Hi I am new to this forum but would love some advice from anyone who has had abscess and fistula problems. I have recently had recurrent perianal abscesses form and have just had two setons put in 4 days ago. The surgeon stated that the sepsis was quite bad however I should feel better instantly as the sepsis has been drained and the setons are now in place. I am still feeling terrible and achy with a headache and extreme fatigue. I just wanted to know how long it took for other people with the same problem to feel better? I know that the chance of the setons not working is quite high so am hoping this is not the case :-(