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life, limits, meds, mental health, mental illness, moods, skin conditions, sleep, stress
It’s not the usual culprit this time. Oh no, this is called a Bartholin’s gland abscess. It had to be drained. Yuck. Nothing like a doctor going after your delicate bits with a big ass needle. And now it hurts worse, because it’s open. It’s infected and has to drain. If it doesn’t drain, I’ll have to have surgery. Ain’t I lucky.
According to the doc this isn’t an uncommon thing. And it usually goes away with a simple drainage treatment. I have to go back on Wednesday to have it checked out again. Until then I get to be very uncomfortable.
The thing that totally sucks is that it’s interfering with my sleep. Because of where it’s located there just aren’t too many comfortable positions to get into. And the Depakote is apparently giving me wild ass dreams at night. I had dreams about everyone and their dog last night, crazy vivid dreams. I woke up feeling just as tired as when I had laid down.
I don’t really know where this ride is taking me, I just hope we get there soon. I’m really tired and there won’t be much of an opportunity to rest this weekend. We have the brat again and I’m really not looking forward to it, especially if I’m not feeling better. I’ve been trying not to be overly grumpy with anyone, but it’s hard when you hurt.
Thanks to all my friends who have been so supportive. I don’t feel like my situation is usually bad enough to justify whining, but just a little seems to help sometimes. Thanks for listening kids.
Mental in the Midwest 
Mama…lady…listen to me: You’re allowed to complain (a lot) when you have a giant, painful, infected blister on your ‘sensitive bits’. Really…you’ve earned it already. Take it out here if you need. If you feel bad here, open up an email and blast it my way.
I totally understand the need to be cared about when you’re bitchy and hurting. xo
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You’re just awesome, thanks.
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You have all the right whine.
I whine for a simple cold sore that goes away with abreva.
Hope you get to feel better soon.
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Thanks. 🙂
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I had one of those when I was 3 months pregnant!! Ouch!! Feel better!
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Once I took the gauze drain thing out from between my bits, it feels better. I’m debateing putting one back in.
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I remember how awful that was..they told me to soak my woohoo in a hot tub of water and wait for it to bust on it’s own, because it wasn’t “ripe” yet. It broke while I was at work. Sweet relief!! Do whatever it takes to make it feel better..by the way, have you any gem for Friday?
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Let me see what I can come up with tonight.
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🙂 Go soak your crotch.
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They won’t give you anything for pain?
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Why would they, nothing works for pain for me.
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You need to have a come to ceiling cat moment with your body.
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You know what hon, sometimes you just have to let yourself bitch it out of your system. You’re hurting, and we understand. If you have that opportunity, take it. It’s better than having to stifle yourself every single day of your life.
Why didn’t they give you anything for pain or to help you sleep?! Did they at least you give something to apply to help with the surface issue? If not, get some Neosporin with pain relief stat. That stuff is a miracle in a tube.
I wake up exhausted and drained from a lot of my dreams too. I find that writing them down is really helpful though, but I know not everyone has the kinds of dreams that I do. Mine aren’t so much as insane as they are me working out my issues. Zen dreams, that exhaust and leave me crazier than normal. So much fun.
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Nothing for pain because pain meds don’t work for me. I’m not really happy with this doc -he told me next to nothing. I don’t think they want it healing yet because the infection is supposed to drain out, so the Neosporin is out.
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That’s super frustrating. Especially when a doctor doesn’t communicate very well, most of them are like this. I just can’t help, but think of how torturous it must be. =( Sending you strength to get through this.
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