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Frumious Bandersnatch
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haha. i can imagine some of the shit behind the scenes
Treatment of Abscess
Small abscesses may be helped by applying warm compresses to the area several times a day. This will sometimes promote spontaneous drainage of the abscess which is important since the primary treatment of abscesses is to drain them. However, it is also important to not attempt to drain an abscess yourself. This can lead to trauma of the surrounding tissue and potentially help spread the underlying infection.
Do not stick a needle or other sharp instrument into the abscess center because you may injure an underlying blood vessel or cause the infection to spread.
Pillthrill said:Abscess Treatment
Self-Care at Home
If the abscess is small (less than 1 cm or less than a half-inch across), applying warm compresses to the area for about 30 minutes 4 times daily can help.
Do not attempt to drain the abscess by pressing on it. This can push the infected material into the deeper tissues.
Do not stick a needle or other sharp instrument into the abscess center because you may injure an underlying blood vessel or cause the infection to spread.
Source: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/abscess/page6_em.htm
sixpartseven said:Just put heat on it till it busts on its own.
A friend of mine just had an abscess on her ankle and she put heat on it from the day it turned into an abscess (about a week and a half ago or two weeks ago) and a few days ago it finally just broke open on its own.
Make sure you take care of it properly after it opens up.
DoOrDie: Do you mean 5 units? 5ccs is 5mL's, and thats A LOT.
If it was 5 units (5 units of measurement on the needle barrel) then you have nothing to worry about. Just watch it for a few days, if it doesnt go away, keep an eye on it still and if it gets worse, go to the hospital. It will probably go away in a couple days.
sixpartseven said:How much water did you use to prepare the shot? If you used enough, missing 5 units shouldnt keep you from getting the rush.
Even though you registered, its possible the needle wasnt all the way in the vein and a little leaked out, or you accidentally pulled the needle out or pushed it through the vein without even realizing while shooting. Its not big deal. A tiny amount like that usually will heal on its own. I cant even count how many times Ive missed tiny amounts like that, and Ive not once ever had an abscess.
lacey k said:Pillthrill, jus out of curiousity, do you shoot up? I see you post a lot of info about it, but its never first person experiences. maybe i got it wrong but it seems like you got alot of interest in IV use without actually doin it...Jus wonderin whats up wit that...If i misunderstood you then Im sorry...i jus thought it was weird for someone to be up in every needle related thread w/out doin it them self...But if that aint the case my bad.