Lancing Boils
What kind of pain should I expect from lancing a boil? Do I have other options?
I just left my doctor who recommended that I get my boil on my underarm lanced. I have intense fear of needles and doctors, so I was prescribed a narcotic that is supposed to make me sleepy. Has anyone had a boil lanced (or I&Ded) and used a sedative? Does it help? Or will the pain be as excruciating as the doctor said it’d be? I’m already is a lot of pain.
The boil seems to have spread over the last 2 days (I’ve had for only 3 days). I have gotten boils maybe 4 other times under the same arm. So it’s not a recurring thing. Usually a warm compress works, but not this time. I’ve had doctorly advice, now I just want some experienced people to offer their suggestions. Is there much hope for anything else?
Thanks!!
A friend of mine had one on his arm and I ended up lancing it myself for him and it got infected and he ended up having to stay in the hospital for a few days. I work in a laboratory so I had all of the materials I needed so I thought I could handle it. Definitely just do what the doctor says. Take the meds like an hour before you have the procedure. It is painful, but it isn’t the worst pain in the world. If you don’t get it done you will end up in the hospital with an infection anyway, so just work up the courage and do it. It doesn’t take long. It will be over before you know it and you will feel better after.
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