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Mystery condition

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icanhandthemback Mon 05-Dec-22 21:43:23

Sorry to hear of your problems, GagaJo and Luckygirl3.. I don't know the answer but didn't want to read and run. I hope they get it sorted out soon.

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GagaJo Mon 05-Dec-22 21:36:14

Shingles turn to blisters though don't they? And then scabs? I don't have that.

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Patsy70 Mon 05-Dec-22 21:33:51

So sorry to hear this, GagaJo, it sounds so,painful. It could be a bad case of shingles, and hopefully you’ll get a diagnosis very soon.

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Luckygirl3 Mon 05-Dec-22 21:33:37

I am sorry I have no idea. But I have just collected some oral antibiotics from the surgery as I have a swollen hot red cheek. The nurse practitioner prescribed these after me sending her a photo!

I first of all thought it was was the eye drops I have been putting in both eyes after cataract surgery (some drops trickle down the cheek) but it was only on one side and the drops were in both eyes, so that did not make sense.

She obviously thinks it is cellulitis. I'm bunging down the anti B's and await the squits and the thrush.

It is clearly not nearly as bad as your problem OP, but I guess I am glad they are dealing with it to prevent it getting any worse.

I am sorry you are having these horrible problems - you must be thoroughly fed up. I hope it all clears soon.

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Mollygo Mon 05-Dec-22 21:30:01

No ideas, but I hope you feel better soon. It’s great that you’re getting treatment, but not so good if it isn’t helping.
Incidentally, last time I had an appointment at the Maxillofacial clinic, they asked if I had any toenail infections.

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GagaJo Mon 05-Dec-22 21:25:34

Seen 2 GPs, 2 A&E doctors, 2 maxillofacial doctors.

It started 2 weeks ago with an inflammed area on my face. Became infected and had to be drained. Given antibiotics and an antibacterial ointment.

Next developed a range of lumps on my face (they look a bit like hives). No heads. Nothing inside to drain.

Have something in my ear. Possibly a boil, or maybe one of the lumps.

Also 2 lumps on my bottom lip and one inside my mouth.

Even the max fax doctors don't know what's wrong. They've said:
Boil
Ulcers (mouth)
Shingles (I've got tingling, itching, nerve pain).

I'm fed up with it. I've got a big scar from the infection draining. Ear ache. A sore mouth.

Anyone got any ideas?

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