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Title: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 17, 2010, 07:11:00 am
2 days ago my right arm started hurting me and I kinda figured I had injured it or maybe it was some weird arthritis/bone pain or something.  I just woke up at 5:30am feverish because of the throbbing/pulsating pain in my arm (which doesn't look swollen to me, not even the lymph nodes).  I have a hangnail which was infected on the right hand although I had one on the left as well.  Thinking this might call for a visit to my friendly ID because about every 5-10 seconds it's pulsating and making me yelp in pain.  I've never experienced anything like this before, but the arm is tender in very specific spots:  at the wrist, about halfway at the outer/inner forearm, outter upper arm, and the front side of the shoulder socket.  Nowhere else is in any pain at all.

Luckily I've just met a gay ID down here so I'm gonna see if he can squeeze me in this morning to give me his opinion (but the fucker doesn't take ryan white so it's out of pocket to see him).  Desperately not wanting to miss a day of work on my new job, but I guess I may not have a choice because in 7 hours I doubt I'll be in working shape.  Any advice would be appreciated as it's 6am and no one is up yet for me to harass or scream out about this.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: next2u on September 17, 2010, 07:46:54 am
Get it looked at as soon as possibe. Sorry i couldn't give you more advice. It does not sound familiar. Or you could take a trip to the emergeny room. Keep us posted and i hope you feel better trey.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: J.R.E. on September 17, 2010, 07:59:28 am


  Desperately not wanting to miss a day of work on my new job, but I guess I may not have a choice

On this new job, is there something repetitive that you using your right arm for? Has anything changed physically on the new job, within the past couple days?


Ray
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 17, 2010, 09:50:11 am
Hmmm, Weird.

I'm kinda with Next2 on this...is there something you do at work that may have injured it? It kinda sounds like a pulled muscle.

Nevertheless with the infected hangnail I would get to the doctor at first opportunity. Also, I trust you are still on your Mepron?

Sorry this is plaguing you, it sucks.

Keep us posted of course.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 17, 2010, 10:45:26 am
At first I thought it was a repetitive stress injury too, but no after having a day off on thursday it got worse, which pretty much makes that option unviable.  The fever accompanying it also...makes it highly unlikely that it's just physical pain.  It's feeling better now, but still not good.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Jeff G on September 17, 2010, 11:01:03 am
Have you seen a doctor yet ? Hope you feel better soon .
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 17, 2010, 11:05:33 am
Have you seen a doctor yet ? Hope you feel better soon .

It's only been 5 hours but my friend hasn't texted me back yet, my actual hiv doc is an hour and a half away so I'm just gonna try to deal through today and tomorrow I guess.  This is so odd, I don't even know what to say about it other than it hurts a lot.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Jeff G on September 17, 2010, 11:08:11 am
Dont you have one of those doc in a box places ... If you have pain and a fever get your ass in gear and go NOW !
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Buckmark on September 17, 2010, 01:35:04 pm
The fact that you have a fever raises the very real possibility of infection.   I'd expect you might see some swelling too, or perhaps an area or line of redness.  But you might not.

Something that's causes you so much pain should be looked at right away.  Get your butt to a doctor.

Henry
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: john33 on September 17, 2010, 02:17:40 pm
Trey,
see a doc and get it sorted out. And as for the job, ok not your preference, but you come first not them!!!
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 17, 2010, 03:30:10 pm
Yeah I'm with Henry and others, and I'm now gonna upgrade my previous comment to " Get yo azz to a doc". Why not just go to an ER?

Of course, knowing you you're going to sit around till tomorrow or  the next day, but at least I will be able to say " I told you so" if it turns bad.

Also, the silence on the Mepron speaks volumes, and Ima gonna kick your ass.

-Willster
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 17, 2010, 03:51:41 pm
I hope you don't need an amputation. That would be inconvenient.

See a doctor.

MtD
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: leatherman on September 17, 2010, 04:25:48 pm
but you come first not them!!!
you know though, is it kinda a tough choice.

living paycheck to paycheck, losing a day's pay could affect paying a utility or the rent; not to mention being recently employed might put Trey still in a probationary period where missing a day is a black mark against him. The advice to give is for Trey to go into work and let them dismiss/excuse him to go to the ER; or for him to wait until after work to immediately go so that he would have enough time to hopefully make it back in to his next scheduled shift after being treated

if more people could just up and take off work, those McD employees, single-mom waitresses, etc would be spreading less cold and flu germs this season; but it's tough when you need those hours to buy food, keep the roof over your head, or keep the heat on and warm in the winter. ;)

hopefully you did something about your problem Trey (you posted about it a 7am and were still chatting online at 1pm  ;) ) and were able to take care of work too without that being an issue. Here's hoping it's just some minor problem ;) :-*
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: peteb on September 17, 2010, 04:49:25 pm
sorry you are going thru this go have it checked out
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: bocker3 on September 17, 2010, 05:10:38 pm
you know though, is it kinda a tough choice.

