The doc has given him a p/c shot and tablets he is having several salt baths but it is very difficult for him to walk as it HURTS when it rubs.
2007-01-12 09:23:54 · 10 answers · asked by mishl 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I'm a nurse. I would see another doctor or even go back for something more for relief. I'm wondering why it wasn't drained? I would have him take ibuprofen (it's best for swelling and inflammation) for his discomfort. I think the doctor wanted it to burst on it's own by the salt baths. I would give him a call, he shouldn't suffer with this, call your doctor back.
2007-01-12 09:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm assumeing it received't come to a head,,received't open and drain. a large number of over the counter stuff available nicely,,on the possibility of being called a nut i am going to inform you what my Gr mom did for me. Lay a peice of fat Viscount St. Albans,fold it to in high-quality condition,to cover the boil. Now be conscious a neat,sparkling bandage over that. Then seem at it in 4 to 5 days. The pink meat has a drawing effect on the boil collectively moistens and softens the floor so it may smash alowing drainage. I swear. it truly works on splinters too.
2016-11-23 14:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by kornreich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUCH i know that hurts.maybe he could put some neosporin on the leg;with a couple of band-aids to stop the rubbing pain,,,maybe with a hot bath ;that darn boil will pop,,,,,,LOL#
2007-01-12 10:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They make this medicine that comes in a tube, called BOIL EASE. It helps with the pain and helps numb it, but its gonna hurt no matter what. But this med . helps tremendously. You can buy it at Walmart,CVS,etc.
2007-01-12 09:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by beverlystittums 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest your partner to get Aloe Vera (cream or gel). Aloe Vera has been used externally to treat various skin conditions such as burns.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera
2007-01-12 09:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kira Yamoto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover it with gauze and tape so it will not rub against his pants and underwear.
2007-01-12 09:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he now has to change his behaviour and rub it with ice (which is the opp of boil)
2007-01-12 09:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
use talcum powder--better still don't walk
2007-01-12 09:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if it hurts...don't do it...
2007-01-12 09:29:13 · answer #9 · answered by silverback487 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pop it...
2007-01-12 09:26:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