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Took antibiotics for a week, cyst is now dry and most of the redness has gone, not painful anymore, just annoyingly itchy.
Doc had advised to take antibiotics for 1 week only, unless cyst still weeping or sore, as sometimes antibiotics do harm as they kill off good bacteria as well as bad (her words).
Anyway, I had a diabetic check-up yesterday and asked the nurse if she'd take a look and advise about a 2nd week of antibiotics. She said she didn't like the feel of the cyst, could feel a lump, and advised I should see doc again for further advice.
Couldn't see a doc for a week (fully booked) so I asked for a ring-back. Different doctor advised, over the phone, to take antibiotics for a further 4 days "just to be sure, it'll do no harm". Didn't look at cyst, said he didn't think there was any need as the first doc had already seen it.
Any thoughts about taking the extra antibiotics please? If I didn't take them, would the cyst clear up anyway, given that it's much better than it was?
Thanks in advance for any replies.