living paycheck to paycheck, losing a day's pay could affect paying a utility or the rent; not to mention being recently employed might put Trey still in a probationary period where missing a day is a black mark against him. The advice to give is for Trey to go into work and let them dismiss/excuse him to go to the ER; or for him to wait until after work to immediately go so that he would have enough time to hopefully make it back in to his next scheduled shift after being treated

if more people could just up and take off work, those McD employees, single-mom waitresses, etc would be spreading less cold and flu germs this season; but it's tough when you need those hours to buy food, keep the roof over your head, or keep the heat on and warm in the winter. ;)

hopefully you did something about your problem Trey (you posted about it a 7am and were still chatting online at 1pm  ;) ) and were able to take care of work too without that being an issue. Here's hoping it's just some minor problem ;) :-*

Of course, they might not want him to work with ONLY ONE ARM either!    ::)

Trey -- I hope you got yourself to a doctor.  The possibility of this being an infection, due to your fever, is high and I wouldn't screw around with it by waiting.

Hope to hear good news soon.....

Mike
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Assurbanipal on September 17, 2010, 05:41:17 pm
How high is your fever?  If you "feel feverish" but it is close to normal that's different than if it is high.  If it just feels feverish but no real fever then I'd probably wait too.

And why an ID doc?  Those walk-in places can be really convenient and fast if it is something minor.

Hope you feel better
A

Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: leatherman on September 17, 2010, 05:43:49 pm
Of course, they might not want him to work with ONLY ONE ARM either!    ::)
that's the point! If he calls off in a probationary period, that could be a fire-able offense. However, if they tell him to go see a doctor rather than work with one arm, he'll still have a job to come back to. ;)
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: numbersguy82 on September 17, 2010, 06:44:09 pm
Wow I'm sure that having that kind of pain is very unpleasant to deal with, and will be even worse at work! I hope you find a solution that works like going to work, and then to the ER or urgent care clinic right afterwards. However I'm with everyone else in saying you need to get it checked out ASAP.

Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: john33 on September 17, 2010, 07:14:19 pm
Mike,
wow I guess I'm forgetting the things in the US are very different

John
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Jeffreyj on September 17, 2010, 09:56:07 pm
Wow this is not to be taken lightly. I have to agree with others who say get it checked out, and FAST. It could be anything from a pinched nerve to heart trouble. Please go to a DR. immediately.

Hope you are out of pain soon friend. Best of luck.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: tednlou2 on September 18, 2010, 12:40:13 am
Let us know what you find out.  I sometimes get an aching pain in my left arm which scares me due to the left arm being linked with heart issues.  It isn't a shooting pain, but just a really bad ache for like 30 seconds.  For a few years now, I've also noticed if I or anyone touches either side of my ribs just under my arm pits, it is very sensitive and hurts.  Originally, I thought I was getting shingles, but they never came.  So, I'm always wondering what these aches and pains are.  Doc said not lymph nodes, so not sure. 

I hope you feel better Trey.  I hope you either got to see the doc or will see the doc soon. 
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: jkinatl2 on September 18, 2010, 12:43:10 am
Seriously, guy. Soem stuff cannot be put off. Get that thing looked at. Gpoing septic will cost you everything. If they manage to save our ass, you will have an astonishing hospital bill and no job. This is EXACTLY how shit like that starts. PLEASE get it looked at.

Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 18, 2010, 02:25:16 am
So I went to work, but I got in touch with a friend who is a doctor.  I was slightly feverish only when I woke up and that quickly faded.  Making me think once again that this is simply some sort of stress injury.  My hand spasms specifically when I write or grab.  His advice was two take 2 aleve and use an arm splint to keep the wrist and thumb locked into position.  He said if by sunday it wasn't feeling better he would examine it for me personally.  ( he's also way hot and wants to see me naked but that's a different story ).  Anyway it is feeling better after a day at work so hopefully it really is nothing.  I'll update tomorrow but as of 1:30am Saturday morning I feel fine and typing isn't causing it to spasm at all.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Jeffreyj on September 18, 2010, 05:22:00 am
glad to hear you are better. what I find troubling is the fever. I may be wrong, but stress does not cause a fever, does it? Happy you are keeping a close eye on this. naked or not! :)
All the best Hellraiser!
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 18, 2010, 09:18:45 am
Yes, the fever is what was worrisome through this all. But glad your feeling better, hopefully it was just some sort of strain, undoudtedly from Flickin' the bean too much.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 18, 2010, 11:15:38 am
glad to hear you are better. what I find troubling is the fever. I may be wrong, but stress does not cause a fever, does it? Happy you are keeping a close eye on this. naked or not! :)
All the best Hellraiser!

