mostly-clean bill of health

[falcongrrl]

Okay, I went to the doctor's office and at the time my area was very goopy (since I had just showered.) So she took some of the goop and I think will send it off to be checked. In the meantime, she gave me a prescription for antibiotic cream. She thinks that I got a bacterial infection, or maybe caused one by scratching it. So I'm to use that until Monday. If I still have issues on Monday, then I'm supposed to come back and they'll refer me to a dermatologist.

I feel better. Based on my most recent research and the appearance of the sore, infection seems likely. After that's cleared up, we can go from there with the mole.

Also, I have an appointment already on Monday to do lab work to check my thyroid, due to the fatigue and heavy periods. She thinks it's probably age-related and that being on the Pill will help.

Now it's off to get the car and then I'm really hoping I can grab a couple of hours of sleep before Dave goes into work, since I was up most of the night.

eta: I think I still need to see a dermatologist. But it makes sense to get the goopy stuff cleared up and then evaluate the mole.

Comments

[beautyofgrey.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you saw a doctor and have some relief. I have a spot on my leg that I really need to see a dermatologist about, but I've been avoiding it because I know it needs to be removed and I'm not excited about that. And I'm afraid they'll go searching for more, and I don't really want to have to deal with it at this time. Although I know waiting is bad, too.

[ladyperegrine.livejournal.com]

That's just how Dave deals with health issues! :-D Generally, I'd rather get it taken care of because worrying about it will freak me out more than knowing something for sure.