anal abscess

T · Post by T » Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:52 pm

I would like some input self care or seeing my female NP.
I have read quite A few posts and see A few members have ended up with A Fistula.
This all started nine days ago thought it was my hemmroids.(nope)
I was using Watkins salve it kept the pain and swelling down but no cure.
Friday night thought I would try Prep.H(nope) woke up Saturday morn.in big pain the swelling was terrible I stayed in my sweats and sat on A pillow until I had to put on jeans and do some errands it bursted before I left the house and had mild seepage the rest of the day.Back to the salve last night and better today.I just dread the thought of having this opened up to drain and have to repack it three times A day.

Terry

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:19 pm

T you have my sympathies I have endured the same issue.

I used coconut oil, it has healing properties and provided a barrier for motions etc.
coconut oil also has antibacterial properties

avoid tight clothing/ things that will rub it.

the other aspect is not to let it get to hot /sweaty - after showers / post poop clean up etc I would lay on the bed under a fan and ensure clean dry air was on it before I put the coconut oil on (does this make sense)

T · Post by T » Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:41 pm

Gabes

Yes it makes sense I did read up on this and it seems moisture will cause problems and this is just another unwanted gift from MC

Thanks
Terry

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:58 pm

following this type of protocol, and 'resting' the butt (ie no heavy lifting, excess bending etc) it will settle down in about a week....

the other thing I have used is a natural eczema, psoriasis cream - that has manuka honey as the basis

something like this;

http://au.iherb.com/Seagate-Olive-Leaf- ... 0-ml/52305
or this
http://au.iherb.com/Eras-Natural-Scienc ... 80-g/28344

T · Post by T » Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:36 pm

Here is A link to Watkins salve.

https://www.jrwatkins.com/products/Bath ... %20-%20US/

It will draw out infection have used it all my life.

Terry

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:42 pm

looking at the ingredients i can see why it would relieve irritation.
the benefit of the other items i suggested is that they reduce inflammation and promote healing..

infection is one aspect, the main goal is to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

T · Post by T » Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:14 pm

Today the swelling is down and hardly any pain have been taking it easy.
I am surprised self help will work everything I was reading stated to see your PCP to take care of it.
But then again that was Web MD and others that rarely tell you about self remedies .I forgot about the Web MD card in my PCP waiting room
they want you to get your info from Web MD and then off for another app.with your PCP . ?

Terry