When I say stress injury I mean an injury caused by repetitive motion, not actual tension related stress.  Unfortunately while I felt fine last night this morning I woke up and it was very reminiscent of yesterday and more disturbingly of the time before I was diagnosed when I was feeling poorly and running a mild fever constantly.  Getting into a hot bath felt good to the point of not wanting to get out because I was trembling and I turned the air conditioner off despite the fact that it's in the 80s down here.  I guess I'll see my friend tomorrow morning and see what he thinks.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 18, 2010, 11:17:12 am
Well, good to know you're feeling better, hooker.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Ann on September 18, 2010, 11:28:23 am


Unfortunately while I felt fine last night this morning I woke up and it was very reminiscent of yesterday

Maybe too much wanking at bedtime. Just sayin...

Seriously, hope it's nothing more than that. Feel better soon.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: skeebo1969 on September 18, 2010, 12:30:04 pm



    It could be a blocked artery from all those grease burgers you eat at the truck stops.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 18, 2010, 12:31:36 pm


    It could be a blocked artery from all those grease burgers you eat at the truck stops.

and the malt-shakes at his momma's joint.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 18, 2010, 11:13:22 pm
When I say stress injury I mean an injury caused by repetitive motion, not actual tension related stress.  Unfortunately while I felt fine last night this morning I woke up and it was very reminiscent of yesterday and more disturbingly of the time before I was diagnosed when I was feeling poorly and running a mild fever constantly.  Getting into a hot bath felt good to the point of not wanting to get out because I was trembling and I turned the air conditioner off despite the fact that it's in the 80s down here.  I guess I'll see my friend tomorrow morning and see what he thinks.

You are insufferable!

Go to a DR. Go to a Dr. Go to a Dr. Go to a Dr. Go to a Dr!!!!!!!


And who's this "friend" you say he's a doctor, what kind of Doctor a podiatrist? Surely there is a ID doc somewhere in New Orleans? *sigh*

When that arm falls off I'm gonna beat you senseless with it.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: alliance on September 19, 2010, 12:01:10 am
feeling poorly and running a mild fever constantly.  Getting into a hot bath felt good to the point of not wanting to get out because I was trembling and I turned the air conditioner off despite the fact that it's in the 80s down here.  I guess I'll see my friend tomorrow morning and see what he thinks.

Trey you got me worried, now!  I dont know what your arm has to do with this, and Im not a doc, but the fever and shivering would make me think there's something going on with your whole system. I wish you would quit f'ing around and get to a real doc.   I realize there are pressures and reasons for not going right away, but we just want what's BEST for you, not necessarily easiest.   Get better, soon!     :)
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Snowangel on September 19, 2010, 06:05:35 pm
How is your arm feeling today?
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Jody on September 19, 2010, 08:51:43 pm
Hey Trey...If in doubt, check it out.  Hope you were just sleeping on it ;)

Be well.

Jody
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 09:18:04 pm
Trey, you bitch, you're not answering my texts. You better ahve a good reason for that like being at work or something, or perhaps they are sawing your arm off...dunno, but need an update buddy.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 19, 2010, 09:45:27 pm
Trey, you bitch, you're not answering my texts. You better ahve a good reason for that

Amputation?

Well, he must still have at least one functional limb, cause he typed some reply in another thread about women wanting stuff or something.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 09:49:47 pm

Well, he must still have at least one functional limb, cause he typed some reply in another thread about women wanting stuff or something.

ah yes, so he did. I see how it is then, he's ignorng me.

Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Matty the Damned on September 19, 2010, 09:56:57 pm
ah yes, so he did. I see how it is then, he's ignorng me.

He's probably a bit jealous because you've been cultivating the fragrant young delight that is Numbersguy so assiduously.

MtD
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 10:04:56 pm
cultivating the fragrant young delight that is Numbersguy so assiduously.

MtD

O-M-G!!!! I cant even have a little PM realtionship without it going public! All I'm doing is being a good steward by taking a Noob under my wing. sheeeeeeesh.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: next2u on September 19, 2010, 10:08:18 pm
wtf, willy?  that's what you told me!
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 19, 2010, 10:11:20 pm
O-M-G!!!! I cant even have a little PM realtionship without it going public! All I'm doing is being a good steward by taking a Noob under my wing. sheeeeeeesh.

