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itlnstln

itlnstln

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I'll keep this short

I was at the gym 2 days ago, and I was alone in the weight room, when I heard this small voice whimpering. I look over at the lat-stack and there's a kid with the tip of his fingers stuck between two of the lower plates (don't ask how)
I wasn't thinking and I just grabbed the cable above the stack, gave it a quick wrap around my forearm and yanked the stack off the kids finger.
I think "he's" OK.

But ME..............

yesterday I had a good sized rasberry - rope burn type contusion on inside of my forearm (palm facing up). It hurt pretty good, but nothin out of the ordinary.

I wake up today and my forarm is swollen (it appears with fluid) from about an inch from my elbow up to my swollen wrist. It you looked at me you wouldn't notice it - it's not a balloon. but it looks and responds to a finger-push like really swollen ankles.

I have full use of my lower arm, no strangth loss, and the only soreness is the "pressure" from the swelling.
Also - it's warm and pink.

I've iced it - doesn't do much - (feels nice) - but that's it

Anyone ever heard of ANYTHING like this?
 
itlnstln said:
I'll keep this short

I was at the gym 2 days ago, and I was alone in the weight room, when I heard this small voice whimpering. I look over at the lat-stack and there's a kid with the tip of his fingers stuck between two of the lower plates (don't ask how)
I wasn't thinking and I just grabbed the cable above the stack, gave it a quick wrap around my forearm and yanked the stack off the kids finger.
I think "he's" OK.

But ME..............

yesterday I had a good sized rasberry - rope burn type contusion on inside of my forearm (palm facing up). It hurt pretty good, but nothin out of the ordinary.

I wake up today and my forarm is swollen (it appears with fluid) from about an inch from my elbow up to my swollen wrist. It you looked at me you wouldn't notice it - it's not a balloon. but it looks and responds to a finger-push like really swollen ankles.

I have full use of my lower arm, no strangth loss, and the only soreness is the "pressure" from the swelling.
Also - it's warm and pink.

I've iced it - doesn't do much - (feels nice) - but that's it

Anyone ever heard of ANYTHING like this?
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You probably did something to your arm when helping the kid. I can't say exactly what it is, unless I see it in front of me - even then it's a semi-guess.

I suggest you see the doctor, just to be safe. Explain the situation to him and have him suggest a course of action.
 
Mr.X said:
You probably did something to your arm when helping the kid. I can't say exactly what it is, unless I see it in front of me - even then it's a semi-guess.

I suggest you see the doctor, just to be safe. Explain the situation to him and have him suggest a course of action.
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Fuk

Thanks for the quick reply "X"

The only I could compare it to is a swollen ankle - The same kind of fluid swelling.

And I'm sure typing, playing around with it, and not keeping it elevated is causing all the fluid to amass in my wrist.

I just wanna go to the gym - I feel like I'm "slacking"
 
Try some Aleve to reduce the swelling (along with ice) . K to you for saving the kid-I just hope his parents don't try to sue you now. After reading the story a few year back about the guy that got sued for pulling someone from a car crash just seconds before it blew up I wouldn't have been too quick to help. I probably wouldv'e had one of the gym employees do it.
 
itlnstln said:
Fuk

Thanks for the quick reply "X"

The only I could compare it to is a swollen ankle - The same kind of fluid swelling.

And I'm sure typing, playing around with it, and not keeping it elevated is causing all the fluid to amass in my wrist.

I just wanna go to the gym - I feel like I'm "slacking"
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BigCracker had some good short-term suggestions, ice and Aleve. However, I highly suggest you at least see a doctor to have it checked.
 
BigCracker said:
Try some Aleve to reduce the swelling (along with ice) . K to you for saving the kid-I just hope his parents don't try to sue you now. After reading the story a few year back about the guy that got sued for pulling someone from a car crash just seconds before it blew up I wouldn't have been too quick to help. I probably wouldv'e had one of the gym employees do it.
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Are you the ONLY person that could side-track my help thread into a legal - "wouldn't have helped" thread..............LOL


thanks for the advice though.

