Long story short: I was on an extremely high dose of 3 different steroids about 20 days ago. Since then I've had hormonal problems to say the least, one of which is mild acne. I had a bump on the side of my nose, which I thought was a pimple, so I squeezed it. A small amount of pus did come out, but the next morning (and each sucessive morning thereafter) it has been worse, more swollen, and extremely sore. It feels hard (a lump the size of a pea), and then "squishy" for about a 1 inch diameter around it. It's red and extremely sore. Also, that side of my nose is stuffy and I have an awful headache, as well as a low fever and a sore throat. That being said, I get CHRONIC sinus infections and I don't know if all these symtoms are just coinciding with a weird pimply-thing. Could a severe sinus infection cause this type of infection in your skin too? Or does it sound like staph? I'm going to the doctors later today but it's really painful and I'd appreciate any help! THANKS!
2007-02-08 21:40:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It does sound like staph and I know what you're going through. I've had that before and it's extremely painful. I work in a hospital lab so I had it cultured and it grew staph. I went to the Dr. and he gave me a prescription strength antibiotic called Bactram that I put on it and it was gone in a few days. My sympathies to you...you should probably get to a Dr. to get that taken care of though. If you can stand it then popping it will bring some relief, but I know it's a difficult spot. Good luck!
2007-02-08 21:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can anyone except antibiotics help u? and it does sound as staphilococc infection, and if it got into blood stream it could get into brains there where u could have headaches from. anyway, it is good u go to doctor today, u must start antibiotics right now. staphilococc infection is a VERY serious matter
2007-02-08 21:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-10 03:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it honeslty sounds like something for the Dr to awnser...........
2007-02-08 21:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