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Pilonidal cyst/Hidradenitis Suppurativa
For the last 15 years I have suffered from Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have had HS abscess's under the armpits, under the breast, in the groin area, and upper buttocks. Although my Hidradenitis has been less frequently in its serverity, about 2 years ago I have one lanced by my primary care doctor on the upper buttocks (just shy of the crack) and although it was drained it came back quickly and has never went away permanently. My doctor recently referred me to a general surgeon. I had my appt last week and he thinks it is a pilonidal cyst. I have doubts about surgery because no one seems to agree on what it is (primary care vs. general surgeons opinions), also its expense (high out of pocket for me)and may put me out of work for an unkonwn period of time (have heard 2 weeks, have heard 2+months). I am new to natural rememdies but would like to try something else. If anyone has some advice as to what I should (or could) take to help with this, that would be so wonderful because I need a miracle!Here's a little bite more about me:
-26 yr/old female
-have diabetes (on metformin)
-the abscess is hard and feels about the size of a quarter; it is regularly inflammed
-drainage occurs almost daily (mostly blood from two openings sometimes alot sometimes not)
- because of the location, it is sometimes painful to sit for long periods of time
-the skin around the abscess is much darker than my regular skin tone (I am caramel colored, the affected area is nearly black)
- i wash the asbcess regularly with antibacterial soap and hydrogen peroxide to keep it clean (i work in a hospital, so lots of germs)
- i work out twice a week, have average lifestyle
Thanks!
lillybag on 2011-09-14
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Hi there,
The following additional information is required to help you. Therefore, please do the best you can in providing a detailed and accurate data.
1. ID
2. Age
3. Sex
4. Single/Married
5. weight
6. Height .
7. country
8. climate
9. List of your complaints
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
13. Thirst
14. Tongue and Taste
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
16. What exactly is happening?
17. How do you feel?
18. How does this affect you?
19. How does it feel like?
20. What comes to your mind?
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
22. How did that feel like?
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
26. Family Background
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
34. Location of the disease
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
Regards
Nawaz
The following additional information is required to help you. Therefore, please do the best you can in providing a detailed and accurate data.
1. ID
2. Age
3. Sex
4. Single/Married
5. weight
6. Height .
7. country
8. climate
9. List of your complaints
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
13. Thirst
14. Tongue and Taste
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
16. What exactly is happening?
17. How do you feel?
18. How does this affect you?
19. How does it feel like?
20. What comes to your mind?
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
22. How did that feel like?
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
26. Family Background
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
34. Location of the disease
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Thank you for answering my call for help Nawaz. Here is the info you requested:
1. ID
my user id is lillybag
2. Age
26
3. Sex
Female
4. Single/Married
Single
5. weight
212 ( I have lost 30 pounds since the beginning of the year)
6. Height .
5'8
7. country
USA
8. climate
Mostly cool (Mountain West States)- very warm summers.
9. List of your complaints
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Abscess/Pilonidal Cyst (unsure which one on upper buttocks near crack)
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
The Abscess on my upper buttocks has been there for about 2 years and has gotten worse from when it first came.
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
I am a diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
Sweets
13. Thirst
I am oftentimes thristy. I only drink water and lemonade light
14. Tongue and Taste
I'm unsure what the question is asking. My taste is normal, no problems with my tongue
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
120/80
16. What exactly is happening?
Blood Drainage, pressure pain, damaged skin, cyst under skin about the size of a quarter
17. How do you feel?
Other than pain associated with the cyst, I feel fine. No fever, aches, etc.
18. How does this affect you?
The cyst affects my confidence with my boyfriend. I am honestly ashamed on having it, especially on my butt.
19. How does it feel like?
It feels hard.
20. What comes to your mind?
Not sure what this question is about but I want help. That's the only thing I'm concerned about.
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
Regarding my Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Pilonidal Cyst- warm weather seems to make it worse. However, when I take hot showers, it helps lessen the pain and kinda shrink it.
22. How did that feel like?
Warm weather- not good. Hot water- very good!
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
In the warm weather, I felt a throbbing feeling in the area. In a hot shower I feel relief.
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
I talk with my hands. I always move my hands.
