it was very sore and throbbing...so I figured id had enough and cut it open. A small amount of puss came out and eventhough I made sure there was no more...the lump is still there. Showing a GP would involve not only the usual embarrassment that comes with taking underwear off...but also the thigh where the worst scarring is. Really not ok with that as GPs ive seen before are harsh to say the least.
Also not looking forward to explaining I cut it open cus I want nothing to do with them.
Basically all I am asking is...if it was you - would you go to the GP, is there anything to be lost by trying to fix it on my own?
:icon_arrow: Edit to add trigger warning ~ Bea
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As soon as I read this, I thought Bartholins Cyst (http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Bartholins-cyst/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
If it is irritating you and / or causing discomfort, you really need to get it checked out. Try not to worry about them seeing your scars, you can just ignore any comments (hard, I know)
Make an appointment :hug2:
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Sounds like an in grown hair to me, appologies if that is just a less technical term for what bea said.
It would benefit from a small course of anti b's if it is.
Sounds like you have had some horrid doctors, maybe ask to see someone different or consider changing practice.
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Make an appointment :hug2:
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How do I explain that I cut it? Glad I did - not hurting now. Annoyed that they will see.
Bea that sounds exactly right so I guess I need to do something
Great - finding it hard to do anything like that atm and the psych said to do the less difficult things first and now I have to dive in with phone calls and doctors that I dont know and just.....argh
Very :(
Thanks for the advice and hugs
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Would you be able to ask to see a practise nurse to look at it? May feel a lot less intrusive for you.
In terms of cutting it open, just say that you could feel puss/liquid inside it so thought that trying to remove it yourself would be less hassle. I have broken skin to get deep rooted splinters out before, surely it can't be that rare for someone to think that is the best course of action? I am sure my dad has done the same before for a thorn/splinter and he has no history of SH.
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nosda is right. i have done it myself in the past and my gp hasnt even questioned whether it has been sh related, i just tell them the pressure was pulling it tight and causing a lot of discomfort so i lanced it to relieve the pressure. dont be ashamed of having opened it up... i think most people try to these days as getting a gp appointment is hard work.
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Do try and get an appointment today, you really need to get it checked xxx :hug2:
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I've had this before and know how painful it can be. The doc was very discreet on examination and I got some anti-biotics for it. Hope you manage to get an appt. :hug1:
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How are you doing foaly?
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has not got the guts to call for an apt yet...i do know that i need to, it isnt going away and does keep filling up but...i cant call anyone i dont know about anything at all, and they are quite harsh on reception about getting an appointment.
a lot of really scary (seemingly impossible) things to do inc calling the psych's secretary to check soem thing that i need to know to be able to force myself into going to an appointment at a new site. I think that i will try that tomorrow and then if it goes ok ill call the GP reception (because that is likely to go badly and stop me calling the psych)
*wishes she was so much better at talking to people*
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:hug2: :hug2: :hug2:
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Rang the psych's Secretary...she was really nice....exactly like she normally is...ni idea why that is so hard. Still building up to calling the GP.
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Would it be easier for you to go into your GP surgery in person?
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is there someone who can call for you?
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Cant get anyone to book an apt for me despite asking. Going in person is an option I think, might write it down