Owww my torch coral stung me!!!

[Timbits]

Originally Posted by strider

I think it's time to go see the dr. Make sure u look up toxin info first.

Check out post #7
http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/s...d.php?t=429388


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Okay I'm going to see the doctor on Friday. I think it's getting worst now. Today it became very itchy, more stiff, and other parts of my body started hurting I don't know if that's related but I woke up and my left foot feels bruised and it was perfectly fine when I went to bed that was 2 days ago it still feels bruised today. Also I think my back pain got worst as I can feel it more often now...

Thanks for the link strider!

[MarkoD]

Lol I think you're freaking yourself out.

Just take a Benadryl incase you're having an allergic reaction

[Timbits]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Lol I think you're freaking yourself out.

Just take a Benadryl incase you're having an allergic reaction

LOL I hope so!!!!!!

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Timbits

It's not getting worst but its not getting better either. Still pretty swollen... Omg that's scary I'm pretty worried now I won't lose my finger right lol

If it's not better today I would be going to the doctor.

One thing I forgot to mention is it's a good idea to take an antihistamine because unusually strong reactions to stings are sometimes allergic reactions.

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[Timbits]

Originally Posted by Myka

If it's not better today I would be going to the doctor.

One thing I forgot to mention is it's a good idea to take an antihistamine because unusually strong reactions to stings are sometimes allergic reactions.

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Hmmm okay ill see if I have any laying around...

[FishingGoalie]

I would still go to doctors though

[Timbits]

Originally Posted by FishinGoalie

I would still go to doctors though

The doctor probably won't even know what to do lol but ya I'm gonna go on Friday

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Timbits

The doctor probably won't even know what to do lol but ya I'm gonna go on Friday

He won't know anything specific about it. If you take him some info that might help. Mycobacterium marinum is a bacteria that causes Mycobacteriosis. My understanding is this is usually associated with joint pain. There are also several species of Vibrio infections, but those would have probably made you very, very sick by now. Those are the two more common infections that are transferable to humans.

Chances are that you're simply more sensitive to that particular coral. I've also noticed that many people (myself included) are more sensitive to stings each time it happens.

Here is a link with lots of information... www.wetwebmedia.com/woundfaq.htm

[Tn23]

Weak gloves tim. Don't wanna get stung again now do we....

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[Scuba Diver Gal]

Crazy the stuff that can happen from the corals. When we are diving, we are super careful not to touch anything...but in the tank we sometimes forget it's the same stuff.

Last dive trip my son developed this weird rash...went to the local dr in Cayman (who are so accustomed to dive injuries) and she told him he had sea lice...weird little jelly fish babies crawl inside your wetsuit and sting you up repeatedly.

Bizarre. I got my son some good tongs for his tank now! Hope you're doing better soon.