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I Have A Pilonidal Cyst That Started About 8 Days

I have a pilonidal cyst that started about 8 days ago and have been treating myself at home. I am applying castor oil, sitting on a heating pad, Epsom salt baths daily, and applying a paste of baking soda and white vinegar once per day. It ruptured on Thursday and has continued to drain since then. I have had a fever since the onset with chills and sweats, but I didn't take my temperature until yesterday and it was100.1. I am taking alleve and have continued taking my temperature every 2 hours since then. Before bed last night it had gone down to 99.6 but this morning it was 100.3. An hour ago it was 100.6 so I put a lukewarm washcloth on my fore head and stomach for 30 minutes and now it is100.3. Should I be concerned or go to a doctor?
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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