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I have a carbuncle on my right buttock and its so painful i can't sit and can hardly walk. i'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but any suggestions for pain?
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See doctor: It may need to be drained. If getting worse you may need a different antibiotic.
Answered 3/19/2014
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