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Pimple-like Growth That Won't Go Away - Please Help!
Hello. I chose this forum because I don't know where else to turn. I'm a heavy-set male (240 lbs, mid-twenties) and, occasionally, wind up with a pimple on my rear end. I've had one there now (in the same spot) for about six months and it won't go away, no matter what I do. It hurts some days and, other days, is barely there. There is some sort of mass beneath the skin directly under this "pimple". This mass fluxuates in size from day to day. The "pimple" face sometimes bleeds (a rather thin, possibly puss-mixed blood) - that's usually when the mass is at its smallest.
I have no medical insurance and no one close enough that I might ask about this. It's rather embarrassing and, more to the point, uncomfortable. I've tried applying a hot rag to the area which almost seems to make the mass (swelling?) go down.
This "thing" is confusing and very frustrating. Yesterday, I began entertaining ideas of numbing the area with ice and cutting it open - but I figured it'd be better to seek medical advice from those more knowledgable before I go X-acto-knifing my way into my butt flesh. Any help would be great appreciated. I'm at my wit's end with this thing. Thank you.
I have no medical insurance and no one close enough that I might ask about this. It's rather embarrassing and, more to the point, uncomfortable. I've tried applying a hot rag to the area which almost seems to make the mass (swelling?) go down.
This "thing" is confusing and very frustrating. Yesterday, I began entertaining ideas of numbing the area with ice and cutting it open - but I figured it'd be better to seek medical advice from those more knowledgable before I go X-acto-knifing my way into my butt flesh. Any help would be great appreciated. I'm at my wit's end with this thing. Thank you.
Hey, everyone...! It's been a long time since I started this thread - a little over two years! But someone recently sent me a PM (I didn't even know I had a PM box) and that reminded me about this thread and everyone's concern.
All is well with the business end of my business end. My "visitor" hasn't returned and, unfortunately, my diet fell to the way side. I was actually down over 50 pounds at one point, but I've gained some of that back. Oh, well. At least I can sit, stand and walk around without the excruciating gluteal friction that spawned this thread in the first place.
I appreciate everyone's help, advice and concern. As much as I enjoyed writing these posts - and as much as I enjoyed you folks enjoying them - I'm glad this isn't still an ongoing issue. However, you can rest assured that the next time I have a medical issue, I will first come here with all the juicy, gory, puss-filled details. :)
Thank you.
All is well with the business end of my business end. My "visitor" hasn't returned and, unfortunately, my diet fell to the way side. I was actually down over 50 pounds at one point, but I've gained some of that back. Oh, well. At least I can sit, stand and walk around without the excruciating gluteal friction that spawned this thread in the first place.
I appreciate everyone's help, advice and concern. As much as I enjoyed writing these posts - and as much as I enjoyed you folks enjoying them - I'm glad this isn't still an ongoing issue. However, you can rest assured that the next time I have a medical issue, I will first come here with all the juicy, gory, puss-filled details. :)
Thank you.
seriously funny because we can all identify with his problem with his butt boil.
We can all put our selves in his position,.. great writing! I was thinking that you could compile your story with other amusing real life stories of other people.
what do you think?
Hallarious!!!!yet very real.
hope your doing good now.
have you gotten healthy yet,.. eating right and losing weight?
hope to hear from you even though I know you may not see this post since it is pretty old.
We can all put our selves in his position,.. great writing! I was thinking that you could compile your story with other amusing real life stories of other people.
what do you think?
Hallarious!!!!yet very real.
hope your doing good now.
have you gotten healthy yet,.. eating right and losing weight?
hope to hear from you even though I know you may not see this post since it is pretty old.
I frequently get those types of places in my groin, inner leg, under arm, and anal regions. The best thing to do is to go to a surgeon. They will lance the abscess and drain the infection. Then they will insert a wick and leave the wound open to heal and lessen the risk of re-infection. They will also more than likely give you a prescription for a broad spectrum antibiotic. The pain will go away usually in a matter of hours after the abscess is drained but sometimes lasts a day or so. It will take a couple of weeks to fully heal and there will be some scarring. This is a small price to pay, however, considering that an abscess can be immensely painful. Hope this helps
I forgot to mention this:
The side of my groin (do women have groins?) is very tender and sore. It is the same side the abscess is on, and I assume it is a swollen lymph node that is the root of the pain. Ouch.
The side of my groin (do women have groins?) is very tender and sore. It is the same side the abscess is on, and I assume it is a swollen lymph node that is the root of the pain. Ouch.
I googled "draw out salve", "abscess" and came across this forum. Currently, I have what I consider an abscess on my cheek, luckily not near my crack, located more towards the hip, making it difficult to sit and sleep, not to mention walking, standing, moving, existing....
At this point, it is about 4 inches and very red and swollen. I believe it was caused from an injection of vitamin B that a friend administered, claiming it would give me unfathomable energy and a sense of well being. Possible side effects: the exact opposite. Anyway, I am sure it isn't an ingrown hair, or zit gone wild, and of course, I don't have health insurance (which might explain accepting a shot from a friend), and I am trying to avoid going to the ER. I have heard horror stories about physicians/nurses lancing, so I am trying to figure out how to end this misery without having to perform any surgery, home or legit. I assume this would require taking prescription medication, which is a problem, due to lack of insurance, so if anyone has any advice regarding my issue, spill it...
I lied. I am considering pretending George Clooney is my co-worker and performing "ER" at home (oh, I am a female, not gay, so I need to know how to properly prep for this procedure, of which I also need educating. Can anyone offer a crash course in surgery?
Currently, I am sitting at my computer with only half of my ass on my chair. The other half is covered in dark, dark brown "draw out salve", and is hot and painful to the touch. SOS SOS SOS SOS
At this point, it is about 4 inches and very red and swollen. I believe it was caused from an injection of vitamin B that a friend administered, claiming it would give me unfathomable energy and a sense of well being. Possible side effects: the exact opposite. Anyway, I am sure it isn't an ingrown hair, or zit gone wild, and of course, I don't have health insurance (which might explain accepting a shot from a friend), and I am trying to avoid going to the ER. I have heard horror stories about physicians/nurses lancing, so I am trying to figure out how to end this misery without having to perform any surgery, home or legit. I assume this would require taking prescription medication, which is a problem, due to lack of insurance, so if anyone has any advice regarding my issue, spill it...
I lied. I am considering pretending George Clooney is my co-worker and performing "ER" at home (oh, I am a female, not gay, so I need to know how to properly prep for this procedure, of which I also need educating. Can anyone offer a crash course in surgery?
Currently, I am sitting at my computer with only half of my ass on my chair. The other half is covered in dark, dark brown "draw out salve", and is hot and painful to the touch. SOS SOS SOS SOS
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