Why Aleve? is it better at reducing swelling than any other OTC similar Med?
 
naproxen (aleve) is a superior anti-inflamatory.


sounds like a sprain of some sort. dullboy is considering changing his elite name to captain obvious.
 
dullboy said:
naproxen (aleve) is a superior anti-inflamatory.


sounds like a sprain of some sort. dullboy is considering changing his elite name to captain obvious.
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I am going to go to the Doctor tomorrow if it isn't better, but I am going to try Aleve now.

I probably still have all my strength, cause the sprin is inside the forearm and not on a "joint".

I just don't want to go to the gym - start curling, and squirt someone in the eye with a mix of salene and blood when my arm burst open.


FUKIN KIDS

I love em' though
 
dullboy said:
naproxen (aleve) is a superior anti-inflamatory.


sounds like a sprain of some sort. dullboy is considering changing his elite name to captain obvious.
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does injecting it speed up the process?



JUST KIDDING "X"
 
itlnstln said:
does injecting it speed up the process?



JUST KIDDING "X"
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Yeah mainline it in the neck. lol Sorry about the legality issues, but I hate curve balls in life. Years ago when I was younger and more naive I would've helped the kid without a second thought. However, as I've grown older I've noticed that in the litigous society we live in today the nice guy often finishes last. :mix:
 
BigCracker said:
Yeah mainline it in the neck. lol Sorry about the legality issues, but I hate curve balls in life. Years ago when I was younger and more naive I would've helped the kid without a second thought. However, as I've grown older I've noticed that in the litigous society we live in today the nice guy often finishes last. :mix:
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I'll help someone in need and take the chance of finishing "last" anyday.
 
itlnstln said:
I'll help someone in need and take the chance of finishing "last" anyday.
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I used to feel that way before I had a house and had a bank account to lose. I'd rather be labled an asshole than a nice homeless guy. lol How am I doing so far? And was your injury worth helping the kid? Will you still feel that way if it requires big $$$ surgery to fix it?

This reminds me of a story about these 2 skinny deaf/mute guys that wanted me to carry their new $1500 entertainment system up 3 flights of stairs for them, but I'm not gonna thread jack.
 
BigCracker said:
I used to feel that way before I had a house and had a bank account to lose. I'd rather be labled an asshole than a nice homeless guy. lol How am I doing so far? And was your injury worth helping the kid? Will you still feel that way if it requires big $$$ surgery to fix it?

This reminds me of a story about these 2 skinny deaf/mute guys that wanted me to carry their new $1500 entertainment system up 3 flights of stairs for them, but I'm not gonna thread jack.
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If it leads to surgery for me instead of an innocent "child" losing his fingers, than yes, - and I'd do it again.
 
I have throughly analyzed your problem, and believe the problem can be solved if you would just stop being a fucking pussy.

J/K bro, probably busted a blood vessel. Doc won't tell you much, unless it's a couple weeks and nothing has improved. Then a m.r.i. might need to be done to find out if there is a blood clot. People do drop dead due to blood clots from freak accidents(altho those ppl are usually smokers).
 
nuthnbutfords said:
I have throughly analyzed your problem, and believe the problem can be solved if you would just stop being a fucking pussy.

J/K bro, probably busted a blood vessel. Doc won't tell you much, unless it's a couple weeks and nothing has improved. Then a m.r.i. might need to be done to find out if there is a blood clot. People do drop dead due to blood clots from freak accidents(altho those ppl are usually smokers).
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So a few busted blood vessels can cause swelling down to the wrist?
 
itlnstln said:
I'll keep this short

I was at the gym 2 days ago, and I was alone in the weight room, when I heard this small voice whimpering. I look over at the lat-stack and there's a kid with the tip of his fingers stuck between two of the lower plates (don't ask how)
I wasn't thinking and I just grabbed the cable above the stack, gave it a quick wrap around my forearm and yanked the stack off the kids finger.
I think "he's" OK.

But ME..............

yesterday I had a good sized rasberry - rope burn type contusion on inside of my forearm (palm facing up). It hurt pretty good, but nothin out of the ordinary.

I wake up today and my forarm is swollen (it appears with fluid) from about an inch from my elbow up to my swollen wrist. It you looked at me you wouldn't notice it - it's not a balloon. but it looks and responds to a finger-push like really swollen ankles.

