Any doctors in the house?

[SnoopJonnyJon]

About a week I figured I would be a good guy and decided I would drop by a blood donation clinic. They had trouble finding the vein, and did a lot of poking around. So now, a week later my arm looks like this... and the area gets larger everyday. Just wondered if any doctors (or nurses) thinks this is a problem. Clearly some internal bleeding going on I figured.
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[Thorsinc]

Don’t be a p u ss and go to the docs

[Member: 7673]

I'm no Dr. but I would get myself to the emergency room ASAP :220v:
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[CARLSON-JET]

Kick his ass folks. :crossx: Isn't there cheap medical in Canaduh?? :rollside:

[Boatcop]

What you got there is a common hematoma.
Blood is leaking from the blood vessel into the tissue around the arm. Basically a bruise.
It usually doesn't pose any major problem, unless it starts to swell and/or look like a big blood blister.
If it get's too much worse or painful, I'd see a doctor.
But from the looks of it, a little ice compress will do.
This is a new one. Medical advice from the likes of Hot Boaters. What's the matter? The local bar closed today? :crossx:

[3 daytona`s]

About a week I figured I would be a good guy and decided I would drop by a blood donation clinic. They had trouble finding the vein, and did a lot of poking around. So now, a week later my arm looks like this... and the area gets larger everyday. Just wondered if any doctors (or nurses) thinks this is a problem. Clearly some internal bleeding going on I figured.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19351&stc=1
I`ve been warned about us not adopting the Canadian form of medical care,you just sold me. :confused:

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Yeah, we have our crappy medicare. I went in last night to a clinic and had a turban head tell me it is no problem and to just go home. Thought i would get a second... American... opinion :)

[Trailer Park Casanova]

What you got there is a common hematoma.
Blood is leaking from the blood vessel into the tissue around the arm. Basically a bruise.
It usually doesn't pose any major problem, unless it starts to swell and/or look like a big blood blister.
If it get's too much worse or painful, I'd see a doctor.
But from the looks of it, a little ice compress will do.
This is a new one. Medical advice from the likes of Hot Boaters. What's the matter? The local bar closed today? :crossx:
Wife says BC is right, take his advice and if it hurts and you can't hold a beer then get it checked.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

What you got there is a common hematoma.
Blood is leaking from the blood vessel into the tissue around the arm. Basically a bruise.
It usually doesn't pose any major problem, unless it starts to swell and/or look like a big blood blister.
If it get's too much worse or painful, I'd see a doctor.
But from the looks of it, a little ice compress will do.
This is a new one. Medical advice from the likes of Hot Boaters. What's the matter? The local bar closed today? :crossx:
Thanks man... looks like I can stay home and deal with it myself :)

[CARLSON-JET]

Alrighty then.. I take back my insults... Sorta.. Glad you did have it looked at.. I guess sometimes stuff looks freakier then it really is.. :yuk:
Look on the bright side.. you have some cool picks and a start on a halloween costume. :skull:

[Jbb]

My suggestion is to start drinking heavily...

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Alrighty then.. I take back my insults... Sorta.. Glad you did have it looked at.. I guess sometimes stuff looks freakier then it really is.. :yuk:
Look on the bright side.. you have some cool picks and a start on a halloween costume. :skull:
yeah, it certainly makes for some cool pictures. Just a shame they don't take it from your neck... it would be the best hicky ever. To bad I can't go out for halloween, gotta stay home to bid on a 4 duece intake on ebay.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

My suggestion is to start drinking heavily...
Could be my problem since I don't drink at all.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Thanks man... looks like I can stay home and deal with it myself :)
Your medical is free right?
Hows the quality? Like going to the DMV?
If ya get sick do you die?

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Your medical is free right? If you consider half of your income "free"
Hows the quality? This was my first reason to go in the last 10 years. But I hear it sucks. Like going to the DMV? A lot more mucus.
If ya get sick do you die? naw, put you on a waiting list... dieing is their plan B.
Answered above

[Tom Brown]

I recommend amputation.
By the way, when you donate, make sure they sterilize a big patch on your arm. They always do a tiny dot because people don't like it but I've known several people who have contracted nasty blood infections from donation sites.

[Devil's Advocate]

Hopefully no infection but looks more or less like bad bruising from all the poking like BC said. Bruises like that sometimes swell and get worse before they get better looking. Get it checked if no change soon.

[Devil's Advocate]

Or you can just have it lopped off like Tom suggested.. :crossx:

[Cs19]

Damn they wanted some blood from you BAD.

[jimslade]

Someone hit a blood vessel. ITS JUST A BRUISE! Your not going to die. It will dissapate after a week. Don't overstress the arm. If you lived in a town larger than 20 people, you would have seen a real doctor. We send the diaper heads out west. They can also be used to clean up oil spills.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

1. Free...just like living in Californiastan
2. Good when needed
3. :rollside:
4. depends how sick you are
Snoop
Cut the arm off and beat Brown over the head with it....or ice it and beat Brown with the towel head
One towel head coming up...

