Otter Paint?

[ltdiver 3]

Was wondering what is in the paint on our Otters these days.

I really creamed my ankle on an Elsinore Otter 2 weekends ago and now an infection has set in. Yesterday I found the infection track to be traveling up the leg now. And yes, the ankle hurts, but isn't hot to the touch. Just red and a bit swollen.

Yes, I've made an appointment to see my doctor, but would like to offer him any possible cause even remote as it may be.

Anyone know?
ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[wingnut 0]

probably dirt on the paint.... hard to think it is the paint itself causing the infection

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[gemini 0]

Have to agree re: probably dirt. I got an Otter bite on my left shin two weekends in a row. Leg is sore from the impact, but no redness or swelling like yours. Hope you feel better soon!

Blue skies,

Jim

[VectorBoy 0]

Dupont imron or a polyurethane- epoxy. Its way long cured and dosen't pose a health hazard in that state unless you breath the sanded paint dust.
But that area is Bathed in jet fuel exhaust. Yes definitely go see a docter, I heard the freeflyers at elsinore like to dry hump their otter. Glen

[hobbes4star 0]

it is actually an accrilique-urethane. very hard. in fact so hard you can clean it with paint thinner and it will not hurt the paint.

if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right?

[ltdiver 3]

Thanks guys for the input. Doctor visit tomorrow. Friends at the DZ agreed that it needed to be seen (funny to see their faces wrinkle up as they stared aghast).

Jumps went fine this weekend, though. Nice what a little (or a lot) of pain killers can do for you!

Next weekend, a demo jump....hope it can work out o.k....
ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[rjackson 0]

Are you bouncing off the airplanes again?

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Randy

[flyangel2 2]

I'm glad to hear that you are getting in to have that looked at. Keep us posted.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[ltdiver 3]

Well...doc's diagnosis: Contact Irritant.
First the Otter....then the medication which got into my blood stream...then decreased circulation which kept the irritant in the dependant limb.

So, the severe redness and swelling...and pain....should resolve in time. I'm to stop all medications and protect the injured limb.

No broken bones, though.
We'll see what this week brings.
Thanks for the concern and input.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[Raefordite 0]

Ouch! Ankles are slow healers if you don't rest it! Hope it heals quickly and next time.....watch out for that first step!

[AirMail 0]

Well, now at least you know. And with no meds you should be able to have your favorite malt beverage.

Patrick

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[ltdiver 3]

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Well, now at least you know. And with no meds you should be able to have your favorite malt beverage.

Patrick

Exactly! -Should- help with the pain too, don't you think?
ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[flyangel2 2]

Good news. Now don't push it. Oh wait, look who I'm talking to, like you're going to listen. Need to go do that demo.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[Shark 0]

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I really creamed my ankle on an Elsinore Otter 2 weekends ago....

Yeah, our Otter tends to bite sometimes.
I know what it's like to fall through the floor. Nice knot on my shin, too.