TMI: tender lump inner thigh/panty area

jo=12 · December 2014

I have developed this tender lump on the inside of my thigh and it's really painful when I walk and sit. I'm 38 weeks and schedule for a c-section next week.From researching it sounds like I have a boil, but it has no white head. I'm confused what it is and how to treat the lump. Please

mrsyoddtost · December 2014

I get those sometimes from ingrown hairs...try putting a hot compress on it. I also have used prep H before and it takes the swelling down some. If it doesn't resolve itself soon or gets worse call your doc. Or if you develop a fever.

kellyfo14 · December 2014

Boils can take awhile to come to a head. There is a risk of MRSA so I would definitely talk to the doctor. There is this stuff called boilease which can help.

marvan5 · December 2014

Ouch! Sounds like a boil or deep pimple. Get a wash cloth as hot as you can with water and apply it. It might help it surface or help it dissipate. Otherwise you just get to wait it out. Sorry

Britt1406 · December 2014

As pp said, I would ask the doc. You should be at weekly apps now, so maybe move this week sooner.

BookitBoo · December 2014

For tonight: Hot compress, as hot as you can to hopefully bring it to a head

Edvent · December 2014

My husband is from the Dominican Republic and it sounds crazy but they put Vicks Vapor Rub on everything (especially stuff like that) and it works! I also agree with a hot compress and slap some vicks on it. And check with your OB is it continues to concern you!

soon2bejp · December 2014

Could also be a swollen lymph node. Check with your doc.

longcat07 · December 2014

hot, damp compress for now, but definitely check with your doc.

stephchris0321 · December 2014

Your lump could be numerous things. I would try a hot compress or bath. You will need to ask your doctor. He or she will be able to tell what it is and prescribe antibiotics or medicine (if necessary) to treat it.

caitlindenise · December 2014

I actually have one too. Mine got so bad I had to go to doc to get it drained and get put on antibiotics. If it's red and hurts pretty bad, get to the doc. I'm still having to do hot baths and compresses for it. But it feels a TON better now!

misslizzy82 · December 2014

Edvent said:

My husband is from the Dominican Republic and it sounds crazy but they put Vicks Vapor Rub on everything (especially stuff like that) and it works! I also agree with a hot compress and slap some vicks on it. And check with your OB is it continues to concern you!

I don't know if Vicks would be good near your vagina... I feel like that's asking for trouble.

4littlebears · December 2014

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soon2bejp · December 2014

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Awesome.

marvan5 · December 2014

I want to know if it came to a head! Did she pop it? Have you guys seen those horrid videos of boils/cysts being popped and it goes on and on.... Ick.

Maebb · December 2014

marvan5 said:
I want to know if it came to a head! Did she pop it? Have you guys seen those horrid videos of boils/cysts being popped and it goes on and on.... Ick.

OMG, I'm so tired of seeing videos on Facebook of people popping blackheads and stuff like that. So gross.

SSCmomma · December 2014

a warm compress with epsom salt should help bring it out. Could be an ingrown hair, boil, cyst or pimple. Use the compress and don't mess with it too much. If it doesn't improve or gets worse, check with your doc.

mshepherd20 · December 2014

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Wow, where does it show this?

Britt1406 · December 2014

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But it wasn't even posted on a Tuesday!

jo=12 · January 2015

Thank you for everyone's reply. I was in pain for two days couldn't walk and it hurt to sit. My doctor said it was a boil and had to drain it!!! Very very painful, but such a relief after. If anyone develops a odd lump anywhere in that area please let your OB know ASAP. Hot bath and warm washcloth helped me a little. Thanks again.

jo=12 · January 2015

Oh and no my boil never came to a head! That's why I didn't know what it was just a quarter size lump! I even had my fiancé look at it! He thought it was a spider bit.

BookitBoo · January 2015

Glad your doctor was able to help you out

marvan5 · January 2015

Glad you got that drained! Ouch! I don't know if I could stand that... I'd probably prefer to hobble around in pain. TMI: I would get those horrid large zits on my back or butt and my mom would hunt me down begging to pop them. I rarely let her. I would rather suffer! @Maebb I have not seen those videos go around... my DH loved the old fazed.net and a few of those cyst popping videos were going a round a few years back, then Tosh.0 picked it up. How we always managed to watch that show while eating dinner is beyond me. So gross.

4littlebears · January 2015

mshepherd20 said:

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Click on the poster's profile, then on "discussions" on the left. It will say if there are any "new" comments since they were last on to check it.

To the OP: I'm glad you got it taken care of! It sounds like it was painful! And sorry, but there are a lot of "drive by" posters who post and never come back to even check. I'm glad you updated us!

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