numb arm

prodogg02 · #1 01-18-2007, 11:38 PM

has anyone ever had there are go numb,fingers and viens swell up and hurt like hell.i added a new piece of rock,move my mushroom rock on top of it.went and washed hands and 2 min later holly cow it hurt. going to wear gloves from now on.was told you could actually die from some stuff in your tank.just wonderin if anyone else has this happen to them.

Der_Iron_Chef · #2 01-18-2007, 11:48 PM

I've read of things like this, especially bad experiences with palytoxins. Gotta be careful around those palythoas and zoanthus.

OCDP · #3 01-18-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by prodogg02

has anyone ever had there are go numb,fingers and viens swell up and hurt like hell.i added a new piece of rock,move my mushroom rock on top of it.went and washed hands and 2 min later holly cow it hurt. going to wear gloves from now on.was told you could actually die from some stuff in your tank.just wonderin if anyone else has this happen to them.

How bad is the pain now? Is it getting worse ? Don't take any chances, if you feel really bad and are in lots of pain, go to the ER or something and tell them everything tank related. Mention palytoxins and so on. Hope your well, and please keep us updated....

Ruth · #4 01-19-2007, 12:35 AM

I think you should go to the hospital right now. You don't want to take these things lightly. Tell them you have a saltwater aquarium and mention palytoxins.

OCDP · #5 01-19-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruth

I think you should go to the hospital right now. You don't want to take these things lightly. Tell them you have a saltwater aquarium and mention palytoxins.

I was going to say just head to the ER and don't take chances, but thought that may sound too pushy. I personally, would be in there right now! Definitely go there informing them of palytoxin and the fact that you have a SW tank and have been dealing with live rock .

mark · #6 01-19-2007, 12:43 AM

might want to do a quick printout of the possible toxin to take along.

Joe Reefer · #7 01-19-2007, 01:07 AM

Sounds like a bristleworm sting to me.

Joe Reefer · #8 01-19-2007, 01:09 AM

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/wilde...g/page3_em.htm

Murminator · #9 01-19-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Reefer

Sounds like a bristleworm sting to me.

Yup sounds like a bristleworm.......I was put in the ER by palytoxions hadsuper high fever, puking, crappin, and uncontrolable shakes wasn't fun but no numb fingers or swelling on me

Quagmire · #10 01-19-2007, 01:19 AM

Why is everyone getting worked up about palytoxin.He mentioned a mushroom,but didn't mention paly's or zoas.Could be anything from an allergic reaction,to the above mentioned bristle worm sting.Or yes palytoxin.What I mean is,lets not head up the wrong trail here,if he says to the DR. palytoxin,they may overlook an allergy that can be just as dangerous.Prodogg everyone is right about not messing around,if it has you worried go the the ER.