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Someone hit a blood vessel. ITS JUST A BRUISE! Your not going to die. It will dissapate after a week. Don't overstress the arm. If you lived in a town larger than 20 people, you would have seen a real doctor. We send the diaper heads out west. They can also be used to clean up oil spills.
Live in a town of 300,000, but whatever. I got better, faster medical advice on a boating forum than from the doctor. Horray for medicare. Praise Tommy Douglas.

[Tom Brown]

Live in a town of 300,000...
300000? Whachutalkinboutwillis? :D
I got better, faster medical advice on a boating forum than from the doctor. Horray for medicare. Praise Tommy Douglas.
There are some extremely good physicians in this province but they're very few. The problem has little to do with medicare. If you don't like the socialized medicine, you can always volunteer to pay for your care. :)

[TCHB]

Are you on blood thinners (COMADIAN)
If you are you should see a real doc or pm me and maybe I can help.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Is that a Int Scout/Travelall in your Avatar?
We had those when I was in the Marines.
Scout/Travelall LST 3000.
(LST for: Large, Slow, Target)
Whats the story?
Canadian built US Vehicles always had a different name that the US counterpart.
Looks restored and nice.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar12978_15.gif
Never saw Nelson Eddie restore anything in the movies.

[Dan Lorenze]

Here's what Webmd says about common Hematomas.. (pretty much what Boatcop Alan said)
Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin
Home Treatment
If your bruise does not require an evaluation by a health professional, you may be able to use home treatment to help relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Rest and protect a bruised area.
Ice will reduce pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day.
For the first 48 hours after an injury, avoid things that might increase swelling, such as hot showers, hot tubs, hot packs, or alcoholic beverages.
After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, apply heat and begin gentle exercise with the aid of moist heat to help restore and maintain flexibility. Some experts recommend alternating between hot and cold treatments.
Compression, or wrapping the bruised area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap), will help decrease swelling. Don't wrap it too tightly, as this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. Signs that the bandage is too tight include numbness, tingling, increased pain, coolness, or swelling in the area below the bandage. Talk to your health professional if you think you need to use a wrap for longer than 48 to 72 hours; a more serious problem may be present.
Elevate the bruised area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling.
Gently massage or rub the area to relieve pain and encourage blood flow. Do not massage the bruised area if it causes pain.
If desired, apply a natural product directly to the bruise.
Witch hazel may help heal damaged veins.
Arnica may stimulate healing.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.

[Tom Brown]

Are you on blood thinners (COMADIAN)
If he was, they wouldn't let him donate.
He's OK. He's a tough Canadian farm kid. :cool:

[SnoopJonnyJon]

300000? Whachutalkinboutwillis? :D
There are some extremely good physicians in this province but they're very few. The problem has little to do with medicare. If you don't like the socialized medicine, you can always volunteer to pay for your care. :)
Maybe it's not 300,000 ... I am not a walking, talking census. I thought I heard that recently but I have no idea of the accuracy. Not sure how they count the natives in the culverts. As for letting me pay for it.. SURE. Been to the doctor twice since I was 5 years old. I would be happy to have all my wasted taxes back. gotta be careful though or the moderators will send this into the political forum :rolleyes:

[Tom Brown]

Maybe it's not 300,000 ... I am not a walking, talking census.
I'll say you're not. :D
As for letting me pay for it.. SURE. Been to the doctor twice since I was 5 years old. I would be happy to have all my wasted taxes back.
I was like you but one day I went to the doctor and didn't get back to my house for 14 months. I was just as happy to not have to pay for that visit.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Are you on blood thinners (COMADIAN)
If you are you should see a real doc or pm me and maybe I can help.
i'm not on anything like that. The nurses just poked around for about 15 minutes and must have tore some stuff up. They tried for about 10 minutes on my other arm but couldn't find anything, so moved onto this arm.

[Tom Brown]

we paid the doc at the looney bin all we had for him to keep you there
That's not the visit I was talking about. The incident I was referring to is the time I donated blood and ended up with a nasty arm infection.

[jimslade]

I'll say you're not. :D
I was like you but one day I went to the doctor and didn't get back to my house for 14 months. I was just as happy to not have to pay for that visit. If you were someplace else, you wouldn't have a house to come back to.(new owners)

[Mrs.Racer277]

Could have ruptured the vein???