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
I have tried castor oil, zinc oxide (non-tradition stuff)- both helped further drain the cyst but did not get rid of it. I have used antiboitics (did nothing for the cyst), I am on birth control daily (oral contraceptive- have been since 16 because I used to have bad periods that would last for 2 weeks instead of one), I am on metformin daily (for my diabetes). I do take womens multivitamins daily too.
26. Family Background
Both of my parents had hidradenitis suppurativa while they were teenagers however it stopped for them in their early twenties. I am 26 and it has not stopped for me. None of my parents or my brother have had a pilonidal cyst. No one else I am related to has had something like this on their butt.
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
I have a Bachelor's degree and I am currently a graduate student.
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
I am a benefit coordinator for a local hospital. I am non-clinical. I assist in discharge planning. Although I am non-clinical, I am oftentimes in patient rooms while they are hospitalized. I am exposed to precationary rooms as well.
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
I enjoy breads, meat (shrimp, red meat, chicken, pork), I love potatoes, corn, green beans, pasta. I don't like many vegetables.
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
I'm not sure. I do notice that sometimes it will grow in size within minutes and sometimes it shrinks. However, it is usually a constant size of a quater. I do not notice what triggers it. I'm unsure.
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
I am a goal oriented person. I enjoy being social. I do have a temper but I try to control it with rational thought. I am spirtual and true to my faith. I try very hard to be conscience of my actions in everything I do. I am kind and a considerate person. I am usually in a hurry (between working full time and going to graduate school, and working out, and family obligations, and my medical issues). I have been with my boyfriend for the last 7 years. I love him and he loves me :) We are not married because we both want to be better off financially before we do that (finish school - we are both in school). I have a cat, I've had her for 11 years. I am an animal lover true to the core.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
Hot weather increases pain, size associated with cyst. Cooler weather helps decease sensitivity. Hot showers help allievate pain.
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
I tried to attack a picture of it but the file was too large. If you provide me an email address, I will send it to you.
34. Location of the disease
It is located on my butt.
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
Lower body- left upper buttocks near the crease.
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
The cloor is usually bright red. Sometimes yellowish.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
My period is approx. during the last week of the month. It is regular and I haven't had any issues with that. No pain other than the normal cramps.
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
I am not pregnant.
PLEASE HELP!
1. ID
my user id is lillybag
2. Age
26
3. Sex
Female
4. Single/Married
Single
5. weight
212 ( I have lost 30 pounds since the beginning of the year)
6. Height .
5'8
7. country
USA
8. climate
Mostly cool (Mountain West States)- very warm summers.
9. List of your complaints
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Abscess/Pilonidal Cyst (unsure which one on upper buttocks near crack)
10. Since how long are you suffering from each complaint
The Abscess on my upper buttocks has been there for about 2 years and has gotten worse from when it first came.
11. Diabetic or non-Diabetic
I am a diabetic
12. Desire sweets/sour/salt
Sweets
13. Thirst
I am oftentimes thristy. I only drink water and lemonade light
14. Tongue and Taste
I'm unsure what the question is asking. My taste is normal, no problems with my tongue
15. Current BP (without medicine and with medicine)
120/80
16. What exactly is happening?
Blood Drainage, pressure pain, damaged skin, cyst under skin about the size of a quarter
17. How do you feel?
Other than pain associated with the cyst, I feel fine. No fever, aches, etc.
18. How does this affect you?
The cyst affects my confidence with my boyfriend. I am honestly ashamed on having it, especially on my butt.
19. How does it feel like?
It feels hard.
20. What comes to your mind?
Not sure what this question is about but I want help. That's the only thing I'm concerned about.
21. One situation that had a
big effect on you?
Regarding my Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Pilonidal Cyst- warm weather seems to make it worse. However, when I take hot showers, it helps lessen the pain and kinda shrink it.
22. How did that feel like?
Warm weather- not good. Hot water- very good!
23. What sensation do you experience in that situation?
In the warm weather, I felt a throbbing feeling in the area. In a hot shower I feel relief.
24. What are you showing by that gesture of your hand (Habits or Actions)?
I talk with my hands. I always move my hands.
