[Funnygrl]

This is 2 days after removing it. I'm thinking I might need to call the doctor tomorrow.

[notme]

I have had them look like that twice, funnygrl. They are painful and sore. The last one healed when I punctured it and added antibiotic (not recommended). Call your doc. You might try putting some antibiotic ointment on it tonight.

[Keezheekoni]

I'd check with your doctor on that one. I'd probably do what Nancy said and then go see the doctor if that didn't work, but I'm more of a do-it-yourselfer. I think you are smart enough to know what to do and be fine, but I do worry about you... Ask for some opinions at work maybe?

[Richard157]

I've had several sites that look like that in my 10 mos. of pumping. They have always healed but the worst ones have sometimes taken almost two weeks. I seem to have that problem mostly on my lower abdomen and legs. I use the MM 522 and Sure-T infusion sets. Good luck!

Richard

[notme]

The biggest problem with site that look like that is when they heal, you can feel scar tissue underneath for quite awhile. Yuck... Hope it is better today funnygrl.

[Mich]

Since I started pumping at the end of Jan, 2006, I've had two spots that were obviously not right the minute I removed the set. They both had a bump under the skin. Both were cellulitis and required (for me) Keflex. My doc gives me a prescription to keep on hand.

One of the cases I reported on here was caused by Eddie the cat chewing my tubing when he was a kitten. One was for no apparent reason.

I am pretty careful when I do insertions. I use a clean paper towel as a sterile field, wash my hands well and use alcohol wipes so I'm not obsessive, but careful.

I look at the old sites pretty closely now just to make sure they are all good before ignoring them.

Here's wishing you no bump and quick healing.

Mich

[Funnygrl]

Honestly, the picture doesn't do it justice for how bad it looks.

There's a good quarter sized raised area and about an inch of redness around it. I've had cellulitis before and it feels and looks like that. I've been using bacatracin, but I think I need keflex. I'm waiting for my doctor's office to call me back.

[Funnygrl]

Here's an updated, poor quality pic:

[Coppernob]

Ouch! Hope the doctor's office got back to you by now and you have a prescription. Feel better, Funnygirl

[Scrabblechick]

Ouch is right! Yeowie! Hope you get that resolved soon!

[Funnygrl]

They haven't called me back yet! I guess tomorrow. Receptionist said they were busy today.

[Jan B]

oh no . . . not fair . . . I sure hope it doesn't get any worse. I hope to goodness it isn't cellulitis. You poor girl. I've had really good luck I guess. I use IV3000 under and over, and haven't had even a tiny little bruise (unlike a few years ago).

[FatCatAnna]

Ouch Funnygrl! Hope you hear from your doc tomorrow - if not - go to a walk in clinic? I know here where I live - if my doctor is not available - I can go to the clinic (I live in Canada - not sure where you reside).

Not sure tho' about keeping it covered tho' with the bandage. Maybe letting air circulate over it might help - if you don't feel comfortable doing that during the day with clothing rubbing - at least leave it open to the air at night time.

[Funnygrl]

Yeah, I'm letting air get to it at night, but preventing clothes from rubbing during day.

[notme]

Ouch! Have you done antibiotic ointment? I hate those.