Quote Originally Posted by cathleen
Well, I just got back from the doc's office.

She noted that there was quite a bit of irritation and thinks folliculitis, and prescribed an oral antibiotic (Keflex) for 7 days to clear that up.

She also decided to run a herpes swab, just to be safe, she said. (I supposed it's possible, but really unlikely. Nonetheless, just that word freaks me out!)

I suppose that lumps and bumps down there for us ladies could be ALL kinds of weird and wacky things, so I guess I can't expect a primary care doc to be a specialist in "saddle sores".

Guess I'll take my anitbiotics and wait & see.

I hate the fact that I tend to worry and freak about pretty much everything.
I bet it's something very minor that will be cleared up with the medication she prescribed.

Did she tell you not to shave that area? And did she say if riding was a good idea or not?