25. Current and previous remedies/medicines you are taking or took in the past?
I have tried castor oil, zinc oxide (non-tradition stuff)- both helped further drain the cyst but did not get rid of it. I have used antiboitics (did nothing for the cyst), I am on birth control daily (oral contraceptive- have been since 16 because I used to have bad periods that would last for 2 weeks instead of one), I am on metformin daily (for my diabetes). I do take womens multivitamins daily too.
26. Family Background
Both of my parents had hidradenitis suppurativa while they were teenagers however it stopped for them in their early twenties. I am 26 and it has not stopped for me. None of my parents or my brother have had a pilonidal cyst. No one else I am related to has had something like this on their butt.
27. Educational Qualifications of the patient
I have a Bachelor's degree and I am currently a graduate student.
28. Nature of work, what do you do for living?
I am a benefit coordinator for a local hospital. I am non-clinical. I assist in discharge planning. Although I am non-clinical, I am oftentimes in patient rooms while they are hospitalized. I am exposed to precationary rooms as well.
29. Desires, likes and dislikes for food
I enjoy breads, meat (shrimp, red meat, chicken, pork), I love potatoes, corn, green beans, pasta. I don't like many vegetables.
30. Name of foods which increase your problem
I'm not sure. I do notice that sometimes it will grow in size within minutes and sometimes it shrinks. However, it is usually a constant size of a quater. I do not notice what triggers it. I'm unsure.
31. Mind-behavior, anger, irritability, hurry, impatient and so on.. How are you different from other persons, public speaking or not , you can describe all of the details about your behavior, love and affections.
I am a goal oriented person. I enjoy being social. I do have a temper but I try to control it with rational thought. I am spirtual and true to my faith. I try very hard to be conscience of my actions in everything I do. I am kind and a considerate person. I am usually in a hurry (between working full time and going to graduate school, and working out, and family obligations, and my medical issues). I have been with my boyfriend for the last 7 years. I love him and he loves me :) We are not married because we both want to be better off financially before we do that (finish school - we are both in school). I have a cat, I've had her for 11 years. I am an animal lover true to the core.
32. Aggravation (increases-time, season,)& Amelioration (Decreases)
Hot weather increases pain, size associated with cyst. Cooler weather helps decease sensitivity. Hot showers help allievate pain.
33. Attached here your photographs of the affected area. (if required/optional)
I tried to attack a picture of it but the file was too large. If you provide me an email address, I will send it to you.
34. Location of the disease
It is located on my butt.
35. Side of the problem (Right or Left), (Upper or Lower part of body)
Lower body- left upper buttocks near the crease.
36. Color of the secretions/discharges e.g urine, stool, sputum, Saliva etc.
The cloor is usually bright red. Sometimes yellowish.
For Females Only
37. When is the period during the month approx date? Any monthly cycle issues? Regular, early, late, before problems, after problems, pain, any other discharges?
My period is approx. during the last week of the month. It is regular and I haven't had any issues with that. No pain other than the normal cramps.
38. Are you pregnant? If yes, please give pregnancy start date? Any current issues?
I am not pregnant.
PLEASE HELP!
lillybag last decade
Hi, Again, thanks for the pics. What is the color of pus, if any?
Please tell me more about the pain, bleeding, itching and burning, if any?
Please go ahead and purchase Myristica 6C, Berberis Vulgaris Q, Sulphur 200C, |*@2@*Hypericum 200C and Merc Sol. 200C asap.
Surgery must not be an option as it will lead to more problems.
By God willing, you will be healthy soon.
Many prayers for your speedy recovery.
Regards
Nawaz
[message edited by nawazkhan on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:09:27 BST]
Please tell me more about the pain, bleeding, itching and burning, if any?
Please go ahead and purchase Myristica 6C, Berberis Vulgaris Q, Sulphur 200C, |*@2@*Hypericum 200C and Merc Sol. 200C asap.
Surgery must not be an option as it will lead to more problems.
By God willing, you will be healthy soon.
Many prayers for your speedy recovery.
Regards
Nawaz
[message edited by nawazkhan on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:09:27 BST]
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi Nawaz,
There is not much pus, instead, there is more bleeding. The color of the blood is bright red. When there is pus, it is just a cloodier color of red but the red from the blood is visible most often.
The pain associated with the abscess is mostly mild but occurs often when I am laying down or sitting. The other day I was running and I had slight pain just from that.
You are right, it itches all the time. I try not to touch it because I don't want to contribute to the problem.
