I have the weirdest medical issues... WTF? - Page 3

Silock · 05-02-2007, 05:36 PM

So, I noticed after working out yesterday afternoon that my left forearm was quite swollen. At first, I thought, man, this working out stuff really works, but it kept getting bigger. I gave it a few hours, but the swelling didn't go down. There's a lot of fluid in my forearm, as I can press my fingers into my arm and it retains the imprint for a good 10 seconds before it goes away. I tried ice and compression, but it didn't go away.

So, I went to the doc. Two different doctors had no idea what caused it. I got x-rays and an ultrasound looking for blood clots, but everything was clear. Blood test came back and all my levels were well-within normal. So, I'm now taking a little ibuprofen, trying some heat and ice, and going back on Friday for a followup. And they told me no more working out until it goes away.

WTF?

**Donger** · 05-02-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

That would depend entirely on the diagnosis.

Well, since I'm hyper-allergic to mosquito bites and I was once bitten on the penis (by a mosquito) as a boy, I'll let you draw your own conclusions.

Floridafan · 05-02-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

So, I noticed after working out yesterday afternoon that my left forearm was quite swollen. At first, I thought, man, this working out stuff really works, but it kept getting bigger. I gave it a few hours, but the swelling didn't go down. There's a lot of fluid in my forearm, as I can press my fingers into my arm and it retains the imprint for a good 10 seconds before it goes away. I tried ice and compression, but it didn't go away.

So, I went to the doc. Two different doctors had no idea what caused it. I got x-rays and an ultrasound looking for blood clots, but everything was clear. Blood test came back and all my levels were well-within normal. So, I'm now taking a little ibuprofen, trying some heat and ice, and going back on Friday for a followup. And they told me no more working out until it goes away.

WTF?

I can press my fingers into my arm and it retains the imprint for a good 10 seconds before it goes away.

Sounds like pitting edema to me. FWIW

Silock · 05-02-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Floridafan

I can press my fingers into my arm and it retains the imprint for a good 10 seconds before it goes away.

Sounds like pitting edema to me. FWIW

Right, but the question is "why is it happening?"

**KcMizzou** · 05-02-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Well, since I'm hyper-allergic to mosquito bites and I was once bitten on the penis (by a mosquito) as a boy, I'll let you draw your own conclusions.

That'll teach you not to whip that thing out all willy-nilly.

Mr. Plow · 05-02-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

You should have invested in a bottle of lotion.

Damn. 5 days of dry rubbing and NOW you tell me.

**Iowanian** · 05-02-2007, 07:06 PM

Maybe the GHB turned your forearm muscle into erectile tissue.

Try rubbing your arm up and down really fast.

**Donger** · 05-02-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

That'll teach you not to whip that thing out all willy-nilly.

Bastard flew up my short leg and stuck me. Kind of embarrassing, considering my mother made me go to the doctor.

Mr. Plow · 05-02-2007, 07:11 PM

It was a million to one shot doc, I swear.

booger · 05-02-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Bastard flew up my short leg and stuck me. Kind of embarrassing, considering my mother made me go to the doctor.

That's just awful.

I found a tick on my ball bag once. Came home from fishing and took a poop and noticed it trying to burry its head in between the twins.

booger · 05-02-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Right, but the question is "why is it happening?"

does it burn when you pee?

tiptap · 05-02-2007, 08:26 PM

Are your lymph nodes swollen under your arm pit?

tooge · 05-03-2007, 08:34 AM

Google Lymphadenitis. It is probably what you have going on, or lymphedema. Either way it will require steroids to resolve it.

Silock · 05-03-2007, 11:45 AM

Saw my regular doc this morning. He spent about 20 minutes on the checkup, going over anything the other two doctors might have missed. He said it's obviously fluid, but it's not blood, because there would be bruising by now. It's not a blood clot, because there's no pain. It's not anything to do with my lymph nodes, because if there were an obstruction, he'd be able to feel it. His best guess was that I tore the bursa sac in my elbow (the one that holds all the lubricating fluid) and that it's leaking all the fluid into my arm. I'm supposed to go see him on Monday for another follow-up, or go to the emergency room if there's pain and increased swelling. No more lifting weights for 4-6 weeks until it heals. I can now officially do jack shit as far as exercising goes. ****.

Mr. Plow · 05-03-2007, 11:56 AM

Ouch, I tore my sack.

**Rain Man** · 05-03-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Saw my regular doc this morning. He spent about 20 minutes on the checkup, going over anything the other two doctors might have missed. He said it's obviously fluid, but it's not blood, because there would be bruising by now. It's not a blood clot, because there's no pain. It's not anything to do with my lymph nodes, because if there were an obstruction, he'd be able to feel it. His best guess was that I tore the bursa sac in my elbow (the one that holds all the lubricating fluid) and that it's leaking all the fluid into my arm. I'm supposed to go see him on Monday for another follow-up, or go to the emergency room if there's pain and increased swelling. No more lifting weights for 4-6 weeks until it heals. I can now officially do jack shit as far as exercising goes. ****.

Did you ask him to test you for elephantiasis?

05-02-2007, 05:36 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I have the weirdest medical issues... WTF? So, I noticed after working out yesterday afternoon that my left forearm was quite swollen. At first, I thought, man, this working out stuff really works, but it kept getting bigger. I gave it a few hours, but the swelling didn't go down. There's a lot of fluid in my forearm, as I can press my fingers into my arm and it retains the imprint for a good 10 seconds before it goes away. I tried ice and compression, but it didn't go away. So, I went to the doc. Two different doctors had no idea what caused it. I got x-rays and an ultrasound looking for blood clots, but everything was clear. Blood test came back and all my levels were well-within normal. So, I'm now taking a little ibuprofen, trying some heat and ice, and going back on Friday for a followup. And they told me no more working out until it goes away. WTF?
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05-03-2007, 08:34 AM	#42
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05-03-2007, 11:45 AM	#43
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Saw my regular doc this morning. He spent about 20 minutes on the checkup, going over anything the other two doctors might have missed. He said it's obviously fluid, but it's not blood, because there would be bruising by now. It's not a blood clot, because there's no pain. It's not anything to do with my lymph nodes, because if there were an obstruction, he'd be able to feel it. His best guess was that I tore the bursa sac in my elbow (the one that holds all the lubricating fluid) and that it's leaking all the fluid into my arm. I'm supposed to go see him on Monday for another follow-up, or go to the emergency room if there's pain and increased swelling. No more lifting weights for 4-6 weeks until it heals. I can now officially do jack shit as far as exercising goes. ****.
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05-03-2007, 11:56 AM	#44
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