if infection what to tell doc

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 08:46 PM

if i had to go to the doctors for a possible site infection what should i tell doc?

**LoggedOut** · 04-22-2005, 08:49 PM

unsterile b12 injection

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 08:50 PM

yea but why would i be injection b12?

**Aboot** · 04-22-2005, 08:50 PM

The truth, or barring that, you were giving yourself a b12 shot. I doubt he'll believe it but it's good enough.

**Aboot** · 04-22-2005, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Paulywalnuts446

yea but why would i be injection b12?

Health, appetite. Just say you were trying to gain weight and needed to boost your appetite.

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 08:53 PM

no i thinl i have an infection b/c like 4 days ago i injected 1cc of test and when i pulled out i bleed pretty good so i thought i just nicked a vein then 2 days latter i got sick with what i thought was a cold, but as ive been reading it might be infected cause its kind of red and i have a fever.

**symatech** · 04-22-2005, 08:53 PM

when I got an infection I just told him the truth. he gave me a quick lecture then antibiotics.

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 08:54 PM

what kind of a doctor should i go to sports doctor? hospitale?

**powerlifter** · 04-22-2005, 08:55 PM

the skin poppers here in my ER always claim it is a "spider bite"

**symatech** · 04-22-2005, 08:55 PM

I just looked at family practices covered by my insurance and went there. but you could go to a hospital if it's that bad. but it probably isnt considering I waited until my entire right leg was swollen before I went to the doc.

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by powerlifter

the skin poppers here in my ER always claim it is a "spider bite"

i guees i could use that one? what about bee sting?

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 09:06 PM

i just talked to my friend and when he got infected the doc prescribed pills, and im going to get them tomorrow and start on them.

**newbrew** · 04-22-2005, 09:07 PM

Say you sat on a nail.

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by newbrew

Say you sat on a nail.

oh forgot to tell u its in my delt

i dot think that would work to good

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Paulywalnuts446

no i thinl i have an infection b/c like 4 days ago i injected 1cc of test and when i pulled out i bleed pretty good so i thought i just nicked a vein then 2 days latter i got sick with what i thought was a cold, but as ive been reading it might be infected cause its kind of red and i have a fever.

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**monster.** · 04-22-2005, 09:22 PM

Yea i'd tell him the truth, tell him.. "Doc, just shut the fuk up for a second and listen... Ok i'm on right now, and i need some antibiotics, or i'll **** my cycle up, and you don't want that to happen ((make sure you are looking dead at his face when you say this)) So be a nice guy and hand over the fuking antibiotics, and while your at it.. cut me a perscription for some accutane, so i can get the ball rolling!!!!"

you know, thats probally what i would say.. maybe leave out the f-word..

LOLLLLL

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-22-2005, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by monster.

Yea i'd tell him the truth, tell him.. "Doc, just shut the fuk up for a second and listen... Ok i'm on right now, and i need some antibiotics, or i'll **** my cycle up, and you don't want that to happen ((make sure you are looking dead at his face when you say this)) So be a nice guy and hand over the fuking antibiotics, and while your at it.. cut me a perscription for some accutane, so i can get the ball rolling!!!!"

you know, thats probally what i would say.. maybe leave out the f-word..

LOLLLLL

i guess that would work

**The Baron** · 04-22-2005, 10:04 PM

Your doc needs to know everything. Don't presume that this or that piece of information is not important in your treatment! Tell him everything, so he can do his job.

**jo150** · 04-22-2005, 10:13 PM

When I got an infection I just kept taking advil to reduce the pain, fever, and swelling. I had to take it every 4-5 hours (2 pills), but it finally went away after like 3-4 days. I still had a lump for a while but now it is almost completely gone. I had one on my quad and @$$. people say that you will have to get it cut into and drained but that is only if it is really really bad. Like on the verge of loosing a limb. LOL. I am sure you will be fine.

**newbrew** · 04-22-2005, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by The Baron

Your doc needs to know everything. Don't presume that this or that piece of information is not important in your treatment! Tell him everything, so he can do his job.

I agree, and disagree.

If you think your job may be on the line because of it (mine would) then it may be a good idea to keep it hush. Also, if your doc charts or passes on your steroid usage, you can kiss your insurance goodbye.

**sp9** · 04-22-2005, 11:49 PM

Not sure its a smart thing to do but I keep my own antibiotics on hand.

I live near a biological warfare base and I qualify for a certain antibiotic that helps with anthrax so I personally would try running the antibiotic myself before having anything entered on my medical records.

Never had an infection before but I am all about risk management when it comes to that. Always perfect injection procedures, in addtion I love long esters in order to limit injections to twice a week.

**sp9** · 04-22-2005, 11:55 PM

This is a legal form for a doc to review and write you a script for cipro.

https://www.net-dr.com/order/cipro.htm

If approved they fill from a pharmacy in NY and it comes to your doorstep.

Assuming you are in the US.

**newbrew** · 04-23-2005, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by sp9

This is a legal form for a doc to review and write you a script for cipro.

https://www.net-dr.com/order/cipro.htm

If approved they fill from a pharmacy in NY and it comes to your doorstep.

Assuming you are in the US.

Good post.

As far as an anti biotic, will/does it work similar to any other anti-biotic a doctor may prescribe for an infection?

I don't know much about anti biotics and how they work as far as different brands/types/strengths.

**Tjelle** · 04-23-2005, 12:11 PM

tell him everything, he cant talkto anyone about it because of the confidensiallety(sp?)
law. as long as u are notgoingto hurtanyone or your self he cant say ****...

**Paulywalnuts446** · 04-23-2005, 04:34 PM

infection update..
well i woke up this morning and my arm was alittle sore still but the redness is not there, there is no hardness or lump, but im still sick , so maby im just sick or it might be from the test E. cause i heard you could get flu like symptoms from it and the last shot i took was only test. but im on my tenth week so i dont know why i would get sick now? i took some ibprofien that i had from a earlier infection from a cut and dayquil. im going to my freinds house to pick up some pills the doc perscribed him when he got an infection from his neelde, ill post the name when i get it but i might not even take it and just stick to ibprofien.