I have full use of my lower arm, no strangth loss, and the only soreness is the "pressure" from the swelling.
Also - it's warm and pink.

I've iced it - doesn't do much - (feels nice) - but that's it

Anyone ever heard of ANYTHING like this?
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you may need to see a doc if not better.
 
thanks guys for the advice
The aleve took a lot of the pressure-pain away, I would say the swelling went down 15-20%

Again, you guys are the best - thanks for helping me out
 
Damn you are a good bro... Ya i'd definitely see a doctor. If it doesn't "hurt" that badly and no strength loss I couldn't see it being way too detrimental, but im no doctor.
 
Sorry bro, I thought you said something about some substantial bruising. Hmmm, maybe your sprained your forearm flexer(s)-if thats what it's called??? I sprained my pec once. Didn't feel it until the day after, but man it fucking hurt. You could possibly have strained it, or even possibly a small tear. If bruising doesn't start to discolor, and sweeling reduces, etc... def. see a doc. My aunt sprained her ankle once bowling. It did not get better, and by week two she dropped dead. No joke. A blood clot formed, etc... She was a smoker tho. Hope this helps.
 
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You did the right thing. That kid is probably grateful that you were there. If you would have went to get help first, he probably would have some serious damage to his hand.
Your arm sounds like it hurts pretty bad. It's probably swelling more than anything. But if the pain is real bad, go see a doctor. If you aren't one to abuse pain meds then by all means, take whatever he gives you until the pain goes away. Sounds nasty. I would go either way, just to make sure there's no problem.

Again, good thing you did bro. We all complain about guys like that in the gym who don't know what they are doing and how they are distracting. We were all newbies once. Maybe more of us should take time to help others. I remember something similiar happened to me when I was 18. My first time in a big commercial gym and I didn't know the olympic bar was 45lbs. I overloaded it, and got trapped doing close grip presses. A guy who looked like a vet came and helped me get it up and then without making me feel stupid helped me load a lighter weight on and then helped me with my set. If it weren't for him I probably would have been to embaressed to go back there again.

Besides all of that, how is the cycle going so far?
 
C3bodybuilding said:
You did the right thing. That kid is probably grateful that you were there. If you would have went to get help first, he probably would have some serious damage to his hand.
Your arm sounds like it hurts pretty bad. It's probably swelling more than anything. But if the pain is real bad, go see a doctor. If you aren't one to abuse pain meds then by all means, take whatever he gives you until the pain goes away. Sounds nasty. I would go either way, just to make sure there's no problem.

Again, good thing you did bro. We all complain about guys like that in the gym who don't know what they are doing and how they are distracting. We were all newbies once. Maybe more of us should take time to help others. I remember something similiar happened to me when I was 18. My first time in a big commercial gym and I didn't know the olympic bar was 45lbs. I overloaded it, and got trapped doing close grip presses. A guy who looked like a vet came and helped me get it up and then without making me feel stupid helped me load a lighter weight on and then helped me with my set. If it weren't for him I probably would have been to embaressed to go back there again.

Besides all of that, how is the cycle going so far?
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Here's the thing - there is no bruise - and it doesn't hurt too bad (just when I press on it) - it's just swollen like a sprained ankle, and where it's swollen, it's red in color, - not bad, just a little red. I can press my finger into my wrist, (away from the point of injury) and the skin doesn't pop back, (just like when someone retains water)

It's just REALLY weird - it's full of fluid, but I could definitely go workout.

What causes that much fluid buildup - is it some sort of sprain inside the forarm?
 
Could be a big hematoma forming. Had the same thing on my leg with my hiking accident last year.

Suggestion: bucket of ice water - think "slushy". Submerge that arm for as long as you can, probably 2-3 minutes to start. Take out; lather, rinse, repeat for 15 minutes. Keep up the alleve. Don't worry about much else (don't think in terms of flexibility/moving it for a day or two) initially.

Monitor carefully, consider a doc. If you decide to stick with the "self-repair" course, at least get to a Licensed Massage Therapist, and get a light massage done.

