LisaH 0 #1 July 25, 2007 And neither is cellulitis with which I was diagnosed today. I had no idea how serious that can get. I finally went to the doctor after the constant pushing of a friend, and the fact that my arm feels like it's going to fall off. The burning is incredible. A shot of Rocephin and a prescription of Keflex, an anti-inflammitory and steroid cream. Take care of those bug bites!!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #2 July 25, 2007 I would have cut the bite open and sucked the piosen out, mixed it with some vodka and drank it. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 July 25, 2007 Quote I would have cut the bite open and sucked the piosen out, mixed it with some vodka and drank it. Do you have any idea what that fluid in there looks like? BARF And no more vodka for me until the meds are finished. Dammit! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #4 July 25, 2007 Quote Quote I would have cut the bite open and sucked the piosen out, mixed it with some vodka and drank it. Do you have any idea what that fluid in there looks like? BARF And no more vodka for me until the meds are finished. Dammit! So switch to beer or wine!!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #5 July 25, 2007 Quote I finally went to the doctor after the constant pushing of a friend. Take care of those bug bites!! I'm glad you listened to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #6 July 25, 2007 I'm concerned it COULD be more than just cellulitis. while cellulitis can be painful, it's not usually grossly painful. If the pain is shocking/needle like that comes and goes, worsening with movement, it could be compartment syndrome. this would need to be treated straight away. I have seen compartment syndrome occur with cellulitic infections. don't be hesitant to go to the emergency room if you have the above symptoms. CS can cause muscle necrosis (the muscle dies) and you can loose some use of the affected limb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 July 25, 2007 Quote Quote I finally went to the doctor after the constant pushing of a friend. Take care of those bug bites!! I'm glad you listened to him. Me too! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 July 25, 2007 Quote I'm concerned it COULD be more than just cellulitis. while cellulitis can be painful, it's not usually grossly painful. If the pain is shocking/needle like that comes and goes, worsening with movement, it could be compartment syndrome. this would need to be treated straight away. I have seen compartment syndrome occur with cellulitic infections. don't be hesitant to go to the emergency room if you have the above symptoms. CS can cause muscle necrosis (the muscle dies) and you can loose some use of the affected limb. My skin is hot to the touch, and I feel burning sensations when I move my arm. I can't totally extend my arm or bend it up at the elbow. Eh, I'll be fine. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rygon 0 #9 July 25, 2007 sqeeze it until it bursts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 July 25, 2007 Quote sqeeze it until it bursts There is nothing to squeeze. YUCK!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #11 July 25, 2007 ugh that really does not look good.... I am so glad that you went to the doctor. Infections are nothing to fool around with. I am glad you are going to get better know and at the same time sad that you can't have any VoDkA "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 July 25, 2007 lack of alcohol is a small price to pay when compaired to your armDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 July 25, 2007 Quotelack of alcohol is a small price to pay when compaired to your arm I have no problem with the no alcohol thing. I want/need these antibiotics to work. The fact that I was so unaware of the risks of this kind of infection is what bothers me. Hell, I didn't even realize what was happening. Scary.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #14 July 25, 2007 Quote The fact that I was so unaware of the risks of this kind of infection is what bothers me. Hell, I didn't even realize what was happening. Scary. I'm glad you went to the doctor. I'm very proud of you. There is one good thing to say though... At least the chiggers didn't get your ass like they did mine! You wouldn't be sitting for weeks if they had. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #15 July 25, 2007 I'm glad you went to the doctor. I'm very proud of you. _________________ You know I hate going to the doctor. One thing though, I'm having second thoughts about moving to Texas. Something happens to me everytime I'm there. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #16 July 25, 2007 My PMD is hot, so I don't mind seeing her. Come to think of it so is her PADivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #17 July 25, 2007 Quote I'm glad you went to the doctor. I'm very proud of you. _________________ You know I hate going to the doctor. One thing though, I'm having second thoughts about moving to Texas. Something happens to me everytime I'm there. Just another excuse... The first time you were here, nothing went wrong other than not getting to meet me. And, I have never had any chigger bites from anywhere else in Texas EXCEPT Spaceland. I had never experienced anything like that until Skyfest 2005, and I've been in Texas a LONG time. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #18 July 25, 2007 Quote My PMD is hot, so I don't mind seeing her. Come to think of it so is her PA I bet you're *sick* often huh? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #19 July 25, 2007 The first time you were here, nothing went wrong other than not getting to meet me. ____________________ Not true... things happen at Temple. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #20 July 25, 2007 Don't have time to be sickDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 July 25, 2007 Quote Don't have time to be sick Me either. Hmmmph! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #22 July 25, 2007 yikes my brother got a spider bite a couple weeks ago, went to the doc the next day and was told because of his diabetes, it caused something or another, and if it was on the other arm, he woulda been dead. .. be careful miss lisa!!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #23 July 25, 2007 Quote yikes my brother got a spider bite a couple weeks ago, went to the doc the next day and was told because of his diabetes, it caused something or another, and if it was on the other arm, he woulda been dead. .. be careful miss lisa!! Thanks Shermie. I go back tomorrow to see if the red lines have gone out of the puple pen line. Hope your brother is going to be ok. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #24 July 25, 2007 I was diagnosed with cellulitis from a cat bite. I spent 3 days in the hospital hooked up to an IV. Unlike you, I did NOT go to the doctor right away. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #25 July 25, 2007 thats some nasty stuff you have there.. YUCK!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
