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16 Years after surgery for Pilonidal Cysts

I just wanted to share my personal experience and one tip that I have for everyone that suffers from this blasted pilonidal cyst problem.

After taking a cross country drive and stopping in Arizona 16 years ago (I was 23 at the time) I had an aching in my lower back. I remember calling my father (who had suffered through many hemroid surgeries) and describing my pain. I guess I thought it was hemroids. He said it did not sound like the same thing.
After returning to LA where I lived, I noticed some spotting on my underwear. I went to my favorite surgeon (who has just done a bilateral hernia repair on me 6 months earlier -- any connection??) and he promptly had me admitted for surgery. I asked no questions at the time and the surgery went fine. It took 3 weeks to granulate and heal. My roommates got a good laugh when the home care nurse would show up in the morning and evening to change the dressing. (I wasn't going to ask my roommates to help).
I occasionally get some soreness or irriation. I will try to take more baths during that time and one thing I have found that really helps is TUCKS pads. I can actually wipe the area with it and leave it there for 10 minutes or so. Luckily, I have not been back to a doctor for this problem and I hope to keep it that way.
One interesting footnote: I have a 10 month old boy and he was born with a midline sinus that we just had surgically removed today. I was surfing the web for information and followed this thread. Very supportive information. I wish everyone luck with this problem.

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