It doesn't burn unless I give in to my own temptations and start stratching it.
Thank you for the advice. I will get the stuff you mentioned but when I have it, what do I do with it? How do I use these products?
Crystal
There is not much pus, instead, there is more bleeding. The color of the blood is bright red. When there is pus, it is just a cloodier color of red but the red from the blood is visible most often.
The pain associated with the abscess is mostly mild but occurs often when I am laying down or sitting. The other day I was running and I had slight pain just from that.
You are right, it itches all the time. I try not to touch it because I don't want to contribute to the problem.
It doesn't burn unless I give in to my own temptations and start stratching it.
Thank you for the advice. I will get the stuff you mentioned but when I have it, what do I do with it? How do I use these products?
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi Crystal, Please try to get the homoeopathic remedies asap. When you get them, let me know, I'll give you dosage instructions, by God willing?
So, when there is a pus, it is cloudier color? How many drops approx? How often? Very important to know the exact color of pus such as Light Yellow, Yellow, Green, Light Green, white, watery and any other color? Please understand, this color will determine the correct remedy to be taken at that time.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
So, when there is a pus, it is cloudier color? How many drops approx? How often? Very important to know the exact color of pus such as Light Yellow, Yellow, Green, Light Green, white, watery and any other color? Please understand, this color will determine the correct remedy to be taken at that time.
More prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi Nawaz,
The color of the pus is a light yellow color. Yes, it is a cloodier color. When I check myself in the bathroom I can only see the blood because it is usually very thick and remains there until I wipe it off. The reason why I say that the color is light yellow is because it stains my underwear in that spot.
As for the amount of drops, I do not know. In my underwear there are sometimes a few (4 or less) spots sometimes more (10+).
Also I need to know what quantities to buy. The Berberis Vulgaris Q and Calendula Q comes in quantities of as little as .05 oz up to 16 oz. What size do I need?
Crystal
The color of the pus is a light yellow color. Yes, it is a cloodier color. When I check myself in the bathroom I can only see the blood because it is usually very thick and remains there until I wipe it off. The reason why I say that the color is light yellow is because it stains my underwear in that spot.
As for the amount of drops, I do not know. In my underwear there are sometimes a few (4 or less) spots sometimes more (10+).
Also I need to know what quantities to buy. The Berberis Vulgaris Q and Calendula Q comes in quantities of as little as .05 oz up to 16 oz. What size do I need?
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi, Thanks for the addl. info. Now we are getting somewhere!
Please get all remedies in the smallest quantity as little as .05 oz. in the liquid form.
Good Luck.
Many prayers for your good health.
Regards
Nawaz
Please get all remedies in the smallest quantity as little as .05 oz. in the liquid form.
Good Luck.
Many prayers for your good health.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi Nawaz,
I have just ordered what you prescribed (from the abchomeopathy store online). I don't know how long it will take to arrive but when I get it, I will post it on the forum.
Thanks again for your help. I look forward to our next conversation.
Crystal
I have just ordered what you prescribed (from the abchomeopathy store online). I don't know how long it will take to arrive but when I get it, I will post it on the forum.
Thanks again for your help. I look forward to our next conversation.
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi Crystal,
Great!
Please let me know when your order comes? Then, we will go from there. In the meantime, please take a strong dose of patience:)
More prayers for your good health.
Regards
Nawaz
Great!
Please let me know when your order comes? Then, we will go from there. In the meantime, please take a strong dose of patience:)
More prayers for your good health.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi Nawaz,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm still waiting for the products. It says online that my order is out for dispatch and I should receive it soon. Did you get my email with the other pictures?
Crystal
I just wanted to let you know that I'm still waiting for the products. It says online that my order is out for dispatch and I should receive it soon. Did you get my email with the other pictures?
Crystal
lillybag last decade
lillybag last decade
Great!
So, what is the color of pus now?
How are we doing with the pain, bleeding, itching and burning, if any?
So, what is the color of pus now?
How are we doing with the pain, bleeding, itching and burning, if any?
♡ nawazkhan last decade
The color of the pus is a yellowish brown. Recently I have had only a little bit of bleeding. It itches all the time. A few nights ago I had a lot of pain in it. The next morning it bled a lot and the pain stopped. I haven't had much pain since but the abscess itself looks smaller but red.
