Dianne,

If the pressure turns into "pain", you should tell your docs to put you on antibiotics. Tissue damage caused by infections will delay the healing process. Antibiotics are the ONLY thing that help my husband with his chronic flare ups. He has had six since since his surgery in May 2008. Pain meds don't even help him once the swelling starts. Each time it starts, we know it is another abscess forming. Also, take your temperature. Chris's doc (or nurse) will always ask that question when we call in for more antibiotics, and yes... Chris has been thru so much that we now call our doctors and tell them what he needs.