peipunk Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well I went in the hospital last Monday night when my elbow started to swell up. They operated on Wednesday, I was sent home on Saturday and I will be home from work for another week. Apparently the type of bacteria that was in my bursa in my elbow can also cause Necrotizing Faciitis or "flesh eating disease". I am still a bit confused about how close it was, but apparently I was very lucky that the infection stayed in my elbow! I have never had anything like this happen before, and I hadn't banged or hurt my elbow in anyway. The only thing that may have contributed to this happening was a tiny scab on my elbow caused by dry skin.....apparently the infection got in there. Don't mess around my friends, keep yourselves clean and safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 that's fucked! glad you're ok brutha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateaux Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Jesus christ Punk!! Glad to hear everything is okay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 If had to eat someone's flesh, Punk, yours would be at the top of my list so at least we can say that this particular Necrotizing Faciitis has good tasteBST, glad to hear they caught it in time.[color:#cccccc]BTW, Schwa's got some leftover vibes he can prolly send your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Whoa! Scary. So glad to hear all is well Punk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah, I express my happiness you are ok. That's facking scarey and I cant imagine what your heart must have felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Omigod!! Wow! Glad you're alright, Chris, that's CRAZY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I've got plenty o'vibes leftover from Crack-towns prank the other day. Consider them yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 yipes! glad to hear about this outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Geez that's crazy. Glad you're okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossolee Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Take care and keep those elbows clean! Glad you're ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 fackin ell! good to hear you're not eating yourself sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 holy fack! I hope it's all sorted out and your doing good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 (((healthy & healing))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I guy I used to play music with went in to the hospital one morning for a problem with his neck. They determined he had flesh-eating disease and they operated immediately, leaving many vicious-looking scars. They say he would have died by nightfall.Quick and hungry disease that is - glad you didn't fall prey.Proves yet again that humans are far from the top of the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Wow! That is freaky. I have eczema that flares up now and again. I've always been nervous about the risk of infection. Suddenly I feel like making an appointment to see my dermatologist. Glad everything got worked out for you and didn't end up being worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Glad to hear you're ok! Take care dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 this shit is freaky. you damn well need to be within 8 hours to the nearest hospital to get rid of it. imagine being on a volcano in mexico and realizing that you need to take care of this bacteria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 No Doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 my uncle in law had something similar happen from a scratch and dirty hocket equipment.pour some sam on'er! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Pretty scary Punk. I'm glad it was cleared up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 So glad you are safe! Crazy close call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Jebus. Glad to hear that everything worked out.Doctors are good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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