I feel nawshus too.
Medical Question for Dr. Skunky
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I have had a torn meniscus in my knee and you seem to be describing the pain I went through - especially at night. Please make sure you get to that doctor - if necessary go to the ER. I put up with pain way too long. It is amazing after my surgery how much better it is. It is great to walk like a normal person again.
Take Care!!!!!
I have had a torn meniscus in my knee and you seem to be describing the pain I went through - especially at night. Please make sure you get to that doctor - if necessary go to the ER. I put up with pain way too long. It is amazing after my surgery how much better it is. It is great to walk like a normal person again.
Take Care!!!!!
I'm almost sure it is too. I go this afternoon. Did you see a doc in your area or down here near me?
Hubby had a meniscal tear that was very painful. Sounds similar to the pain you're describing as well. Arthroscopic repair took about an hour, photos included. Good thing for good insurance. Hopefully, you got some.;-) He got this cool ice pack attached to a thermos of ice water that he raised and lowered every 20 minutes or so after surgery. It did fix the pain. Stairs really killed him preop. They had him up walking without crutches by 2 days post op. 
All better now. 
Hang in there gull. Glad you got your appt. moved up!
All better now. Hang in there gull. Glad you got your appt. moved up!
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Went to Orthopedic Associates in Arlington Heights. - Right on Central and Arthur. There is about6 of them in there. They have operated on both my knees already - too many years of playing basketball back when I was young!!!!!
Hubby had a meniscal tear that was very painful. Sounds similar to the pain you're describing as well. Arthroscopic repair took about an hour, photos included. Good thing for good insurance. Hopefully, you got some.;-) He got this cool ice pack attached to a thermos of ice water that he raised and lowered every 20 minutes or so after surgery. It did fix the pain. Stairs really killed him preop. They had him up walking without crutches by 2 days post op.
Stairs are bad but sleep is the killer. Thanks for your well-wishes!
I'm going to the practice on N. AH Rd., near Oakton St. Been there 3 times for the 3x my son has broken his arm! :shock: My physical therapist recommended a dr. that specializes in knees.
Good luck! Hope it's not a big deal and that you're feeling better soon.
Oh, I was catching up on posts. Missed the one on the orthotics. I'm on my second pair, and they haven't helped a bit. Now I not only have heel pain, but the left side of my left foot and even my toes hurt now!
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I do feel sorry for him, but I am concerned about myself being at risk by touching what he has touched (not to mention others who don't know that they need to be careful around him). I'm sure I've probably had a student with HIV, but HIV can't be caught through casual contact. Actually one of my hairdressers got AIDS -- we had been friends for years (he went to school with my sister, his parents went to our church, his dad was my dad's architect, etc.) -- and I didn't stop having him do my hair until I had to (he died
). The bacteria that he harbors can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses. It can even turn into necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, as well as cause meningitis. I discussed this with a Ph.D. microbiologist. She told me that if the lesion is open, it may be harboring a variety of organisms. She said that bacteria which produce spores can survive quite a long time (hundreds of years) in dry conditions and can even survive boiling for hours. Since there is no way of knowing how many different bacteria may be in the lesion, she said to try to avoid touching anything the student touches. She said that most staphylococci and streptococci would probably die in a few days, but that I can't count on others expiring so quickly. She said that the student should have the lesion covered when around others, with an antibiotic dressing on it. (Student refused to do this when asked by the VP). She advised me to take prophylactic antibiotics, which my doctor had already prescribed.
I would be worried too (as I usually always am anyway). I'm trying to understand tho, why wouldn't this student WANT to bandage this? Like Seacrestkristi said, you'd think he would do anything he could to prevent those around him from the dangers, and the feeling of being ostracized by others? So sad for him to have this burden but he is responsible for others around him.I do feel sorry for him, but I am concerned about myself being at risk by touching what he has touched (not to mention others who don't know that they need to be careful around him). I'm sure I've probably had a student with HIV, but HIV can't be caught through casual contact. Actually one of my hairdressers got AIDS -- we had been friends for years (he went to school with my sister, his parents went to our church, his dad was my dad's architect, etc.) -- and I didn't stop having him do my hair until I had to (he died
The bacteria that he harbors can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses. It can even turn into necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, as well as cause meningitis. I discussed this with a Ph.D. microbiologist. She told me that if the lesion is open, it may be harboring a variety of organisms. She said that bacteria which produce spores can survive quite a long time (hundreds of years) in dry conditions and can even survive boiling for hours. Since there is no way of knowing how many different bacteria may be in the lesion, she said to try to avoid touching anything the student touches. She said that most staphylococci and streptococci would probably die in a few days, but that I can't count on others expiring so quickly. She said that the student should have the lesion covered when around others, with an antibiotic dressing on it. (Student refused to do this when asked by the VP). She advised me to take prophylactic antibiotics, which my doctor had already prescribed.
Seacrestkristi-I lay the blame at the parent's feet. If my kid had a carbuncle on his neck, I would make it a priority to have it addressed. I don't think cost is an issue. He could have it addressed probably free of charge at Grady in Atlanta. If the kid is insured, double shame on the parents for not intervening as an incision and drainage procedure for an open abscess oozing MRSA pus will be covered all day, every day. I don't think it is different in principle to some parents letting their kid get a big tatoo on his neck that is visible, thereby assuring him all manner of discrimination, except a tatoo like that suggests poor judgement while an open wound screams poor hygiene and total lack of concern regarding the health of others.:angry: