My sister has one and doesn't listen to the doctor or anyone else.  If anyone could tell me if they have found anything that will get rid of a bed sore completely.....PLEASE let me know what it is, or what has to be done.  Thanks!!
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This is not that simple to answer.  Ideally, I would like to see the pressure ulcer in order to stage it and decide on the best protocol for treatment.  I deal with this daily and I've healed stage IV's .  I hope you will contact me about this..I'd like to help.  nurselmh@sbcglobal.net
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Perhaps he has an infection and you should take him to see his doctor?  I'm  surprised that he likes to whack it so much since he's only 8.  Good for him, I guess.  Since he rubs it so much it's probably just sore and you should try to keep him from doing that.  If it's the kind of "itch" that I think you're talking about then maybe a little sex talk might be in order..... mainly just to let him know it's normal, and it's okay.... in private.
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i have suffered from canker sores my entire life. As you probably know, once you have them, you just have to let them run their course. \n\nSome suggestions:\n\nif you can get to a doctor ask for codeine. I had 5 canker sores on my tonsils about 2 years ago. It was the most pain I have ever felt in my life, worse than the time I cracked my tailbone or got my foot run over by a car. It was absolutely awful. My doctor said there was nothing she could do and gave me codeine. It really helped. If you can't get to a doctor take 3 or 4 advil at a time. You need massive doses to calm the pain.\n\n2nd. Do not use regular toothpaste as it has an ingredient that agravates the lining of the mouth and can cause canker sores and make them worse. Ever since I changed toothpaste a get canker sores much less frequently, they are not as big, and they heal faster. Try Toms all natural toothpaste. It has been a life saver.\n\nI also read that sugarless gum can cause canker soars and I totally believe it because whenever i lose my will power and chew carefree gum, i get a canker sore.\n\nHope this helps. Get better soon.
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Hi Batman.  \n\nI don't have any real medical advice, and I'm the worst one for being unable to quote medical jargon.  Please keep that in mind as I tell you what I would do.\n\nWhen you fell and visited the infirmary, I'm guessing their first goal may have been to stop the bleeding and clean the wound.  The Betadine solution that I am familiar with is used as an antiseptic to help clean the area of any germs that exist around the wound site.  Betadine is an iodine solution containing about 10% active iodine.  I've just read that Betadine is used instead of straight iodine because it is apt to cause less scarring and won't increase the healing time as straight iodine does.  \n\nWhen the site is clean and the bleeding is controlled, a dressing is applied.  Usually an antibiotic ointment is applied to help prevent infection.  I don't believe I've ever seen Betadine ointment (Betadine suspended in a jelly like substance).  I'm wondering if it is used as you would an antibacterial ointment or antibiotic ointment?  Different agents fight against infection from different things: bacteria, fungi, virus, parasites.  \n\nIf the wound is still fresh, I would suggest (as someone did above) applying a triple antibiotic ointment and a fresh dressing.  If the doctor has supplied you with or suggested a specific ointment, then you should use what the doctor has recommended.  The reason for the dressing is three fold.  1.)  A fresh dressing will help protect the wound.  It will help keep dirt and germs from getting on the wound.  If the wound is still "fresh" then it is still apt to become infected.  The dressing will also help protect the open wound from friction/rubbing from clothing.   2.)  The fresh dressing will help keep the medication/ointment on the wound.  This protects not only the wound but also furniture and clothing.  If the dressing becomes wet or compromised, a fresh dressing should be applied.  3.)  A dressing will help to absorb any blood or oozing that may come from the wound.  \n\nIn our family we call a scab "God's Band-Aid."  When a scab has formed, we pretty much stop any sort of treatment.  At that time, a dressing might be applied to protect the scab from picking or bumping or chafing, but other than that we just leave it alone.\n\nIt will take an infected wound longer to heal.  Please continue caring for the wound until it has healed, protecting it from dirt and germs.  If you notice increased redness, swelling, oozing, an unusual odor, heat, or pain, you should go see the doctor as these can be signs of infection.  And remember to keep the area clean and dry.\n\nJust a side note:  A trip to the infirmary for a dressing change might be costly.  It may make sense economically to buy some gauze and adhesive tape (or large knee bandages -- depending on the size of the wound) and some triple antibiotic ointment.  That way, you can change the dressing multiple times as it becomes wet or loosens.  (Ask your doctor if this type of wound can be cared for at home and what type of dressing and ointments to apply.)\n\nAnd remember to eat well and get plenty of rest.  A healthy body will very likely heal faster than a neglected one.\n\nHappy healing.
