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Just had 2 boils lanced an packed ,

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duane29246
duane29246

I was told after 24 hours to return to the er to have packing removed , how bad is this gonna hurt, I've never had boils an found them extremely painful, my threshold of pain is not good lol !!!!!!

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  • c02819
    c02819 duane29246

    Posted

    It has never hurt. Just typically smelly. It probably will feel better because the pressure is removed.
  • christine60829
    christine60829 duane29246

    Posted

    I have had 6 on each side. Of under the arm lanced and packed. And they did hurt. Now today I have 3 under one arm problem going to have to have them lanced open again not looking forward to it
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