Underarm Boil, HELP!!!!!

I had a sebacious cyst under my arm that got infected one summer. Boy, did it hurt! I was living overseas and had a 2 hour trek to the doctor (in a hospital). He gave me antibiotics that made no difference and the pain got worse. I went back after 4 days and he drained it. I had a local anaesthetic and when he put the scalpel in, he said, "OH! It is very big." I had told him that but he clearly hadn't believed me. It was the size of a golf ball.

He drained it and put a silver dressing inside to prevent infection. I had to go back a week later to have it taken out.

We used to think that boils were a sign that you were run down. However I think you need some antibiotics and should phone your surgery and ask for advice. The sooner the better.

You need antibiotics asap.

Well luckily I already had a prescription of Clindamycin (which is the same thing the doctor prescribed be for the last boil) so I have started taking that!

If it's getting bigger and hurting more then you need to phone your GP. I had one the grew inward but stayed relatively small on the surface. I left it for ages because I didn't think it could be anything bad because it was so small and ended up having it lanced and drained, dressed every two days by the practice nurse and taking horse tablet sized anti biotics. Play safe and get some medical advice.

After posting this, I went to shower and before getting in checked on the boil, and noticed it had multiple heads on it. Finally!!! Went about my business, to the grocery store, etc. While driving back home, I felt just a slight hint of wet under my arm.

Yup, it started draining.??‍♀️ Perfect timing! Luckily I had some antibacterial wipes in my car door, stuffed a few under my arm real quick and hauled ass home. Came straight in, shirt off.. was barely draining. I cleaned it, put just the slightest bit of pressure on it and it started flowing wonderfully!

It is now (already!!) shrink down so much it’s almost flush with my skin, again. No more pain, no more pressure or stinging. Can already put my arm down at my side again. Hallelujah!!!!

That's good news.