: Abscesses during pregnancy https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:49:44 +0000 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:31:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23354 <![CDATA[]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Hiya KazS, Guess who ?(Paula)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=577101&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#577101 Author: Bellerara
Subject: 23354
Posted: 03 January 2009 at 12:31am

Hiya KazS,

Guess who ?(Paula) sorry you are still having grief with the abscesses, you are doing really well
Just found this forum... talk soon]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:31:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=577101&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#577101 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : man oh man they are so painful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575288&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575288 Author: KazS
Subject: 23354
Posted: 30 December 2008 at 4:26pm

man oh man they are so painful - i would want a week in hospital just to feel sorry for myself! ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:26:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575288&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575288 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Ouch! Not nice! I asked them if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575265&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575265 Author: Maya
Subject: 23354
Posted: 30 December 2008 at 3:59pm

Ouch! Not nice! I asked them if they could just lance mine but coz it had a core and tracks they had to remove the whole thing and they said that would be too major to do under local anaesthetic. It just felt a wee bit overdramatic having surgery and then a week in hospital for a tiny abscess, my friend was in less than that having a hip replacement!]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:59:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575265&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575265 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Thanks all Good to know i might...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575159&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575159 Author: KazS
Subject: 23354
Posted: 30 December 2008 at 1:17pm

Thanks all

Good to know i might not be the only one out there!

Maya - Doc lanced a big one in my armpit without numbing it - he almost had to scrape me off the roof - not pleasant!

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:17:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575159&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575159 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : I had my first and only abscess...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575121&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575121 Author: Maya
Subject: 23354
Posted: 30 December 2008 at 12:10pm

I had my first and only abscess when I was preg with Maya, altho would only have been about 4 weeks at the time. I had to have it excised under general anaesthetic as it turned septic and started putting down tracks up my arm (it was on my forearm). I have a nasty jagged scar about 2cm long where they removed it. I was freaking out when I found out I was preg coz of the anaesthetic and all the painkillers and heavy duty antibiotics I had been given (I had 7 days in hospital as it didn't heal well) but she was obviously fine. I still wonder if it was coz my immune system was compromised by the pregnancy, but then it may have been just coincidence, especially as it was so early on.]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:10:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575121&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575121 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : I&#039;m 25 weeks and have had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575017&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575017 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 23354
Posted: 30 December 2008 at 9:47am

I'm 25 weeks and have had an absess in my mouth for the past couple of weeks. Had it drained first and then antiobiotics. I was meant to have a tooth taken out, but I can't stand anyone putting anything in my mouth at the moment (dry retch)...and fine when not pregnant. Am going back to dentist today to see if he can do anything today.....hopefully I don't gag or it'll have to continue waiting :(]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:47:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=575017&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#575017 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Thanks heaps for the helpful reply! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574633&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574633 Author: KazS
Subject: 23354
Posted: 29 December 2008 at 2:43pm

Thanks heaps for the helpful reply!

I will print that out and take it to my doc when they are back on board.]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:43:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574633&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574633 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Oooh you poor thing. I can only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574622&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574622 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 23354
Posted: 29 December 2008 at 2:15pm

Oooh you poor thing.  I can only imagine how painful and uncomfortable that must be, especially in your armpits

Although I've never heard of pregnant women being more suceptible to abcesses your SIL is probably right about your lowered immunity or it could be HS which women are more likely to suffer from and which can be caused by hormonal changes (Check out this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradenitis_suppurativa)

The other thing is maybe see your doctor again to find out if there's any other topical treatment that you can use in conjunction with the abs that might help kick these things in the but.  There's also plenty of suggestions for treatment in the link above if you do think it probably is HS (although some aren't appropriate while you're pregnant you could talk to your doc about alternatives).

Good luck, I hope you get a solution soon.

 



Edited by MrsMojo]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:15:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574622&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574622 <![CDATA[Abscesses during pregnancy : Hi and hopefully this isnt TMI...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574612&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574612 Author: KazS
Subject: 23354
Posted: 29 December 2008 at 1:47pm

Hi and hopefully this isnt TMI for a first post

I am 21 weeks pregnant and have been getting abscesses on my stomach and in my armpits for about the last 8 weeks.

The doc has had to give me antibiotics with little or no effect and getting them lanced is freaking painful!

My SIL is a GP and i only had a breif chat with her on Xmas day about it and she thinks it is likely due to my immune system going though changes and being out of whack.

Has anyone else experienced these or am i the lone sufferer?]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:47:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23354&PID=574612&title=abscesses-during-pregnancy#574612