Abscess on my neck

Delitachan

Hi Ladies!
Anyone ever developed abscesses during pregnancy? I developed one last year in June (before I got pregnant) on my back and it was painful, but drained on its own. I was on antibiotics. This time, I developed one on my neck and it literally just popped up and later that evening, burst and is draining. I don't feel much pain, but I cannot recall if this is dangerous untreated or let it drain the infection out. Yes, I plan to call my doctor when the office opens, but I wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen.

dsmith211

Delitachan said:

Hi Ladies!
Anyone ever developed abscesses during pregnancy? I developed one last year in June (before I got pregnant) on my back and it was painful, but drained on its own. I was on antibiotics. This time, I developed one on my neck and it literally just popped up and later that evening, burst and is draining. I don't feel much pain, but I cannot recall if this is dangerous untreated or let it drain the infection out. Yes, I plan to call my doctor when the office opens, but I wanted to know if anyone else has had this happen.

I don't know that I would let it go untreated. At least not in pregnancy. Infection can be even more dangerous during this time so I would think it would be better to get on some antibiotics just in case.

kp90

Infection is a huge risk with any open wound. I would certainly not let it go untreated, especially when pregnant. Call your doctor once they open and they can probably give you a safe antibiotic to prevent infection until it heals.

AdorkablePixie

I'd definitely get on an antibiotic. I hate abscesses! I hope it heals quickly.

Delitachan

Ugh, the doc is not in but the nurse said that as long as it's draining and it doesn't hurt, no fever, then I'm going to be okay and so will baby.