Help returning to class

mike2084 · 03-01-2009 12:06AM #1

Hi all,

I put this up in the Men's Health forum but I thought I might put it up in here and see if anyone has come across this problem.

About 5 years ago I first developed an Pilonidal Sinus which has devloped three absesses since. Each event has been successfully controlled by antibiotics and has not required surgery. I have got three pinholes in the cleft between my buttocks. Whlist painful when the absess comes up but most other times causes no problems. I was attending ITF Taekwondo classes when I first devloped my problem. I stopped attending due to the problem because I would get very sweaty during the class. However my physical fitness has dropped and I would like to go to the class again. Would I be able to attend if I wash straight after and scrub the area with a phNeutral sopa free shower wash. Would this prevent any problems with participating in sport? It would take me about 10 mins to get from the class to home to wash. Your help is most appreciated.

Unpossible · 03-01-2009 02:22AM

Are these not questions you should be asking your doctor/nurse?

yomchi · 03-01-2009 03:15AM

It is really a question best answered by someone in the know, possibly a dermatologist.

tallaght01 · 03-01-2009 08:37AM

People with reccurent pilonidal sinuses generally can participate in sports.

Have you got a GP that you can have a chat to?

I'm not sure why TKD should make it particularly painful, if there's no active abscess. If there is an abscess present, or you're getting them recurrently, then there are option available (even including surgey to "clean out" the sinus once an for all).

But the problem is that no one here knows your medical history etc. You should have a chat to your doc.

Remember, the your chances of getting worse pilonidal problems get worse as you get overweight and potentially develop the problems associated with weight gain (eg diabetes) so it's well worth getting it sorted.

Good luck.

mike2084 · 04-01-2009 12:04AM

Thanks everybody for the advice, I know it's best to talk to a professional in this field but I'm just trying to get as many opinions as I can. Once again, many thanks.

Unpossible · 04-01-2009 12:25AM

Well best of luck, hopefully you will get the all-clear for returning to training

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