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Re: sore on my tailbone

From: Patti Tessler, FNP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 21:58:57 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 27 Aug 1999, Jeannie wrote: >
>I have developed some sort of sore on my tailbone which is very red, raw
>& draining. I have never had anything like this before. My husband
>suggested that it might be just a rash from sweating but it has been
>over a week & hasn't healed at all. Any suggestions would be
>appreciated - it is very painful! Thank you!

Dear Jeannie,

Sounds like a "pilonidal cyst." Relatively common, very painful. See a doctor as soon as possible to get yourself some relief!

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner





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