Good luck bro.
 
Sounds like white blood vessels that pooled in there when an atrophy happens, go to the doc in a day or so if the swelling is still major.
 
phatrr said:
Could be a big hematoma forming. Had the same thing on my leg with my hiking accident last year.

Suggestion: bucket of ice water - think "slushy". Submerge that arm for as long as you can, probably 2-3 minutes to start. Take out; lather, rinse, repeat for 15 minutes. Keep up the alleve. Don't worry about much else (don't think in terms of flexibility/moving it for a day or two) initially.

Monitor carefully, consider a doc. If you decide to stick with the "self-repair" course, at least get to a Licensed Massage Therapist, and get a light massage done.

Good luck bro.
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Thanks bro

just out of curiosity -why the "lather"????
 
no need to see a doc in this situation(if it's what it sounds like). If you have any considerable pain from pressure or rotation of you forearm in two-three days then take that thing to a doctor. For now though just keep up with the aleve for another day then try some muscle creams if any slight pain still exists.
 
itlnstln said:
Thanks bro

just out of curiosity -why the "lather"????
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Sorry - shorthand from my other life. "Lather, rinse, repeat" is from the shampoo bottle, and represents any process that requires repetition of the same steps to reach the goal.
 
phatrr said:
Sorry - shorthand from my other life. "Lather, rinse, repeat" is from the shampoo bottle, and represents any process that requires repetition of the same steps to reach the goal.
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lmao - thanks
 
itlnstln said:
I'll keep this short

I was at the gym 2 days ago, and I was alone in the weight room, when I heard this small voice whimpering. I look over at the lat-stack and there's a kid with the tip of his fingers stuck between two of the lower plates (don't ask how)
I wasn't thinking and I just grabbed the cable above the stack, gave it a quick wrap around my forearm and yanked the stack off the kids finger.
I think "he's" OK.

But ME..............

yesterday I had a good sized rasberry - rope burn type contusion on inside of my forearm (palm facing up). It hurt pretty good, but nothin out of the ordinary.

I wake up today and my forarm is swollen (it appears with fluid) from about an inch from my elbow up to my swollen wrist. It you looked at me you wouldn't notice it - it's not a balloon. but it looks and responds to a finger-push like really swollen ankles.

I have full use of my lower arm, no strangth loss, and the only soreness is the "pressure" from the swelling.
Also - it's warm and pink.

I've iced it - doesn't do much - (feels nice) - but that's it

Anyone ever heard of ANYTHING like this?
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does the swollen area stay pitted after removing your fingers from pressing on it. if so how many seconds? also is it hot to the touch?
 
OH, and most importantly: good on ya for helping out a youngun in need. Glad that you were there to lend the assist.
 
phatrr said:
OH, and most importantly: good on ya for helping out a youngun in need. Glad that you were there to lend the assist.
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took my breath away - he wasn't a lifter - he was about 5yrs old - had wandered in from the pool area.

the pin on the stack must have been caught in the between spot where the stack doesn't come all the way back down - and he must have knocked it loose.

He'll probably never go near a weight again
 
BigCracker said:
Try some Aleve to reduce the swelling (along with ice) . K to you for saving the kid-I just hope his parents don't try to sue you now. After reading the story a few year back about the guy that got sued for pulling someone from a car crash just seconds before it blew up I wouldn't have been too quick to help. I probably wouldv'e had one of the gym employees do it.
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Some states have good samaritan laws to protect you from BS like that. That way of you pull a weight off someone's hand, adminster first aid that you have been trained for such as CPR, etc you will be OK. Check the laws in your state - someone might need your help one day or vice-versa.
 
say111 said:
does the swollen area stay pitted after removing your fingers from pressing on it. if so how many seconds? also is it hot to the touch?
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1/2 way down my forearm - all the way to my wrist - if I push - it stays pitted for about 30 seconds.

It is warm to the touch
 
go see a f-ing doctor... the pink and warm part of your description is something to worry about that COULD indicate infection
 
dtsnow2000 said:
go see a f-ing doctor... the pink and warm part of your description is something to worry about that COULD indicate infection
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it's only warm when the swelling was bad -earlier.

