Medication for inflammation

[beyondgrief 93]

I have a pilonidal cyst that's been present for almost 20 years that will randomly flare up or get hot and painful at the mark of some trauma or major sitting. As a result of my surgery it's all inflamed and painful -- it's swelled off my back. I've been taking tylenol to try and help but all it does it make it less painful. I know we can't take NSAIDS but are there any other anti-inflammatory meds I could ask my doctor permission to take to help? If I can get it less "angry" it will eventually subside. Thanks.

[Rebecca Friesen 80]

Maybe have it removed!!! I had it 30 years ago and was sooooo painful. I had surgery to remove it.

[beyondgrief 93]

That's not a realistic plan right this moment though I am a week and two days out from this surgery and have a 4 month old I need a "bandaid" per say

[Rebecca Friesen 80]

Oh I guess!!!!! I think some have take Advil but for very short times. GOODLUCK!!! The pain is terrible :-(

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@beyondgrief Look into Tumeric to see if it could help!

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[deerjay 24]

My doctor says that it's ok to take Advil liquigels and wash them down with warm liquids so they're not in your pouch for very long.