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you can put ice on it... it sometimes numbs it so it dosn't hurt that bad, but if you want the pain to go away: take an asprin, or a ib profen, this will reduce the swelling, and pain. put a gentle moisturiser in the fridge 4 about 15 miniuts, then apply over the burnt area to help reduce peeling, and prevent skin from getting dry & itchy.\nre aply the lotion- every 15 minits for about 2 hours. that should help A LOT! sleep on an extra pillow so that fluids will drain better, and it won't look as swollen. don't eat salty foods: salt causes u to retain water, which makes ur skin look more puffy, and inflamed. this ALWAYS WORKS! i tried it, i got it from a website a while back, and it ALWAYS WORKS  4 me, so i hope it works 4 u just as well! \n:-)good luck=)
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the terric (spelled wrong I think) acid in teabags work well. It dulls the pain and speeds healing and it's cheap. If you don't drink tea just put a bag in hot water untill it starts to change color then cool the bag and place it on the cold sore for about 3 minutes. Do this about 3 times a day and it will help. This works for cold sores in and out of the mouth I've also heard of Abreeva for cold sores but it's expensive.
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Boy our son had only 1 big one. We tried the freeze it over the counter stuff ... it too grew like tiny tentacles and so we headed to the dermatologist to freeze off twice before it stopped.\n\nHe told us the acid in the over the counter... probably irritated and started to get infected.  He said eventually the over the counter would work, just take alot longer but my son kept poking it so this was just quicker. He had to do the treatment twice cause he said it probably would come back.  Only charged for the inital visit so it was worth it.
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OMGOSH!!! I totally have the same problem! I tell people...family, boyfriend...about it and they don't get it. I went to the doctor the beginning of this year and they said it was nothing that could be found. I had an ultra-sound, still nothing. I'm not sure what a 'lipoma' is but it sounds scary. I've had these pains for over a year expecting them to go away. I'm planning to schedule a doctor's appointment this month sometime, but I moved to Ohio so hopefully that won't be a problem. \nThanks for the info!
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Use antibiotic ointment around the raw area before you go to bed, it will moisten it and help it heal faster, good luck, I hope you feel better :)
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Oh man. I know it's so hard. Look at these sites, they have a lot of good ideas. I've always tried to comb that area, I heard it breaks up the broken blood vessels. Hopefully you don't have to visit your family soon!
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orejel for pain it goes away on its own. its probaly a canker sore. they do have medicine for it
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See if using a smaller amount and thoroughly rubbing it in helps, and definately put it on at bed time. good luck
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heating pad and a wet towel has worked for me.  You can't get rid of all the pain but you can lessen it to a more liveable level.
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Well going to the doctor is the first thing you should do, and it sounds like you know that. I got herpes about 5 years ago, I didn't know until I had really painful sores, blisters almost all over my genital area. It hurt so bad to walk or even sit.\n\nWhen you go to the doctor they are going to give you a physical exam of your genital area and take a swab of the sores. I'm telling you right now it is EXTREMELY painful. I started bawling when my OBGYN did it to me. I don't want that to scare you even more though, because you definitely need to go to the doctor. They will give you a prescription and possibly some cream (I got both). Take your medicines like you are told and it should clear up within a few weeks.\n\nTaking long warm baths helped, and I know this sounds weird but my doctor told me to NEVER dry my genital area with a towel when I'm on a breakout. She told me to use the blow dryer on low and just blow it dry. Also wear some nice soft cotton underwear, that can help with the pain. Even ask your doctor for pain medicine (if they don't give it to you). My doctor gave my a prescription for vicodin.\n\nLuckily herpes isn't deadly, and the longer you have it usually the less breakouts you will get. I get one if that a year.\n\nI hope all this helped! Good luck! You'll be fine. :)
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Hi.  I know how bad this is so my thoughts go out to you.  I've had this condition many times and I've seen many doctors.  Almost all recommened to me, to sit in a shallow, hot tub of water and soak for a long time. Use water as hot as you can stand.  Use the creams or supps and you can ask the pharmacist for other options.
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My friend had this, and went for sergery for it.\n\nShe said it helped her alot, but the pain never completely goes away.\n\nI want to also point out that my friend does not do every thing the doctor tells her to do for a higher sucess rate, and she agrees that if she listened it would be better, but she is laxy and dont listen.\n\nyour sergery will go as you want it to, and depends if you listen or not. Also if your over weight you should try to lose it because weight makes your back worse with every day.
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MY son has this and it took forever to get rid of it.There is a prescription cream for it.No one else in the family caught it.