It's barely warm now after the Aleve
 
itlnstln said:
took my breath away - he wasn't a lifter - he was about 5yrs old - had wandered in from the pool area.

the pin on the stack must have been caught in the between spot where the stack doesn't come all the way back down - and he must have knocked it loose.

He'll probably never go near a weight again
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Shit dude-I feel like an asshole now. When you said kid I automatically thought 16 yrs old, not some 1st grader. I would've helped the kid too no matter what-but I probably would regret the broken hand/assault charge/ lawsuit I got from punching his irresponsible parent in the face.
 
nuevo laredo said:
Some states have good samaritan laws to protect you from BS like that. That way of you pull a weight off someone's hand, adminster first aid that you have been trained for such as CPR, etc you will be OK. Check the laws in your state - someone might need your help one day or vice-versa.
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PLEASE - let the legal part of this post go - i don't worry about stuff like that.

If you spend your whole life, looking behind you - covering your ass - how will you ever see where you are going?
 
BigCracker said:
Shit dude-I feel like an asshole now. When you said kid I automatically thought 16 yrs old, not some 1st grader. I would've helped the kid too no matter what-but I probably would regret the broken hand/assault charge/ lawsuit I got from punching his irresponsible parent in the face.
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THAT we can agree on, my friend
 
Your a good bro for what you did.

I would give it 2 more days. Clean it with alcohol...as hopefully you did 1st if it was cut at all...and if does not improve then you might want to see that doc. Just as a precaution.
 
PolfaJelfa said:
Your a good bro for what you did.

I would give it 2 more days. Clean it with alcohol...as hopefully you did 1st if it was cut at all...and if does not improve then you might want to see that doc. Just as a precaution.
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There was no break in the skin - that's why I don't think it's infected.
 
I wouldnt worry about it bro. Give it time. Time heals all. If you feel something is not right though...then dont hesitate to see doc. We are not looking at it you know..so hard to help.
 
PolfaJelfa said:
I wouldnt worry about it bro. Give it time. Time heals all. If you feel something is not right though...then dont hesitate to see doc. We are not looking at it you know..so hard to help.
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if it's just swollen a little tomorrow, - can I lift?

As I said there's no loss of strength.

It's "barely" uncomfortable to do forearm wrist curls - so nothing "broken"

it's jsut the swelling - but i guess it's just the body protecting itself.
 
Do legs or something tommorow to give it time to heal. What i would do. You would probibaly be fine training upper body....but why risk it?
 
PolfaJelfa said:
Do legs or something tommorow to give it time to heal. What i would do. You would probibaly be fine training upper body....but why risk it?
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Cause I don't always od the right thing
 
hankes64 said:
you could always drain it greg valentino style...
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I've done that before with a swollen leg - drew about 5 syringes of water out of it
 
itlnstln said:
PLEASE - let the legal part of this post go - i don't worry about stuff like that.

If you spend your whole life, looking behind you - covering your ass - how will you ever see where you are going?
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You clearly don't hesitate to help so it should be obvious I wasn't talking to you - I was responding to cracker. Maybe I should have quoted him to make that clear. So let's leave that part of this thread there for him.

On the true subject of this thread, play it safe and go to a freaking doctor. In the heat of the moment and with the adrenaline you may have done more damage than you realize.

Good luck.
 
nuevo laredo said:
Holy sheeite!!!!!
:worried:
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Young
STUPID

and should NEVER be done
 
itlnstln said:
if it's just swollen a little tomorrow, - can I lift?
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Don't lift when it's still swollen. If the swelling increases tomorrow, you need to see a doctor.
 
Mr.X said:
Don't lift when it's still swollen. If the swelling increases tomorrow, you need to see a doctor.
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do you have any experience with what I've described?
 
itlnstln said:
1/2 way down my forearm - all the way to my wrist - if I push - it stays pitted for about 30 seconds.

