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What Is That Shot They Jab Your Boils/lymph Knots With? What’s The Purpose Of It?
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Last month I got stuck with a needle under my arm. The dermatologist told me to clamp down on a cotton cloth. Which left my arm feeling inflamed and hurting. The swollen nodes went down, but came right back. I’m not understanding! and he didn’t explain anything except what I already knew and the appointment lasted maybe 15 minutes. I knew I had HS last year when I realized on a few YouTubers vlog that I wasn’t the only one who suffered from this mess. When I was 12years old no one knew what it… read more

posted September 14, 2021
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A myHSteam Member

I used to get those shots too they would make it calm down but never go away. I haven’t had it done in a long time cause my insurance sucks so I can’t remember the name but it’s a steroid to act as antibiotics to fight infection therefore making the swelling go down. I don’t think they are worth it if you have to pay

posted September 27, 2021
A myHSteam Member

Diane, when I went to the pharmacy and got the cream …Ohhh my goodness…$81.00!!! and the bottle is very small 💀. Next time, I’ll buy from Etsy for less.

posted October 30, 2021

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