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Is that a Int Scout/Travelall in your Avatar?
We had those when I was in the Marines.
Scout/Travelall LST 3000.
(LST for: Large, Slow, Target)
Whats the story?
Canadian built US Vehicles always had a different name that the US counterpart.
Looks restored and nice.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar12978_15.gif
Never saw Nelson Eddie restore anything in the movies.
it isn't restored, just a good original 47,000 mile truck. dad bought it in the mid 70's and used it until the mid 80's and it sat until 1997 when I got it up and running again to be my first vehicle. it needed carb, ignition and brake work but nothing major. Still has the original Gulf trailblazer bias plies. It's a 196 slant 4 cylinder with a 4 speed and 4.27:1 gears.
First day I ever drove to school (can see I wasn't as good at cleaning whitewalls back then):
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http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19354&stc=1
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[Tom Brown]

it isn't restored, just a good original 47,000 mile truck....
That would look killer with some spoke rims.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/mc_dp_covpop2004/rha6.htm
300,000 wasn't THAT far off... 287,000

[Tom Brown]

http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/mc_dp_covpop2004/rha6.htm
300,000 wasn't THAT far off... 287,000
That's the covered population of the Saskatoon Health Authority. It's a significant area.
The population of Saskatoon is about 200K, as per this site. (http://www.relocatecanada.com/saskatoon/index.html)
What's more, it's not growing. Neither is Regina. The flow of rural people into Saskatoon and Regina is just enough to keep the populations stable while people from the cities leave for other provinces.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

That would look killer with some spoke rims.
Shit yeah... in fact I just bought another set. These ones are fwd offset and fit front drive GM vehicles. Want em? I'll sell em cheap :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19356&stc=1
And these are my other set (RWD):
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The FWD ones are stamped 1987 and the RWD are stamped 1974 :cool:

[Devil's Advocate]

Are you on blood thinners (COMADIAN)
If you are you should see a real doc or pm me and maybe I can help.
Cumadin.. :wink:

[Tom Brown]

Shit yeah... in fact I just bought another set. These ones are fwd offset and fit front drive GM vehicles. Want em? I'll sell em cheap :cool:
Earlier this year, I would have loved to have them. Unfortunately, this summer I sold the 78 Fairmont that would have looked so pimp with those bad boys.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

That's the covered population of the Saskatoon Health Authority. It's a significant area.
The population of Saskatoon is about 200K, as per this site. (http://www.relocatecanada.com/saskatoon/index.html)
What's more, it's not growing. Neither is Regina. The flow of rural people into Saskatoon and Regina is just enough to keep the populations stable while people from the cities leave for other provinces.
Alright, but the discussion was based on claiming the town was too small to have a doctor, and this is the population served medically by Sasktoon. Either way, I am not sure if natives in culverts were counted.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Earlier this year, I would have loved to have them. Unfortunately, this summer I sold the 78 Fairmont that would have looked so pimp with those bad boys.
Not really sure why I bought the FWD ones... I don't have a car they fit. But I had a chance to buy them for $150 for the set... and they are 20 years old, never had a tire on them. I pulled them out of the boxes to take the pictures. I figured it was a good enough deal i can just hang em from the garage wall. And if I ever meet a girl with a cavalier or sunfire (hard to find girls driving those around here :p ), then I will be able to set her up on some wires.

[phebus]

That's just what happens when someone can't accept the fact that they missed their stick, and then trys to crocet it in. I've seen my share of medic's do it, and I've had my share of nurses do it to me.

[Tom Brown]

I've had my share of nurses do it to me.
Me too but normally the nurses at CBS are fantastic. Jon must have gotten someone new. They start so many lines they are generally the most skilled around. Second are any nurse who has worked a chemo ward.
The last person you ever want to have start an IV is a doctor. At least around here, they do about 4 per career and, while I have no doubt they are fully capable of saving someone's life, they generally suck at it.
We have an Asian woman in the lab at one of our hospitals who can take a blood sample and you'd hardly know she was there. Her moves are quick and precise like a martial artist. I've got veins like sewer pipes but she's never missed. I should send her a cornucopia of egg rolls as a Christmas gift.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

That's just what happens when someone can't accept the fact that they missed their stick, and then trys to crocet it in. I've seen my share of medic's do it, and I've had my share of nurses do it to me.
That's exactly what happened. She didn't hit the first time and then started poking at different angles within the same hole.

[Tom Brown]

..if I ever meet a girl with a cavalier or sunfire (hard to find girls driving those around here :p ), then I will be able to set her up on some wires.
Cavalier and Sunfire chicks don't require gifts. They'll gladly take whatever wire you offer.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Me too but normally the nurses at CBS are fantastic. Jon must have gotten someone new. They start so many lines they are generally the most skilled around. Second are any nurse who has worked a chemo ward.
The last person you ever want to have start an IV is a doctor. At least around here, they do about 4 per career and, while I have no doubt they are fully capable of saving someone's life, they generally suck at it.
We have an Asian woman in the lab at one of our hospitals who can take a blood sample and you'd hardly know she was there. Her moves are quick and precise like a martial artist. I've got veins like sewer pipes but she's never missed. I should send her a cornucopia of egg rolls as a Christmas gift.
I doubt she was new, because she was about 55 years old, but who knows, maybe she started late. I've gone there many times before and it was always clear sailing, but this time they had 2 nurses try on each arm. The final one that final drew some blood was getting pretty rowdy by that point.

[SnoopJonnyJon]

Cavalier and Sunfire chicks don't require gifts. They'll gladly take whatever wire you offer.
yeah, should really have gotten some china 100 spokes to give away to girls in dirty pontiacs and keep the made-in-usa appliance fine wire 70 spokes for myself.