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Dreamer987
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So I think i got an absess
#7482534 - 10/03/07 08:16 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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been a few days since i shot into my hand, and the soar spot is spreading and turning red. Like a little warm lump of pain under my skin. Thats probly an absess right? How are you supposed to treat these? Its probly from not heating the solution up enough, and missing some of my shot.
I don't want my dr. to know i'v been using intraveneos drugs. I don't need that on my medical record.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7482765 - 10/03/07 09:07 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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possibly. you could have missed part of your shot. i know that makes the area swell a bit, turn red and get very sore for a few days... if it starts getting bad(you can tellif it starts getting worse) just go to a doc.. it aint the end of the world
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Dreamer987
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Infrared]
#7483325 - 10/03/07 11:51 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Infrared said: possibly. you could have missed part of your shot. i know that makes the area swell a bit, turn red and get very sore for a few days... if it starts getting bad(you can tellif it starts getting worse) just go to a doc.. it aint the end of the world
I miss a lot of shots. I know what it looks like. This is different. Some kind of infection, or absess under my skin. It is getting worse, but i'm hoping it will get better on its own. I'm really not to keen to have "drug seeker" on my medical file for the rest of my life, and not be able to get a few vicoden if i break my arm.
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Cracka_X
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7483351 - 10/04/07 12:08 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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maaaaaan, an infection is a horrible thing to have.
God forbid you don't do shit(like hesitate to get medical attention) and go into septic shock.
I mean, our bodies are badass enough but you never know. would be a shitty way to die.
is there tenderness following up your vein? (assuming that's what you did)
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Cracka_X]
#7483372 - 10/04/07 12:18 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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A friend of mine got a good chunk cut out of his arm because of something like that. Go get it checked out man!
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Dreamer987
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Cracka_X]
#7483379 - 10/04/07 12:23 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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naw, its just staying in the one spot. If it gets much worse, or if i get any crazy symptoms i'll go see a dr.
its like a spider bite. This little pocket thats got liquid or swollen tissue underneath it. hurts when anything brushes it, or when blood rushes into my hand.
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Dreamer987
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7484549 - 10/04/07 11:32 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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o.k. its gone down significantly. Ibiprofen, and a warm compress helped a lot.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7484579 - 10/04/07 11:39 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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If it stays inflamed for more than 1-2 days I recommend going to the hospital where they can drain it...
I had one that stuck around for 5 days before it exploded, and it was in a place on my body that I'd rather not disclose. Let it be known that it was the single most painful 5 days of my life, to date.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7484832 - 10/04/07 12:49 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'd still do the right thing and go to the doctor. Even if the swelling seems to have subsided. You made the decision to pin, so you should be just as responsible for your health and see the doctor regardless of the consequences.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: browndustin]
#7485893 - 10/04/07 06:13 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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dont end up like him
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: AJ4U]
#7486368 - 10/04/07 08:29 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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its reduced, and stabalized. It looks like its turning into an under the skin pimple. I bet its gonna pop in a few days and be all gross.
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Dreamer987
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7487831 - 10/05/07 09:53 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Well it hurt really bad last night, and when i woke up this morning it feels like the whole back of my hand is a dead spot, so i'm going to the E.R. today.
I'm gonna say it was from shooting ketamine or something, but i doubt it matters to them what i was shooting. I'm not gonna get any pain killers when they slice this thing open, so i'm gonna get high before i go in.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7505188 - 10/10/07 12:46 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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When i went to the e.r. nobody asked how i got it. In fact they shot me up with fentenyl, and hydromorphone before treating it. When i went in for the fallow up 2 days later, he gave me a shot of morphine. I'm glad i went. It hurt, and looked BAD before it was treated. The Dr. said if it got much worse, i might have had to be admitted, and have surgery on my hand.
Oh, and i got a massive scrip of vic's. Almost makes me wana get an absess again.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7505877 - 10/10/07 03:25 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Glad they didn't give you any problems. Sounds like they took care of you pretty well.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: MOTH]
#7505918 - 10/10/07 03:36 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Is it even true that they can put drug seeking behavior on your medical record and that it would follow you around for a thing like this? I would think that would be against doctors code or ethics or whatever to want to deter a patient from seeking help for a condition like that. Does anyone know more about this?
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Goddamn dude why do you miss!!! You should be extra careful when firing into your hands, but anyway, I've had absesses stick around for 2-4 weeks and go away and everything was always fine. I Never had one in my hand before though. Always remember to keep it clean, alcohol swabs before and after the shot, only use new needles that you bought yourself, and PUT IT IN THE VEIN.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: EraserHed]
#7540893 - 10/20/07 09:44 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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You find the right doctor and he will always take care of you...call it a good thing or a bad thing. I guess i hope you get another absess. Plus I wanted to keep the thread alive.
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Re: So I think i got an absess [Re: Dreamer987]
#7541269 - 10/21/07 12:25 AM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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geez:(
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