tnwingtsun
3 September 2001, 00:29
Can anyone expand on this guys nightmare
on Dr. Shole's St.?
Or point me/him in the right direction??
Message follows.....
Losttrak
Member
From: Dallas,Tx,USA
Registered: 05-28-01
Posts: 426
A word to the wise: Take care of your feet!!
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I am writing this because I made a big mistake lately and I want to make sure NO ONE has to experience what I am now.
2.5 months ago I had some minor abrasions from a new pair of shoes but, hey who hasnt had those before? No big deal, but I something happened. I am not sure if was my Rockports that occasionally leak dye onto the socks when I perspire but they became infected. I thought it was a minor rash that would go away...kinda weird that it would happen on both feet at the same time. Who knows...maybe a combination of my sock detergent, shoe dye, and my sweat. Anyways I thought it was getting better then after 1.5 weeks it seemed to be spreading. I started putting various rash medications (Over the counter) that sorta helped but it seemed that one medication brought out other problems. Finally after stubbornly trying to take care of it myself I decided to make an appointment with a doctor. The day I decided to do that I was supposed to see some visiting family members at my parents house. I casually mentioned something about it to my mom when I called to tell her I was coming. By the time I got there, the WHOLE family had heard about it and wanted to see it. OMG I was like a visiting freak show. GRRRR... Anyways everyone had some sort of fix for it so they decided to take me to the drug store to fix it... hmmm. Maybe I wont have to go see the doctor. So for the next few weeks I try all their cures so I can avoid a doctors visit (I didnt even go when my bladder got ruptured by a sidekick once). Anyways one day I almost had it gone...THEN... it came back with a vengeance! From the size of a quarter it grew back to cover the whole inside of my instep. This was no longer a rash but a rotting mess that began to blister and fester. Jesus F-ing Christ!! My whole Achilles was soon immobilized by the growing fluids building up in my foot. It felt like a hard piece of cartilage instead of a piece of skin. When ever I moved my foot I could see the blood being pushed out of it due to the pressure. This was out of control!! I decided to schedule an appt with a dermatologist in my nearby area. The closest appt was 2 WEEKS!!! I was going out of my mind. Then I said f--k it, I am going to an emergency clinic and get this nipped in the bud. SoOo, I roll up and they treat me for atopic dermatophytosis, cellulitus, and abcess of foot. They put 2 shots worth of medication in me and give me 2 prescriptions of some very strong stuff to clear it up. 3 Days later... it hasnt budged. It has gotten worse. It continues to spread up my shin and my foot swells to the point that I cannot even put on my shoes. I am freaking out and I call my mother and let her know how screwed I am. I tell her that my appointment is still a week away... I am not sure I can make it that long. This is getting bad. She pulls some strings and I am now going to see a highly-regarded doctor in Las Colinas to treat it. The next morning we see the doctor and he says since I have already been taking the antibiotics and anti-fungal his solution is simple... SINCE THERE ISNT ANYTHING ELSE TO DO... He says since other medication didnt work it must be an allergic reaction. So he prescribes steroids to help my body recover. I begin taking the steroids and hope and hope that things begin to turn around. After waiting two days for a change, I notice some welts forming on my arms and legs. No big deal. If its allergic, its just because I am just touching whatever it may be that is causing it and infecting myself. I buy anti-allergen detergent and wash EVERTHING in the house. The next day I wake up and I see small itchy bumps forming on my extremities. Aww jeez. As the day wears on they keep expanding and I subconsciously brush and rub them. That night my body is getting pretty bad. I cannot fall asleep for the itching and I have to wear socks on my arms keep it from waking me up. Its like the slightest brush begins calling to you... how good it will feel if you just rubbed it once. Its no joke... it feels next to ORGASMIC but the skin is weaked and once you are done it begins weeping and sticking to your clothing and sheets. Torture. So its truly a test of kung fu willpower. The next day, (today) I wake up and in my sleep I scratched the back of my knee and it is stinging bad. No big deal, I prolly just irritated the skin a little bit and it will go away. I look in the mirror and it is an 8" scarlet circle of weeping and swollen flesh!! OMFG!! I wear shorts to work to keep from irritating it but the day wears on and I can feel the bumps on my lips and forehead. My arms are soon covered and the welts are growing angry and red. I am quick with the aloe vera but it doesnt seem to help. Calomine lotion next... no good. Anti-biotic ointment... doctor says 30% of people become allergic to regular usage. GRRR... Cannot take the chance this may be the problem. Towards the end of my shift my body is itching all over and I can barely walk for the tearing of my skin on the back of my knee. Not to mention the other one has really started itching. I quickly limp out of the building at the end of the day and its still hot outside. I can see the shadows cast by sun against the bumps on my skin. It was horrific. I am literally exploding out of every pore. Clear tiny bumps filled with fluid. Godd--mn it is burning!!! I am home and the slightest breeze makes them burn like mad. I just took a bath with baking soda that is according to the doctor, the only fix for chicken pox's itch. Doesnt even PHASE mine. Now I lie practically immobilized since the slightest breeze makes my skin feel like its on fire. After all, I can only cover soo much of my body with cut-up sock tubes. I am writing this to say there are some things you shouldnt take lightly and how the smallest delay in some things can be very very bad. Its okay there is hope... I never did cancel that dermatologist appointment a scheduled 2 weeks ago... If only I can make it the next few days. Wish me luck. =)
"If you and I agree all the time, then one of us is unnecessary."
posted 09-02-01 05:22 PM
on Dr. Shole's St.?
