hazards of photography (hey ottoluv)

• 05-09-2008 3:12 PM

  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 14,354 Points 2,025

  hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact I stepped on a nail in a fenceboard I didn't even see...*sigh* It was old and rusty...bleah. Hurts like a youknowwhat too! I let it bleed a bit..then rinsed in water, then Peroxide...then Betadine...I probably still will get Tetnus won't I? Off to look up symptoms....*ay ay ay* Gina H. dog.community Moderator "But my dreams...they aren't as empty, as my conscience seems to be."-The Who

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• 05-09-2008 3:26 PM

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  boneyjean Joined on 09-10-2007 FW, TX Posts 2,016 Points 30

  Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact If you haven't had one in awhile, I would go get a tetnus shot.  If no one can take you now, you might check with Carenow this evening since they are open later...or even the hospital if needed.  That really sucks!  I can't remember but I want to say it is like every 10 years you get one or something. ~Sarah, Harley & Izzy~ boneyjean.blogspot.com

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• 05-09-2008 3:33 PM

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  aerial1313 Joined on 02-12-2008 Atlanta, GA Posts 334 Points 35

  Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact boneyjean: I can't remember but I want to say it is like every 10 years you get one or something. Back in college I had a "rusty nail" incident, too.  When I went to Student Health, they told me that while you should get a tetanus booster every 10 years, if you are potentially exposed, you should have had a shot in the last 5-6 years, sooooo I got another shot.  Might have changed since then, or the doctor could have been a Dr. Mengele wannabe. It's definitely worth inquiring about if you need a booster.  Be prepared to have a very sore arm the day after the shot.

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• 05-09-2008 4:12 PM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Southeast Texas Posts 702 Points 35

  Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact Every 10 years for a tetanus shot UNLESS something like this happens.  Off to the clnic you go. Reminded me of a very bad incident I had a few years back...won't thieve your thread only to say that I stepped on a needle while barefoot...it went all the way up into the foot and had to go have it cut out.  Was not fun at all. I feel for you.  Are you back from the clinic yet?

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• 05-09-2008 8:23 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 14,354 Points 2,025	Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact I'm back..all topped up with vaccine LOL. My arm hurts worse than my toe, hehe Gina H. dog.community Moderator "But my dreams...they aren't as empty, as my conscience seems to be."-The Who
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• 05-09-2008 8:26 PM

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  ottoluv Joined on 11-27-2006 So Cal Posts 2,855 Points 520	Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact LOL, I was just going to chime in if you haven't had a vaccine in the last 5 years you should repeat it hee hee. Hope you feel better soon Gina!!! Here I am stuck in the middle with you I practice societal sanctioned assault
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• 05-10-2008 1:30 AM

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  grab01 Joined on 09-10-2007 middle of the desert Posts 824 Points 0	Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact I think I was one of the lucky ones who had a tetanus shot that didn't hurt. I had a shot a few years ago when I was bitten by a dog at work (in the face, no less) and I never had any soreness. Maybe they were fibbing about what was in that vaccine
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• 05-10-2008 6:39 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 14,354 Points 2,025	Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact How long is okay for my arm to be sore/ache? hmm... Gina H. dog.community Moderator "But my dreams...they aren't as empty, as my conscience seems to be."-The Who
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• 05-10-2008 6:42 PM

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  ottoluv Joined on 11-27-2006 So Cal Posts 2,855 Points 520	Re: hazards of photography (hey ottoluv) Reply Contact Should be better by 3 days ;) It causes a local immune response so your muscles will get sore. The swelling is usually better by 72 hours. Here I am stuck in the middle with you I practice societal sanctioned assault
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