Okay, so here’s my story. About 5-6 years ago, while at summer camp, I noticed some blood/pus coming from what appeared to be my bum. I thought, from what I had assumed, that is was a hemmorhoid from hell, and proceeded to apply every antibiotic/antibacterial/antiickyness ointment on the planet (or at least that I could find in the house).
After no luck, I just left it. And left it. But I did my research, and found this site. I told NOBODY about it, and I was so unsure about what to do, because I figured this was some guy’s disease, and was mortified that I had it. After reading “A Word For The Girls”, I was a bit more at ease. Anyway, while on a hospital stay for a back injury, my doctor noticed my pilonidal disease (which had, over time, turned into five sinuses and three cysts) and immediately called up a general surgeon.
And, about two weeks ago I went for excision under general anesthesia, and was happily given some nice pain meds to take home. My surgeon closed the wound with stitches, and so far so good! My only regret is not telling my doctor sooner. Having this gone is a blessing.