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« on: July 30, 2009, 08:19:08 PM »
Probably due to excessive perspiration in the hot summer weather, I seem to be getting a boil (a.k.a. furuncle, a.k.a. skin abscess) on my chest, perhaps a couple inches from the catheter site.

I'm concerned about having a bacterial skin infection that close to the catheter site.  I won't be seeing my physician till this coming Tuesday at the earliest.  Should I phone his office and ask for a prescription for an antibiotic, or can this wait until then?
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 11:37:07 PM »
If it were me, I certainly would call my Dr. Right away. Better to be safe than sorry. Let us know what is going on with you.
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 01:10:21 AM »
Yes, I'd go and see my normal doc asap I think.
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 07:30:16 AM »
I agree. It is best to err on the side of caution. The stakes are too high.

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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 08:11:53 AM »
I'd second the advice from the other posters... Any bacteria in that area's not to be given houseroom...

Hope it heals quickly for you....

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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 09:38:17 AM »
If it's got a yellow spot showing:

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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 04:28:45 PM »
I seem to have something similar on the exit site for my PD catheter, right next to the catheter. It feels liquid-filled like a boil or blister, but I think the skin on it is still fairly thick. It doesn't look like it's coming to a head yet. I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow, so I'll ask him about it.
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