Kitty...I agree with Alt. At this point you do need to try leaving it open as much as possible. You probably need the protection of the dressing at night when you sleep and during the day at work. But between the time you get home from work and the time you go to sleep you should try to rest and leave it open. Clean it out when you get home, but leave the dressing off. Before bed clean it out again and then put the dressing back on. Does that make sense? I really wish you had a compassionate and competent doctor who could advise you in this as there's only so much we can suggest without actually seeing what is going on. Take care.