I woke up on Friday with a quarter sized blister on my right breast seam. I had reduction surgery about 8 years ago and the scars are really bad on that side. They itch all the time. I found the blister by absent-mindedly scratching my side as I looked for clothes to wear. A gush of clear liquid and a trip to a mirror sounded me the remains of a really large blister. Why it was there I have no idea. I had my husband take a look to see if he could see a cause - nope. Then slapped a large band aide on it. I did not wear a bra all day not wanting it to be rubbed at but other than that I ignored it.
Saturday I took a odd shower - the cold water is out in my bathroom so the water was too hot to stand under. So it was quick and I did not get very wet! I changed the band aide and found an old soft bra to wear to the baby shower. I have a cold so I did not think much of not feeling great. We had a lovely time at the shower, the kids play lego with cousins they rarely see. I patched some pants for Mouse and turned a pair that were too small into a skirt for Butterfly. I was tired and went to bed early.
Sunday I had to read at mass or I would have skipped church, no real complaint just stuffy and tired. After church I did some knitting while watching tv under a blanket which quickly turned into a semi-nap with a tired Butterfly. I really started to feel awful and hurt on my right side. I went to go change and take a look. Red lines running from the edge up over my breast, my bra was soaked, the blister site was raw and red but kind of black in the center. I cleaned it up and put on a new band aide. Beaver has an appointment at the family doctor today. I am going to have the doctor take a look. I still have no clue what caused this.
I am hoping to get the house picked up a bit and run errands. Next week classes start and I really won't have much time.
Without sounding alarmist - and stating the obvious - please get this looked at as soon as possible! I cannot emphasise that enough! Good luck and keep us informed!
ReplyDeleteOh Julia! This doesn't sound like a blister, it sounds like a bite. Please let us know how you are doing. This worries me a lot.
ReplyDeleteCarpedyeum & Emily,
ReplyDeleteI saw the doctor. He was upset, but we can't think of a cause. He said the infection is cellulitus (which seems to mean infection on or in the skin) and wants me on antibiotics for a week, with more drastic action if there is not improvement. Unfortunately his nurse was training a new person and forgot to call in the prescription. By the time I got to the pharmacy the doctor's office was closed and they don't open until noon tomorrow, so I have to wait. It is obviously worse from this afternoon, so I am not happy about that. He sees Mouse and Butterfly on Monday for their checkups so he will see me regardless.
Thank you for letting us know the progress! I have been thinking about you today. Hope the anti-biotics do the trick!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness! I hope it clears up easily for you.
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