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Er this morning, fever, very weak, dr.drained sebaceous cyst & packed it. now taking clindamycin &cefdinir both300mg 2x day. should i use ice or heat packs or both? when is it safe to shower? er docs very busy tonite.hope for no allergic reactions?

Q: er this morning, fever, very weak, dr.drained sebaceous cyst & packed it. now taking clindamycin &cefdinir both300mg 2x day. should i use ice or heat packs or both? when is it safe to shower? er docs very busy tonite.hope for no allergic reactions?

: Ice not recommended for infections as it impedes necessary blood flow. If your drain is doing it's job you shouldn't have to apply heat to bring the infection to a head. You would have to put protective plastic over the infection site in order to shower. Will your physician or a surgeon provide follow-up advice and care?

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Ice not recommended for infections as it impedes necessary blood flow. If your drain is doing it's job you shouldn't have to apply heat to bring the infection to a head. You would have to put protective plastic over the infection site in order to shower. Will your physician or a surgeon provide follow-up advice and care?

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Er this morning, fever, very weak, dr.drained sebaceous cyst & packed it. now taking clindamycin &cefdinir both300mg 2x day. should i use ice or heat packs or both? when is it safe to shower? er docs very busy tonite.hope for no allergic reactions?

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