PCOS Messages for August, 2003: Re: Boils??!!!

Re: Boils??!!!

From: Melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:08:57 -0500 (CDT)

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I agree, I thought it was something that I was doing wrong. Thank you all for your messages. It has really helped me. If not physically,(not sure yet, I haven't had to try anything yet)then emotionally. At least I know now that I am not the only person here that has it. CASSANDRA- Wow, I live in Anchorage too. I didn't think there was anyone up here that was going through what I am. Who is your Dr? Have you seen an Endo up here? Any suggestions?

At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Cassandra wrote: >
>Re: Boils
>
>Thank you thank you thank you!
>
>I thought it was just me and that it must somehow be a sign I
>wasn't washing enough (as if daily showers aren't enough - I
>was getting a little paranoid), or maybe I had some infection,
>or something, but ABSOLUTELY mortified to go to the Dr. about
>it - thank G-d my DH understands!
>
>What I have found to work (at least cosmetically) is to wash with
>warm soapy water and use Bacitracin (which kills bacterial infections)
>then I dry completely and use Oxy-10 on the affected area - usually
>works to reduce big boils and prevent further ones -
>
>Good luck to all, and please know that I (like many, I'm sure)
>read the blogs daily and take comfort in your words but don't
>contribute often - but the masses of women in support are more
>than you think!
>
>- Cassandra Willis
>Anchorage, Alaska

--
Melissa
Anchorage, AK

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