I need this like a hole in the head...

[aearwen2]

I dunno why he pulls this at this time of year...

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[nelyo_russandol]

Good thoughts and a hug going your way...

[surgicalsteel]

Those seemingly minor puncture wounds can unfortunately turn into life-threatening and limb-threatening infections, so I hope he's gotten it checked out!

[aearwen2]

Yes, we're back from his GP's office. He got a shot of a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and enough samples of follow-up oral doses to hopefully take care of the problem. I'm to watch the leg and keep tabs on the temp for the next few - and call if the fever spikes don't let up.

I'm tempted that whenever he gets ANY injury to the lower leg simply to call the Dr. "just in case", but Dr. Jones mentioned that there's no guarantee that things will go south. The fun part will be making SURE I keep tabs on Hubby's health, and don't trust that he will (1) underplay any injury or (2) call the Dr himself.

Why is it that men turn into mental/emotional toddlers the moment they get something wrong with them?? Or try to hide things? Sheesh!!!

[surgicalsteel]

Because they're men.

But seriously, the only forequarter amputation I've ever done started out as a minor puncture wound from a palm frond to a guy's upper arm. Turned into necrotizing fasciitis (the 'flesh-eating bacteria' infection), and he lost his arm at the shoulder and almost lost his life. So if those fever spikes don't come down or the redness is spreading or there are blisters forming - or (God forbid) blackish discoloration of the skin - don't wait around.

[aearwen2]

Well, the update is that he's in the hospital.

After the shot and oral antibiotics did less than no good, the leg got worse, and his temp continued to hover between 101° and 102°, I call the doctor, who told me to haul him to the ER. ER doc took one look at the leg and said "he's going in for the IV antibiotics - be about 5 days or so, maybe a week." Good news: he wasn't septic yet. Yippee.

However, comma: if Hubby EVER pulls this again, I WILL strangle him - after I ream him a new one and skin him alive.

[jkahane]

Sorry to hear about his condition, Mar dear, but glad to hear the doc appointment went well, and will hopefully straighten the situation out.

Oh, and in answer to your question... Because we're men. It's what we do. :)

[aearwen2]

Shot didn't work; he's in the hospital as of yesterday afternoon.

And I will strangle him if he ever pulls this again.

[jkahane]

Damn, Mar. This is sad and frustrating to hear. :(

Keep us informed about his health and status, please. And take care of yourself, and be well. :)

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[rhapsody11]

*sends smiles your way*

But jeez, I hope he's on the mend soon!

[virtuella]

Hope it'll all get sorted soon!