I have the weirdest medical issues... WTF?

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?

elvomito · 05-02-2007, 05:37 PM

antifreeze!

seriously, you may have valve problems in your veins

**Rain Man** · 05-02-2007, 05:39 PM

I'll bet you've got elephantiasis.

58-4ever · 05-02-2007, 05:41 PM

You have a second penis growing in your arm. Congrats dude.

**Donger** · 05-02-2007, 05:41 PM

That happened to my penis once. Ends up that it was a mosquito bite.

I was devastated.

**Mr. Kotter** · 05-02-2007, 05:42 PM

It's a rare STD. Your dick will fall off by morning.

Sorry dude.

Demonpenz · 05-02-2007, 05:43 PM

drink more whiskey and less working out

JBucc · 05-02-2007, 05:43 PM

Poke a hole in it and let all the fluid squirt out. That's what the vet did to my dogs foot when it got really swollen.

siberian khatru · 05-02-2007, 05:43 PM

Masturbate with your right hand for a change.

58-4ever · 05-02-2007, 05:43 PM

Your soul is trying to escape your body. DON'T LET IT!!!

JBucc · 05-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Give your partner a reach-around with your right hand for a change.

FYP

Silock · 05-02-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvomito

antifreeze!

seriously, you may have valve problems in your veins

Ultrasound discounted that. Everything is flowing freely and my veins aren't stiff or anything.

It's weird.

Silock · 05-02-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Masturbate with your right hand for a change.

I masturbate with my mouth! FTW!

bogie · 05-02-2007, 05:54 PM

Come on! You people kill me.

**Rain Man** · 05-02-2007, 05:57 PM

I'm sure it's elephantiasis. Have you been bitten by a mosquito in a third-world country in the past few months?

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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05-02-2007, 05:57 PM	#15
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