How do I use these products?
Crystal
How do I use these products?
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi,
If not in your monthly cycle, please start on Myristica 6C, 4 pills/drops mixed/dissolved into 1/4 cup of mineral water, 3 times a day, for 5 days?
Many prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
If not in your monthly cycle, please start on Myristica 6C, 4 pills/drops mixed/dissolved into 1/4 cup of mineral water, 3 times a day, for 5 days?
Many prayers for you.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi Nawaz,
I am not on my period so I will start this tomorrow. I don't usually drink mineral water but I will get some today. I will post again to let you know when I am done with this part of the treatment.
Thanks for your help.
Crystal
I am not on my period so I will start this tomorrow. I don't usually drink mineral water but I will get some today. I will post again to let you know when I am done with this part of the treatment.
Thanks for your help.
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi Nawaz,
So today is the last day of the myristica treatment (5th day). Just wanted to check with you to find out what I'm suppose to do next.
Crystal
So today is the last day of the myristica treatment (5th day). Just wanted to check with you to find out what I'm suppose to do next.
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi,
'what I'm suppose to do next. '
It really depends upon the current physical and all mental symptoms. Please post.
May God Bless You.
Regards
Nawaz
'what I'm suppose to do next. '
It really depends upon the current physical and all mental symptoms. Please post.
May God Bless You.
Regards
Nawaz
♡ nawazkhan last decade
Hi,
I'm not sure what you want to know. Can you be more specific about what you need to know so that I can tell you? When I know what questions will help you determine what I need, I can answer them appropriately.
Thanks!
Crystal
I'm not sure what you want to know. Can you be more specific about what you need to know so that I can tell you? When I know what questions will help you determine what I need, I can answer them appropriately.
Thanks!
Crystal
lillybag last decade
Hi Nawaz,
Until I know any specifics, I can only guess what will help you- help me.If there's anything below that I haven't said that you need to know, please ask. This is very important to me. **Remember, I am doing this because I need help.
1) My mental status is the same as its always been (very focused, clear thinking,alert, busy as usual, almost always in a hurry, never have much time to relax). My life is very routine with this.
2) My Abscess looks a little smaller than the last picture I sent you. It still bleeds but not as often. The pus the comes out is still yellow.
3) I've noticed that there is a scab on the surface of the abscess. I assume it is there because it bleeds, then trys to heal over but then it bleeds more, and so forth.
4) As usually, the skin around the abscess itches very much.
5) The color around the abscess has lightened a little bit (it used to be very dark, now it looks almost normal- but kinda gray looking).
6) A part of the abscess appears to be gone. If you recall from the photo I last sent you of it, there were two smiliar sized abscesses right next to each other in some what of a cluster. Now there is only the one and where the other one was, a dumple is now there.
7) I've recently quit smoking cigarettes and I've been hungry more often than usual but I'm trying to reframe from eating out of my normal routine. I'm still working out 2-3 times per week for about 1-1 1/2 hours each time.
Crystal
Until I know any specifics, I can only guess what will help you- help me.If there's anything below that I haven't said that you need to know, please ask. This is very important to me. **Remember, I am doing this because I need help.
1) My mental status is the same as its always been (very focused, clear thinking,alert, busy as usual, almost always in a hurry, never have much time to relax). My life is very routine with this.
2) My Abscess looks a little smaller than the last picture I sent you. It still bleeds but not as often. The pus the comes out is still yellow.
3) I've noticed that there is a scab on the surface of the abscess. I assume it is there because it bleeds, then trys to heal over but then it bleeds more, and so forth.
4) As usually, the skin around the abscess itches very much.
5) The color around the abscess has lightened a little bit (it used to be very dark, now it looks almost normal- but kinda gray looking).
6) A part of the abscess appears to be gone. If you recall from the photo I last sent you of it, there were two smiliar sized abscesses right next to each other in some what of a cluster. Now there is only the one and where the other one was, a dumple is now there.
7) I've recently quit smoking cigarettes and I've been hungry more often than usual but I'm trying to reframe from eating out of my normal routine. I'm still working out 2-3 times per week for about 1-1 1/2 hours each time.
Crystal
lillybag last decade
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