Bartholin's Gland HELP ME PLEASE
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Bartholin's Gland HELP ME PLEASE
| Fri, 10-10-2003 - 9:40am |
I am 21 and have been having problems with my bartholin's gland for almost 4 years now. The last time I was treated for it was in 2000. Since then, it has flared up, and it must be abcessed b/c it is so painful I can barely walk, bend over, tie my shoes, sit, and many other things. I went to the doc tuesday and for ampicillan. 4 per day for 10 days. I have taken it for 3 and a half days and I am having NO results. Pain is no better, size of the darn thing is still about the size of a golf ball and about as hard as a rock. Hot compresses or sitz baths are excruciatingly painful as the heat causing more swelling. Ice has helped, but that's kinda hard to do at work. Someone please help me. Why don't doctors take things like this more seriously? I am dying. What can I possibly do? I just talked to doc and she said she would try to get me to an OBGYN to get it marsupialized or to put a catheter in. I am so confused? Is this common?drag0nfly82@hotmail.com
Edited 10/10/2003 11:05:09 AM ET by drag0nfly82
Edited 10/10/2003 11:05:09 AM ET by drag0nfly82

I was just reading an article about this.
thanks again
Cristine
Have you broguht up the idea with ivillage?
And since I posted, it's only gotten larger and it really, really hurts--I have an appointment on Monday morning with the gynocologist. I can't believe the difference from one side to the next. I just hope it doesn't get much bigger before then, I can't imagine how it would hurt if it did. I'm not sure that this is my problem but from what I've read online, it sure sounds like it.
Just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone. I guess we will both be suffering this weekend. :(
Take care,
S
Upon leaving the doctor's office, I asked if I needed an antibiotic, and she said no. I'm not too sure of this, but I'm taking her word for it b/c she was a very knowledgeable, competent doctor( from what I observed). I have to go back on Friday, I'm not sure if the catheter is coming out and a different one is going in or what. I'm glad it's over though. BTW- don't let anyone tell you it doesn't hurt...it does! I left work early one day and missed the next. I cried for almost an hour after wards too...and I'm not usually a crier...If anyone ever reads this and has any questions I am more than happy to try to answer them.
drag0nfly82@hotmail.com
Cristine
Oh, girl!
Cristine
I dont mean to blab so much, I just wish I could have found some info like this before I had to go through my ordeal. Just want to tell people what I wanted to know.
Cristine