Pilonidal Support Forums Forum

33F and live in the uk. I’m feeling so down about this disease. It started when I was 19 with a massive PS which was drained. Since then I have had a surgery at 21 and it stayed away for 12 years and now it’s back. I just don’t want to go through multiple surgeries as I am an anxious person so it terrifies me. I asked my doctor if I can do the laser but apparently I would be under general anaesthetic for that too so thought what would be the point other than quicker healing. I guess I’m... Read more

33F and live in the uk. I’m feeling so down about this disease. It started when I was 19 with a massive PS which was drained. Since then I have had a surgery at 21 and it stayed away for 12 years and now it’s back. I just don’t want to go through multiple surgeries as I am an anxious person so it terrifies me. I asked my doctor if I can do the laser but apparently I would be under general anaesthetic for that too so thought what would be the point other than quicker healing. I guess I’m... Read more

I had open wound surgery about 8 weeks ago, but have queries on the healing process. I live in the UK, but my problem isn't region specific, but basically, as of last week, my nurse said I no longer have to wear a dressing, as the wound has healed, I just need to keep it clean and dry, but as of today I have noticed a delve a bit further down in the scarring that is leaking a very small amount of liquid, but I am unsure whether this is just a yet to close part of the wound or a recurring... Read more

I had open wound surgery about 8 weeks ago, but have queries on the healing process. I live in the UK, but my problem isn't region specific, but basically, as of last week, my nurse said I no longer have to wear a dressing, as the wound has healed, I just need to keep it clean and dry, but as of today I have noticed a delve a bit further down in the scarring that is leaking a very small amount of liquid, but I am unsure whether this is just a yet to close part of the wound or a recurring... Read more

I had an Open Pilonidal Cyst removed in 1974. I developed an opening last year and after testing, went through Wound Care. Opening was about a 3/4” round hole about 1/4” deep. Healed fine after 4 months. The hole has returned but larger and deeper. No infection before and there appears to be no infection this time either. I am not experiencing pain except when I sit actually where the open wound is. I have NO idea who to go see about this. I went to my GP about this last year, but he acted... Read more

I had an Open Pilonidal Cyst removed in 1974. I developed an opening last year and after testing, went through Wound Care. Opening was about a 3/4” round hole about 1/4” deep. Healed fine after 4 months. The hole has returned but larger and deeper. No infection before and there appears to be no infection this time either. I am not experiencing pain except when I sit actually where the open wound is. I have NO idea who to go see about this. I went to my GP about this last year, but he acted... Read more

My teenaged daughter has suffered from a recurring pilonidal cyst in her tailbone, likely caused from a tailbone fracture as she is a figure skater. Today we are at the Huntsville District Hospital in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario, Canada to receive the GIPS procedure from Dr. Hector Roldan, as he's the only surgeon in Ontario that does this minimally invasive procedure. We met with surgeons in Toronto and Vaughan who were only able to offer the very invasive incision and drainage removal... Read more

My teenaged daughter has suffered from a recurring pilonidal cyst in her tailbone, likely caused from a tailbone fracture as she is a figure skater. Today we are at the Huntsville District Hospital in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario, Canada to receive the GIPS procedure from Dr. Hector Roldan, as he's the only surgeon in Ontario that does this minimally invasive procedure. We met with surgeons in Toronto and Vaughan who were only able to offer the very invasive incision and drainage removal... Read more

A quick background Active 25M, low body weight While living abroad last year, I made the unfortunate discovery of pilondial disease. I was working 12-hour days in an office chair. I was in an asian country, where it isn't common, and had difficulties getting it treated (I&D). The doctors there concluded I needed surgery, but I should wait till i got back to Canada, as they would be more experienced. Now, back in Winnipeg, I'm having trouble getting a non-open wound treatment (or... Read more

A quick background Active 25M, low body weight While living abroad last year, I made the unfortunate discovery of pilondial disease. I was working 12-hour days in an office chair. I was in an asian country, where it isn't common, and had difficulties getting it treated (I&D). The doctors there concluded I needed surgery, but I should wait till i got back to Canada, as they would be more experienced. Now, back in Winnipeg, I'm having trouble getting a non-open wound treatment (or... Read more

35m fit and athletic, but about to undergo my first pilonidal surgery. The cyst originally appeared about a week ago and started to leak/drain a bit a few days later. I’ve been self medicating (Aleve and Epsom salt baths) for the past 5 days and taking amoxicillin as prescribed by urgent care 2 days ago in advance of my surgery tomorrow. I’ve been reading various post-surgery guides and many say to wait 24 hours before driving a car, but has anyone been given any guidance on flying in an... Read more

35m fit and athletic, but about to undergo my first pilonidal surgery. The cyst originally appeared about a week ago and started to leak/drain a bit a few days later. I’ve been self medicating (Aleve and Epsom salt baths) for the past 5 days and taking amoxicillin as prescribed by urgent care 2 days ago in advance of my surgery tomorrow. I’ve been reading various post-surgery guides and many say to wait 24 hours before driving a car, but has anyone been given any guidance on flying in an... Read more