Can't afford the doctor but I'm so much pain it hurts to work...
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I'm 19 and have had HS for 9 years. Until 2 years ago, none of my doctors could figure out what it was and the doctor that diagnosed me won't refer me to a dermatologist and has given me a boatload of antibiotics that don't work. Luckily, my grandmother is a nurse and has connections so she got the number of a good dermatologist. Problem is, I cannot afford to go right now but I just had a lesion burst and it looks like it needs a stitch or two, maybe not because I freak out at the littlest things. I've found that in the past warm/hot showers/baths helped with the lesions. Since I started my new job I haven't been able to keep the lesions from hurting or leaking and even my fiancé has said something about it. I say I eat pretty decently. Can anyone think of anything that I can do until I can go to the dermatologist? I would really appreciate it.
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jay13548 alexis2016
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I've been told to try and cut out a few things from my diet. Dairy is one but I can't not have dairy, I like my milk and cheese too much! I've been told turmeric helps too, I have a son has I can do it but you can get tuneric tablets if you want
sorry I'm not too helpful I was only diagnosed this year but it's just a horrible thing to have! Hope you work something out!
alexis2016 jay13548
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Thanks for your suggestions! I'm on birth control and have to have dairy but could cut back on the cheese. I too hope you are doing well with your HS.
donna02629 jay13548
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stillgrateful alexis2016
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hello dear,
personally, i wouldn't waste your time on a dermatologist. the only thing they can do is throw more antibiotics at you. i had two incision and drainages done by a dermatologist (not sure where you live but i didn't ever actually see a derm, but their physicians assistants), that got infected and ended up causing more harm than good, and a lot more money than I'd care to spend. not that everyone has such experiences.
you need to speak with a surgeon. i have spoken with numerous doctors and surgeons and the common agreement between them seemed as if dermatologists don't actually do much. the antibiotics can work on secondary infections, but HS is not an infection itself. it's an auto immune problem.
you may want to find a physician that can refer you to a surgeon. they do incision and drainages much better. but even then, it's difficult to say what will be achieved. i've had two surgeries this year and still live with this.
i keep saying it and i can't say it enough. do an elimination diet. cut out alcohol, dairy, gluten, and nightshades for as long as you can, ideally 90 days. my wounds saw incredible improvement with diet clean up. i flare up when i ovulate (use a period tracker app on your phone and you'd be surprised to see the pattern of your symptoms), but also have extreme reactions when i consume gluten. nightshade food group is an interesting one and i think i do have sensitivity. l bfi had peanuts the other day and got a reaction. not sure if i have a nut allergy but it could also just have been produced in a factory in close quarters with wheat products.
I'd say an allergy test would be a good place to start. i can't afford one so i have been doing it on my own, keeping constant track of my symptoms, food, mood. mine comes on when i get stressed a lot worse.
if you smoke, quit. tobacco is not only a nightshade but cutting off oxygen to your cells like smoking does , makes it even worse.
milina alexis2016
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jay67962 alexis2016
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Try to cut out dairy. If your condition is linked to it, then you will see an improvement in a week, possibly less. It's worth trying it just to see. There are things you can eat/drink instead of dairy, and trying it for a week or 2 won't harm your calcium levels. Calcium is in plenty of non dairy foods, such as green leafy vegetables, and if you are worried you can take a supplement. Give it a go, you may get a surprise at the relief you get from the HS symptoms.