It is warm to the touch
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it is definitely fluid build up of some sort. my concern would be the edema might or might not be related to what happened. I would go to the Dr. to see if it could be a thrombus (blood clot), or maybe cellulitis, in which case you will need some iv antibiotics. Dont put it off to long. If the area is tender to the touch, red, edematous (swollen). I would hace some level of concern. In a case that it is cellulitis, to long w/o treatment could lead to permanent damage. Think about it this way, to find out that it is nothing at all is alot less expensive than finding out to late that it could have been resolved easily if caught early enough.
 
say111 said:
it is definitely fluid build up of some sort. my concern would be the edema might or might not be related to what happened. I would go to the Dr. to see if it could be a thrombus (blood clot), or maybe cellulitis, in which case you will need some iv antibiotics. Dont put it off to long. If the area is tender to the touch, red, edematous (swollen). I would hace some level of concern. In a case that it is cellulitis, to long w/o treatment could lead to permanent damage. Think about it this way, to find out that it is nothing at all is alot less expensive than finding out to late that it could have been resolved easily if caught early enough.
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can a blood clot be caused by a quick strangle to the forearm?
 
say111 said:
it is definitely fluid build up of some sort. my concern would be the edema might or might not be related to what happened. I would go to the Dr. to see if it could be a thrombus (blood clot), or maybe cellulitis, in which case you will need some iv antibiotics. Dont put it off to long. If the area is tender to the touch, red, edematous (swollen). I would hace some level of concern. In a case that it is cellulitis, to long w/o treatment could lead to permanent damage. Think about it this way, to find out that it is nothing at all is alot less expensive than finding out to late that it could have been resolved easily if caught early enough.
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Any cures for minor edema?

I notice I'm retaiing a decent amount of water in my body from my cycle along with this - should use the normal procedures I normally use to drop water?
 
itlnstln said:
Any cures for minor edema?

I notice I'm retaiing a decent amount of water in my body from my cycle along with this - should use the normal procedures I normally use to drop water?
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1) a blood clot (DVT) can cause a strangulation effect which can lead to an edematous build up in the area it is located. If it is a blood clot you do not want to diurese anything, due to the fact that dropping fluid out of the vascular space will cause the blood to be thicker and create larger clots.
2)Is the skin getting hard to the touch. If it is GO TO THE DR. It is cellulitis.
3)If you want a mild diuretic try about 400 mg caffeine and 5000mg vit. C. Both are mild diuretics.
4)I do not recommend diuresing yourself though. make sure its not a dvt.
 
say111 said:
1) a blood clot (DVT) can cause a strangulation effect which can lead to an edematous build up in the area it is located. If it is a blood clot you do not want to diurese anything, due to the fact that dropping fluid out of the vascular space will cause the blood to be thicker and create larger clots.
2)Is the skin getting hard to the touch. If it is GO TO THE DR. It is cellulitis.
3)If you want a mild diuretic try about 400 mg caffeine and 5000mg vit. C. Both are mild diuretics.
4)I do not recommend diuresing yourself though. make sure its not a dvt.
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Skin is "very soft" not hard or dry at all. just stretched out a little.
 
say111 said:
is it painful to touch?
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Not at all - just at the small area where I have the samll bruise - but that's gonna hurt. The rest of the forearm/wrist feels normal, just swollen
 
itlnstln said:
Not at all - just at the small area where I have the samll bruise - but that's gonna hurt. The rest of the forearm/wrist feels normal, just swollen
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where is the bruise at?
 
say111 said:
where is the bruise at?
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right in the center of the forearm - palm facing up - right where it got strangled for a plit second
 
itlnstln said:
PLEASE - let the legal part of this post go - i don't worry about stuff like that.

If you spend your whole life, looking behind you - covering your ass - how will you ever see where you are going?
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I once overheard that exact same quote coming from cell block E. :p
 
BigCracker said:
I once overheard that exact same quote coming from cell block E. :p
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probably my Uncle's before he "passed" - John G. - (1940-2002) Rest in peace "Uncle J."
 
