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A new (old) problem...

Back in 2015, I had a peri-anal cyst that generated probably from an ingrown hair (quite common).  While it was painful to take care of, at Mayo in Eau Claire, they offered to numb me up and pretty much perform surgery in the ER, rather than waiting for an OR to open up, and having to pay for all the OR fees.  All was cut out, drained, packed over and over for a while but eventually healed I thought.  Fast forward to October 2021.  I feel that terrible lump in my left butt cheek again with all the pain that came along with it before.  I knew exactly what it was.  I went into the local Dr.  And was referred to the surgeon because it had to be cut open, drained and whatnot.  So, this happened.  A big cyst was cut out, I was put on antibiotics and I followed up to make sure it closed up all the way and healing was good.   This has not happened.  It should have healed shut all the way a while ago, and it hasn't.  In fact it be...