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Great big effing boil on my neck! Help!

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BagofHolly · 13/08/2011 12:48

I've NEVER had a boil, ever, and now, 4 days after I go from long hair to a short bob, I've got something that looks like another nipple. It HURTS! I've put metanium on it and it's coming up to a point but there's no head on it. I don't feel too well either but that might be unrelated.

What should I do?! Help!

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MorningCoffee · 18/08/2011 12:50

Thank you honeyandsalt, blimey what an awful experience for you holly.

honeyandsalt · 18/08/2011 12:50

Oh no way, Cear Kidson has fucked up your week enough already, there MUST be some way of having it repacked in Dorset. Either call NHS 24 (they seem to be v good at making appointments for one) or your PN see what she suggests.

AitchTwoOh · 18/08/2011 12:49

or at least get it re-packed at home JUST before you leave?

AitchTwoOh · 18/08/2011 12:48

your neck pumps custard too...

sure you can go to the wedding, can't you get them to re-pack you locally?

OddBoots · 18/08/2011 12:47

Will you be near Weymouth?

There is a walk-in centre (link) and they have a phone number, you could give them a call now and see if they would be able to re-pack for you.

RoundOrangeHead · 18/08/2011 12:45
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BagofHolly · 18/08/2011 12:37

Chimchar, he's eating iodine packing.

Honeyandsalt, I'm so touched I'm your hero! My heart pumps custard, and I feel a bit like Oprah/Ellen McArthur etc.

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BagofHolly · 18/08/2011 12:34

Doctorswife, it didn't pop as such, just oozed out and kept on going. This morning I don't know what she did, I was too busy gripping the seat and roaring. When they change the dressing tomorrow I'm going to get another picture.

Now here's the thing. PN today said that I'd need it repacking over the weekend. We're in Essex, we've got a BIG deal of a wedding on Saturday in Dorset. I can't really go, can I? Sad It was going to be the first night we'd had, just the two of us in the one room, since we had the twins as they're staying at home with my parents. Bugger. Bugger.

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b1uebells · 18/08/2011 12:20

Sorry it was so painful :( I won't be so rude disgusting as to request pictures as now it's dressed there is nothing good or interesting to see Grin

honeyandsalt · 18/08/2011 12:09

morningcoffee -they're caused by an everyday bacteria getting into the skin via a cut/nick. more info

holly I have been warbling "did you ever know that you're my hero" thinking of you putting up with the zealous nurse whilst doing the washing up. For real.

chimchar · 18/08/2011 12:08

Poor you Holly. You're bound to feel drained. (see what I did there! WinkGrin)

Have a good cry and be kind to yourself today. And give the boil a biscuit.... He's been through the mill too. X

Tinkerisdead · 18/08/2011 11:43

Great to hear the climax of the story and sorry you feel weepy and sad. Maybe it was the pressure of hoards of mumsnetters waiting for news.

But seriously, you say you screamed and swore but what about when she initially lanced it, was there no splatting relieve at all? No high powered pop?

MorningCoffee · 18/08/2011 11:42

Blimey, it looks so sore, hope your ok Holly.

Can one please tell me why these things appear and reasons why one gets these?

GwendolineMaryLacey · 18/08/2011 11:36

What do you mean, I don't have to?? Of course I have to! What sort of person would I be if I didn't? :o It's like giving a child a wrapped present and telling them not to open it!

Yes, I suspect it may be too late too... oh well, I had to suffer... Wink

Grockle · 18/08/2011 11:36

I love this thread

GlaikitFizzog · 18/08/2011 11:35

Gwen, if they are reading your warning, it may be too late.....mawhahahahah :o

RustyBear · 18/08/2011 11:32

Gwendoline - you don't have to click on the photo links.

Leave that to those of us with weird fetishes stronger stomachs...

GwendolineMaryLacey · 18/08/2011 11:30

Oh God...I feel really really sick....

Attn: Newbies DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT read this thread all in one go.

Hope it gets better soon...and please, no more photos!

GlaikitFizzog · 18/08/2011 11:28

Holly you are alive! Thanks be to the big man!!

Poor Cysty/Sauron/Kath though, they put up a brave fight, but were being attacked from all sides. The good guy always wins in the end!

They should make a film, Sigourney Weaver could play you, but the Cycst could be on her stomach and then, when no one is expecting it pow!

Maybe not, its a bit far fetched!

So glad you are ok :o

gotobedsleepyhead · 18/08/2011 11:10

Holly I have been watching this thread with a mixture of glee, distress, disgust & some good old thigh rubbing. You are so brave! And very funny too - perhaps while you're convalescing you could write a book - 'Me & My Boil?'
Hope you feel better soon.

Do you think the nurse would like to take photos tomorrow? For educational purposes obviously.

MinnieBar · 18/08/2011 11:05

I've been lurking with morbid fascination for some time - you are absolutely NOT being pathetic, I would have been parked up on A&E's doorstep some days ago.

So, will you be going back to that hairdresser? Wink

confusedandsilly · 18/08/2011 10:53

I loved this thread so much that I needed some more

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BeeBread · 18/08/2011 10:45

Just when you thought the thread had everything, a big Cilla-style prodicgal family member reunion.

Are you sure we aren't related??

Purpleprickles · 18/08/2011 10:44

Holly Grin This is better than Jeremy Kyle or Take a Break " A huge infected boil brought me and my sister together"

Really am going to the park now.

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