BigCracker said:
No more wanking for you. Better get yourself a shop vac.
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it's my left forearm and I'm right handed - no worries
 
itlnstln said:
right in the center of the forearm - palm facing up - right where it got strangled for a plit second
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It sounds to me like you may have some venous damage. If that is the case taking diuretics or anti-inflamatories like aleive or ibuprofen wont help much. although they might help some especially combined. Try this, cold pack 15 minutes (no longer as it can start causing tissue damage). 5 minutes off. Then moist heat 20 minutes. then let rest for the rest of the hour. then repeat. also take two caffeine (works as a vasoconstricter) and 5000 mg vit. c. Both of these together will help pull off some of the fluid. Ibuprofen 800-1000 mg, this is an anti-inflamatory dose. No nore often than every 6 hours. Let me know how this works for you.
 
itlnstln said:
can a blood clot be caused by a quick strangle to the forearm?
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Prolly not a clot. What can happen in this kind of situation to form a clot is that you'll get a hematoma (fancy word for a bruise). That big-ass bruise means the blood is pooling, and it might clot as it sits there. Then when it does drain you can have the clot travel to bad places...that's why it's important to ice the fuck out of the injury early, keep the aleve going, and encourage circulation to return after a couple days.

The good news is (as I found out too late to help me) that if you do end up with a large hematoma, they can drain it pretty painlessly via laser surgery.

On another note: Hopefully, your actions/appearance/demeanor will turn the situation around in the kid's mind, and he might be inspired to lift rather than be afraid. Good thing you were there.
 
bro what

colour is it
is it hot
s it sore
can you still do everything with it

- if it is red and hot then id be a little concerned these are the signs of thrombosis- clot
- if it isnt particularly hor but the other symptoms abovea re mention likjely it is a heamatoma, bsiaclly from trauma blood vessels burst and blood collects in area. can resolve naturally take some time or can drain

other diagnosis

1. torn forearm unlkely if have function
2. sprained elbow or wrist agin unoikely if you still have function
3. rope burn possible anything on the skin any blmishes marks etc

but see a doctor dude- if i were you i know it is a forear but still request a d-dimer test test fro a clot very abvisable just to rule it out. it is a heamatoma depending on size draininage/ leave it id always oft fr no intervention and review and wait and seee. tis your and the docs call
 
just an update - I woke up this morning and the swelling is down about 60%.
Skins not as tight, due to the fluid loss.
Funny thing is - I can actually feel the injury a little more now that the fluid is not there as much
 
itlnstln said:
just an update - I woke up this morning and the swelling is down about 60%.
Skins not as tight, due to the fluid loss.
Funny thing is - I can actually feel the injury a little more now that the fluid is not there as much
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Rest, ice, and anti inflams-keep doing what you're doing. Spend the week hitting legs, calves, and abs.
 
BigCracker said:
Rest, ice, and anti inflams-keep doing what you're doing. Spend the week hitting legs, calves, and abs.
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i think it's getting better.

You metnioned earlier that you have no living relatives yet - if you're serious - you got one left....................right here.

Thanks for everything bro
 
itlnstln said:
I'll keep this short

I was at the gym 2 days ago, and I was alone in the weight room, when I heard this small voice whimpering. I look over at the lat-stack and there's a kid with the tip of his fingers stuck between two of the lower plates (don't ask how)
I wasn't thinking and I just grabbed the cable above the stack, gave it a quick wrap around my forearm and yanked the stack off the kids finger.
I think "he's" OK.

But ME..............

yesterday I had a good sized rasberry - rope burn type contusion on inside of my forearm (palm facing up). It hurt pretty good, but nothin out of the ordinary.

I wake up today and my forarm is swollen (it appears with fluid) from about an inch from my elbow up to my swollen wrist. It you looked at me you wouldn't notice it - it's not a balloon. but it looks and responds to a finger-push like really swollen ankles.

I have full use of my lower arm, no strangth loss, and the only soreness is the "pressure" from the swelling.
Also - it's warm and pink.

I've iced it - doesn't do much - (feels nice) - but that's it

Anyone ever heard of ANYTHING like this?
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That's why you should always aspirate bro...


j/k. I don't think that could be something too bad...maybe was just a tendon and that's going to improve within a few days.,..good luck bro!
 
DJ_UFO said:
That's why you should always aspirate bro...


j/k. I don't think that could be something too bad...maybe was just a tendon and that's going to improve within a few days.,..good luck bro!
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you fuck........LOL
 
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