Or point me/him in the right direction??
Message follows.....
Losttrak
Member
From: Dallas,Tx,USA
Registered: 05-28-01
Posts: 426
A word to the wise: Take care of your feet!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am writing this because I made a big mistake lately and I want to make sure NO ONE has to experience what I am now.
2.5 months ago I had some minor abrasions from a new pair of shoes but, hey who hasnt had those before? No big deal, but I something happened. I am not sure if was my Rockports that occasionally leak dye onto the socks when I perspire but they became infected. I thought it was a minor rash that would go away...kinda weird that it would happen on both feet at the same time. Who knows...maybe a combination of my sock detergent, shoe dye, and my sweat. Anyways I thought it was getting better then after 1.5 weeks it seemed to be spreading. I started putting various rash medications (Over the counter) that sorta helped but it seemed that one medication brought out other problems. Finally after stubbornly trying to take care of it myself I decided to make an appointment with a doctor. The day I decided to do that I was supposed to see some visiting family members at my parents house. I casually mentioned something about it to my mom when I called to tell her I was coming. By the time I got there, the WHOLE family had heard about it and wanted to see it. OMG I was like a visiting freak show. GRRRR... Anyways everyone had some sort of fix for it so they decided to take me to the drug store to fix it... hmmm. Maybe I wont have to go see the doctor. So for the next few weeks I try all their cures so I can avoid a doctors visit (I didnt even go when my bladder got ruptured by a sidekick once). Anyways one day I almost had it gone...THEN... it came back with a vengeance! From the size of a quarter it grew back to cover the whole inside of my instep. This was no longer a rash but a rotting mess that began to blister and fester. Jesus F-ing Christ!! My whole Achilles was soon immobilized by the growing fluids building up in my foot. It felt like a hard piece of cartilage instead of a piece of skin. When ever I moved my foot I could see the blood being pushed out of it due to the pressure. This was out of control!! I decided to schedule an appt with a dermatologist in my nearby area. The closest appt was 2 WEEKS!!! I was going out of my mind. Then I said f--k it, I am going to an emergency clinic and get this nipped in the bud. SoOo, I roll up and they treat me for atopic dermatophytosis, cellulitus, and abcess of foot. They put 2 shots worth of medication in me and give me 2 prescriptions of some very strong stuff to clear it up. 3 Days later... it hasnt budged. It has gotten worse. It continues to spread up my shin and my foot swells to the point that I cannot even put on my shoes. I am freaking out and I call my mother and let her know how screwed I am. I tell her that my appointment is still a week away... I am not sure I can make it that long. This is getting bad. She pulls some strings and I am now going to see a highly-regarded doctor in Las Colinas to treat it. The next morning we see the doctor and he says since I have already been taking the antibiotics and anti-fungal his solution is simple... SINCE THERE ISNT ANYTHING ELSE TO DO... He says since other medication didnt work it must be an allergic reaction. So he prescribes steroids to help my body recover. I begin taking the steroids and hope and hope that things begin to turn around. After waiting two days for a change, I notice some welts forming on my arms and legs. No big deal. If its allergic, its just because I am just touching whatever it may be that is causing it and infecting myself. I buy anti-allergen detergent and wash EVERTHING in the house. The next day I wake up and I see small itchy bumps forming on my extremities. Aww jeez. As the day wears on they keep expanding and I subconsciously brush and rub them. That night my body is getting pretty bad. I cannot fall asleep for the itching and I have to wear socks on my arms keep it from waking me up. Its like the slightest brush begins calling to you... how good it will feel if you just rubbed it once. Its no joke... it feels next to ORGASMIC but the skin is weaked and once you are done it begins weeping and sticking to your clothing and sheets. Torture. So its truly a test of kung fu willpower. The next day, (today) I wake up and in my sleep I scratched the back of my knee and it is stinging bad. No big deal, I prolly just irritated the skin a little bit and it will go away. I look in the mirror and it is an 8" scarlet circle of weeping and swollen flesh!! OMFG!! I wear shorts to work to keep from irritating it but the day wears on and I can feel the bumps on my lips and forehead. My arms are soon covered and the welts are growing angry and red. I am quick with the aloe vera but it doesnt seem to help. Calomine lotion next... no good. Anti-biotic ointment... doctor says 30% of people become allergic to regular usage. GRRR... Cannot take the chance this may be the problem. Towards the end of my shift my body is itching all over and I can barely walk for the tearing of my skin on the back of my knee. Not to mention the other one has really started itching. I quickly limp out of the building at the end of the day and its still hot outside. I can see the shadows cast by sun against the bumps on my skin. It was horrific. I am literally exploding out of every pore. Clear tiny bumps filled with fluid. Godd--mn it is burning!!! I am home and the slightest breeze makes them burn like mad. I just took a bath with baking soda that is according to the doctor, the only fix for chicken pox's itch. Doesnt even PHASE mine. Now I lie practically immobilized since the slightest breeze makes my skin feel like its on fire. After all, I can only cover soo much of my body with cut-up sock tubes. I am writing this to say there are some things you shouldnt take lightly and how the smallest delay in some things can be very very bad. Its okay there is hope... I never did cancel that dermatologist appointment a scheduled 2 weeks ago... If only I can make it the next few days. Wish me luck. =)
"If you and I agree all the time, then one of us is unnecessary."
posted 09-02-01 05:22 PM