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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Incision Site

I had a spinal cord stimulator removed in December of 2011 with incisions made on both cheeks and mid back to remove the battery and cables. In March of 2012 I had the first bout of welts form on all the incision sites. Then again in June and now in August, once around the 10th of the month and right now. Unfortunately, I also experienced a low grade fever and aches in all of my joints. My doctor treated me sight unseen with an antibiotic and said if it came back he wanted to see the site. Well, the welts are back and he is out of town and this time I again feel sick and last night the palms of my hands and bottom of my feet were on fire. I already take a daily pill for allergies per doctors orders. What do I do now? The sites are very painful, red and angry.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to infection at incision site. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require discharge culture, complete hemogram after surgeon consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Maintain proper hygiene. Continue daily dressing.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Incision Site

Hello, It may be due to infection at incision site. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require discharge culture, complete hemogram after surgeon consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Maintain proper hygiene. Continue daily dressing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician