Ended up in hospital last week, which was fun.
I had a sebaceous cyst/limpoma/abscess (I lost track of what it was as it seemed to change all the time) in my back for a few years and put myself on the waiting list last year (great timing, considering we're in a pandemic and all). All was fine until a couple of weeks ago when the surrounding area started to turn red and hot, while I started to cough, lose my appetite a bit and generally feel a bit crap.
Went to the GP on the 7th and I was given antibiotics by the nurse, which did fuck all. A week later on the 14th, I saw a doctor and he wanted me to have it removed immediately due to the potential of the infection turning septic. As a result, I had a lovely trip to A&E, followed by blood tests, general anaesthetic to get it removed and about 10 or so 100ml antibiotic IV drips in the time I was there. I also hate needles and the like, which made it even more fun. I got discharged on the 18th and now feel much better, though have a nice wound on my back (picture available if anyone wants to see it).