In the last hour or so, I've developed a painful swelling in the left side of my neck. The pain isn't severe but it's uncomfortable. For about a week I've had a few boils around my mouth - as soon as one begins healing, another pops up beside it. Could an infection have spread? It's the middle of the night so I can't rush off to see a doctor, and I'd really rather not anyway. I've avoided the doctors surgery for about two years now. Just looking at the place almost causes me to have a nervous breakdown. Worried.