rajncajn Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Dammit Rovers, there's got to be someone who can pick you up. Dude, having to deal with medical bills is way better than losing life or limb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Those pricks told me to go to an ER. I'll have to wait until I can get to the VA hospital. Thank God my foot looks nothing like that pic... it's a small area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thank God my foot looks nothing like that pic... it's a small area. I deleted the picture because I decided it was way uncool of me to post it. My thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Any chance of hitting up an urgent care center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Please go seek help, I hope you left your PC on and ran out the door. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 if you call 911, can you tell them which hospital to take you to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Call a cab at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Rovers, if that doesn't do it for you, I can see about swinging by E.Mead., pick u up and get you somewhere tonight. Edited August 25, 2009 by FWmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Rovers, if that doesn't do it for you, I can see about swinging by E.Mead., pick u up and get you somewhere tonight. FW gets my "hell of a guy" award for the day. Rovers, take him up on this gracious offer! You need treatment now! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 is closest VA hospital in Northport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Rovers, how far is the VA hospital? Can you take a cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Rovers, how far is the VA hospital? Can you take a cab? if in northport, not that close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Rovers, if that doesn't do it for you, I can see about swinging by E.Mead., pick u up and get you somewhere tonight. Thanks, I really appreciate the offer. I think I will wait until tomorrow morning and go to the VA hospital in Northport. That way I have a shot at having a life after treatment. I'm pretty sure I can qualify as a vietnam era vet for this sort of emergency treatment. The VA relaxed the rules back in June it looks like, for eligabilty for treatment on non-service connected health problems. In the meantime I put some silver sulfadjazine on it and it looks a lot better. No oozing. I think this is my best shot.... this will require a whole treatment program, beyond just an ER visit. The underlying cause of this has to get treated, or it will happen again. I have no signs of worsening conditions. In fact, even the eye infection has gotten a bit better since this morning. Thanks to all of you.... I really had no focus, just was a bit lost, didn't know what the heck to do. After posting and reading some replies, I snapped out of it and made some phone calls. I think this is a good plan for me. I really am a dumb mick. Stupid, stubborn and with a constitution that won't quit. Hopefully, if I get there early, they can patch me up and I can get back to landscaping tomorrow afternoon. I've worked through pain before, that isn't my concern at all. Losing a foot.... now that would make things difficult. A toe... meh... a foot is a problem. Well, thanks to you guys, I got my chit together enough to have a plan. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks, I really appreciate the offer. I think I will wait until tomorrow morning and go to the VA hospital in Northport. That way I have a shot at having a life after treatment. I'm pretty sure I can qualify as a vietnam era vet for this sort of emergency treatment. The VA relaxed the rules back in June it looks like, for eligabilty for treatment on non-service connected health problems. In the meantime I put some silver sulfadjazine on it and it looks a lot better. No oozing. I think this is my best shot.... this will require a whole treatment program, beyond just an ER visit. The underlying cause of this has to get treated, or it will happen again. I have no signs of worsening conditions. In fact, even the eye infection has gotten a bit better since this morning. Thanks to all of you.... I really had no focus, just was a bit lost, didn't know what the heck to do. After posting and reading some replies, I snapped out of it and made some phone calls. I think this is a good plan for me. I really am a dumb mick. Stupid, stubborn and with a constitution that won't quit. Hopefully, if I get there early, they can patch me up and I can get back to landscaping tomorrow afternoon. I've worked through pain before, that isn't my concern at all. Losing a foot.... now that would make things difficult. A toe... meh... a foot is a problem. Well, thanks to you guys, I got my chit together enough to have a plan. Thanks again. I just called there and they're open 24/7. My offer stands. You need to get seen. I've got the directions and am more than willing to go tonight. I'll check back here in a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Losing a foot.... now that would make things difficult. A toe... meh... a foot is a problem. Some folks'll never lose a toe, but then again, some folks'll...like Cletus, the Slack-Jawed Yokel.... Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I just called there and they're open 24/7. My offer stands. You need to get seen. I've got the directions and am more than willing to go tonight. I'll check back here in a little while. Very cool FW. Take him up on it Rovers. And good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 I just called there and they're open 24/7. My offer stands. You need to get seen. I've got the directions and am more than willing to go tonight. I'll check back here in a little while. FW.... incredible offer. You are a man amoung men to make it. Problem is, I could be there for hours on end. If I can drive myself, I have transportation home. Having not done so well with my initial reaction (hitting a bottle of scotch) I can't drive that far at this point, but now it's a difference of maybe 8 to 10 hours if I go very early tomorrow. Given that the infection is drying now, I think that should be fine. That ointment I mentioned was a prescription my diabetic sister gave me for wound treatment. Seems to have helped. Your offer is not one I will forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Dude, I don't know where exactly you are but I have a lot of "friends" all over the country. Take your old tired arse and I'll find you a way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I don't like seeking medical help either, but the is something serious that you need to attend to sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 As soon as the booze wears off you need to get in the car. If you develop sepsis from this you can do some pretty significant internal damage and go into septic shock, which can be fatal if not aggressively treated. Best case scenario is the ED will debride your foot and prescribe oral antibiotics. They also need to look at your underlying conditions and check for peripheral artery disease, possible blood clots and diabetes. Bit worse- The infection is spreading and worsening and you'll end up admitted to the hospital on IV antibiotics for an unknown period of time. Big loss in your wages there. Worst case-- You develop sepsis and risk internal organ damage, loss of our foot, and possible death. Get your stubborn azz to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Pretty dumb if you wait more than 1 more minute... GO! You don't play with poopy like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) What they said. Get some medical attention pronto. I would also worry about why you're developing gangrene. You may have diabetes. Have you been thirsty and drinking a lot (water, not Scotch)? If you have diabetes, there can be some serious, acute metabolic consequences (ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic coma, etc.). GL Rovers. Edited August 25, 2009 by MojoMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 No Athenae. How would your family feel about you dying? Stop the macho bullchit and take FW up on his offer. Hell if anyone has your name and address, I'd call 911 on your ignorant ass right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 No Athenae. How would your family feel about you dying? Stop the macho bullchit and take FW up on his offer. Hell if anyone has your name and address, I'd call 911 on your ignorant ass right now. +1 When me and this idiot agree on something, you know it has to be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You started this thread by stating you don't want to tell the family. Why the heck not??? This is one of the times you need the family. I will be at my office til 6pm. I'm going to PM you my cell #. FW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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