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jinx · 08-11-2008, 09:00 PM

I had a series of shots when I got it head-to-toe as a kid Els... and then didn't get it again until 2 or 3 years ago, and even that was 1 or 2 blisters here and there. Not sure of it was the shots (don't know what they were, could ask mom if you care) or the massive case, but tromping thru the woods unaffected for decades was worth either.

TheMercenary · 08-11-2008, 09:05 PM

Decadron.

Elspode · 08-11-2008, 09:58 PM

All I know is its nasty. Been ten hours since the shot, and I don't have as much improvement as I'd hoped for. Gonna be pissed if I needed pills, too, and don't have 'em already.

TheMercenary · 08-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Shot gives you the boost, the pills keep you stable and atenuates the swelling (antigen response). You will gain weight with the pills but it goes away when you stop taking them. Usually tappered dose steroids like prednisone.

Elspode · 08-12-2008, 01:46 PM

'Cept they didn't give me any pills, just the shot. I think I'm going to call and tell them to get me a scrip, cause this isn't abating as quickly as it should.

Did I mention that this was nasty?

jinx · 08-12-2008, 07:03 PM

Does the decadron confer immunity or what Merc?

Is it in your mouth Els? That was the worst...
Are you using topical benadryl or something?

Tree Fae · 08-12-2008, 10:10 PM

I have him using my prescription cream that I have for PI. I am extremely allergic, looks like acid burns when i get it bad. I can't believe they didn't give him any of this stuff. It drys it up fast

Sundae · 08-13-2008, 06:42 PM

It's Burn Update Time! Yay!

I'm only posting this because I've had funny looks before about my insistence on the right plaster for the right job. Including this time. I have my own burn plasters at home (and steri strips, graze plasters, blister plasters) but I knew they would be too small, and I claimed the larger one back on expenses as it was a work injury.

Suffice to say I still couldn't get one the right shape and I couldn't be bothered to put a pad on and tape it up.

So here is the result. Can you guess which end was poking out from underneath the plaster? The part of the burn closest to my hand is dry and does not hurt to run my finger across. The part which looks open has actually sealed over, but it's nasty to the touch and looks far more likely to reopen

Buy burn plasters, people, they work!

Clodfobble · 08-13-2008, 06:50 PM

That looks terrible, Sundae. I'm so sorry.

Elspode · 08-13-2008, 08:38 PM

OK, SG...its a tie. Mine is healing faster, although I'm gonna pretty scabby on the face and ears for a bit.

Sundae · 08-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Nah, yours was far worse.
Thanks to magic burns plaster I wasn't even in any pain.
Usually superficial burns are pretty good on the pain-to-scars ratio anyway, with the proper treatment they are great!

My worst suffering in the last six months has been from acid reflux (invisible and literally crippling - can't talk or move at its worst) and the four bites I got in one night. Even now they are all scabbed over and nearly gone I catch myself scratching absently.

So you win hands down and just accept my apologies that I had something visual at the same time

Elspode · 08-13-2008, 08:59 PM

Oh, hell no. I've had acid reflux, too. I'd rather have poison ivy on my face for a month that wake up once in the middle of the night inhaling/expelling stomach acid through my nose in a stream.

Aliantha · 08-13-2008, 09:08 PM

Yeah...waking up with a mouthful of acid really sux, and you know what I find is worse? For the next few days it hurts to brush my teeth because the enamel has been damaged.

FStop · 08-15-2008, 05:03 PM

Friday, 5pm.
Props to the ladies across the pond.
Yes. It is my favorite shirt.

DanaC · 08-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Well, hello Fstop!

08-11-2008, 09:00 PM	#1936
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I had a series of shots when I got it head-to-toe as a kid Els... and then didn't get it again until 2 or 3 years ago, and even that was 1 or 2 blisters here and there. Not sure of it was the shots (don't know what they were, could ask mom if you care) or the massive case, but tromping thru the woods unaffected for decades was worth either. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-11-2008, 09:05 PM	#1937
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Decadron. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-11-2008, 09:58 PM	#1938
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	All I know is its nasty. Been ten hours since the shot, and I don't have as much improvement as I'd hoped for. Gonna be pissed if I needed pills, too, and don't have 'em already. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-11-2008, 10:26 PM	#1939
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Shot gives you the boost, the pills keep you stable and atenuates the swelling (antigen response). You will gain weight with the pills but it goes away when you stop taking them. Usually tappered dose steroids like prednisone. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-12-2008, 01:46 PM	#1940
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	'Cept they didn't give me any pills, just the shot. I think I'm going to call and tell them to get me a scrip, cause this isn't abating as quickly as it should. Did I mention that this was nasty? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-12-2008, 07:03 PM	#1941
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Does the decadron confer immunity or what Merc? Is it in your mouth Els? That was the worst... Are you using topical benadryl or something? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-12-2008, 10:10 PM	#1942
Tree Fae Major Inhabitant Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 120	I have him using my prescription cream that I have for PI. I am extremely allergic, looks like acid burns when i get it bad. I can't believe they didn't give him any of this stuff. It drys it up fast __________________ May the Forest Be With You!!

08-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#1943
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It's Burn Update Time! Yay! I'm only posting this because I've had funny looks before about my insistence on the right plaster for the right job. Including this time. I have my own burn plasters at home (and steri strips, graze plasters, blister plasters) but I knew they would be too small, and I claimed the larger one back on expenses as it was a work injury. Suffice to say I still couldn't get one the right shape and I couldn't be bothered to put a pad on and tape it up. So here is the result. Can you guess which end was poking out from underneath the plaster? The part of the burn closest to my hand is dry and does not hurt to run my finger across. The part which looks open has actually sealed over, but it's nasty to the touch and looks far more likely to reopen Buy burn plasters, people, they work! Attached Images

08-13-2008, 06:50 PM	#1944
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	That looks terrible, Sundae. I'm so sorry. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-13-2008, 08:38 PM	#1945
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	OK, SG...its a tie. Mine is healing faster, although I'm gonna pretty scabby on the face and ears for a bit. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#1946
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Nah, yours was far worse. Thanks to magic burns plaster I wasn't even in any pain. Usually superficial burns are pretty good on the pain-to-scars ratio anyway, with the proper treatment they are great! My worst suffering in the last six months has been from acid reflux (invisible and literally crippling - can't talk or move at its worst) and the four bites I got in one night. Even now they are all scabbed over and nearly gone I catch myself scratching absently. So you win hands down and just accept my apologies that I had something visual at the same time

08-13-2008, 08:59 PM	#1947
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Oh, hell no. I've had acid reflux, too. I'd rather have poison ivy on my face for a month that wake up once in the middle of the night inhaling/expelling stomach acid through my nose in a stream. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-13-2008, 09:08 PM	#1948
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Yeah...waking up with a mouthful of acid really sux, and you know what I find is worse? For the next few days it hurts to brush my teeth because the enamel has been damaged. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-15-2008, 05:03 PM	#1949
FStop Stretching the Veil Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 154	Friday, 5pm. Props to the ladies across the pond. Yes. It is my favorite shirt. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by FStop; 08-15-2008 at 05:08 PM.

08-15-2008, 09:03 PM	#1950
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Well, hello Fstop!

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