-Will

::throws the goddamned diamond ring back at you::

::flips her mink coat back on her shoulder::

::walks the fuck away::



Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: numbersguy82 on September 19, 2010, 10:14:37 pm
O-M-G!!!! I cant even have a little PM realtionship without it going public! All I'm doing is being a good steward by taking a Noob under my wing. sheeeeeeesh.

-Will

Just a lil PM relationship??? That's not what you told me... and now I'm pregnant!!! Is this your MO... take poor unsuspecting newbies "under your wing" .... take advantage of us when we are emotionally fragile... deplorable I tell you deplorable...
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 10:19:53 pm
Yikes, and my little house of cards comes crumbling down. *sigh*

Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 19, 2010, 10:30:27 pm
Just a lil PM relationship??? That's not what you told me... and now I'm pregnant!!! Is this your MO... take poor unsuspecting newbies "under your wing" .... take advantage of us when we are emotionally fragile... deplorable I tell you deplorable...

Gurl, you should hear the things he told me.  Little ranch in Texas, watching sunsets as we herded cattle, honeymoon in New Zealand.  He is going to break your heart.

And trust me, his relationship with LaTrey is more than what's apparent to the eye.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: numbersguy82 on September 19, 2010, 10:35:17 pm
Gurl, you should hear the things he told me.  Little ranch in Texas, watching sunsets as we herded cattle, honeymoon in New Zealand.  He is going to break your heart.

And trust me, his relationship with LaTrey is more than what's apparent to the eye.

New Zealand??? He told me that was our PLACE... our special place!

All ribbing aside I'm happy for whatever relationship Trey and WW have... it's not really my business nor does it have any bearing on WW's helpful and innocent convos with me. Besides I've got my eye on another forum member so I dunno....
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 19, 2010, 10:35:50 pm
I'm feeling much better today, about 85% so whatever it is is passing.  The symptoms make absolutely no sense and seem to come and go at their leisure.  I appreciate all the concern and worry, but I'm a pretty resilient guy.  Will, did you not tell the others about our polyamorous relationship idea?  Just remember who the top is (whoever has the biggest dick) and there won't be any problems.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 10:39:39 pm
Besides I've got my eye on another forum member so I dunno....

NumbyNum, cant we work this out? Dont throw this all away because of these gossipin queens on here, you know your my one and only.  :'(

oh and THANKS! MAtty!

w
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 19, 2010, 10:52:30 pm
Besides I've got my eye on another forum member so I dunno....

Let me take a wild guess... this one? (http://forums.poz.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1064)  He happens to be your neighbour.

Just not sure what two bottom gals would do together.  But love can conquer all.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 19, 2010, 11:07:04 pm
Well....now since yall have run Numby off, I guess there's nothing left for me to do but go to bed lonely, again.

-W
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Rev. Moon on September 19, 2010, 11:09:22 pm
Well....now since yall have run Numby off, I guess there's nothing left for me to do but go to bed lonely, again.

-W

To quote miss P!nk... it's U and Ur hand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUtHjOvPKT0), boo.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: tednlou2 on September 19, 2010, 11:36:45 pm
I'm feeling much better today, about 85% so whatever it is is passing.  The symptoms make absolutely no sense and seem to come and go at their leisure.  I appreciate all the concern and worry, but I'm a pretty resilient guy.  Will, did you not tell the others about our polyamorous relationship idea?  Just remember who the top is (whoever has the biggest dick) and there won't be any problems.

Trey, I'm glad you seem to be feeling better.  Maybe it is due to being back at work??
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: WillyWump on September 20, 2010, 11:53:12 am
Yes, back on topic, Glad you're feeling better Raiser. Those definitely were some weird symtpoms you were dealing with.

-Will
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: numbersguy82 on September 20, 2010, 05:17:19 pm
I'm glad we're back on topic, and very glad to hear you are doing better Trey. Its always worrisome when we get a new ache or pain, but yours seemed very odd. If it comes back I think you should def get it checked out... just in case :)
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: GNYC09 on September 20, 2010, 11:05:21 pm
Yikes - I just read the whole thread and was at the edge of my seat  :o
Glad you're feeling much better!
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Hellraiser on September 20, 2010, 11:31:05 pm
Thanks for the comments and support guys.  I'm usually very good about going to the doctor over anything, but despite my numbers I had grown fairly complacent about my good health and lack of issues.  At the outset of starting meds I envisioned a long hard rough road of OIs back to recovery.  Frankly so far it's been pretty much a cakewalk minus the early on recurring staph infections.
Title: Re: My arm is killing me.
Post by: Granny60 on September 20, 2010, 11:46:06 pm
Replies number 40 through..... ;D