Hey guys, bad news. I just got back from urgent care and it turns out i have cellulitis. My left quad was sore and the pain started to run down to my knee, so did the swelling. I didn't notice untill i sat down yesterday at a party and my shorts crept up. I noticed that my knee was round. I got a shot of antibiotics(rocephin) and was prescribed augmentin. Also, they threw in a tetnaus shot. Felt weird telling him I shot an anabolic. He was pretty cool and just asked about sterility making sure i wasn't reusing needles. He also explained about abcess and bacteria, they even took x-rays to see if the needle broke in my quad. This really sucks because it is my first cycle. What a way to start my adventure.
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- Thread starter tripleC
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Thanks db78. I did read one but I don't remember if it was you. I also ran a search on eql and pain in the same search. was surprised at what i read. That's why i went to go see a doc. I have to go see my regular doc tomorrow. Hopefully he'll take me off work. It is feeling weird. I don't want to stop my cycle, but i'm smarter than that. Well, I can kiss this one goodbye and plan ahead for next first cycle. Thanks again for the replies. Later
footballcat
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How can u prevent yourself from getting this cellulitus
BLEED GREEN
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Where on your quad were you injecting?
dogcatcher
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can someone explain cellulitus to me a little more? sounds a little freaky! :shocked:
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scorpio
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footballcat said:
The cause of cellulitis usually is one or more types of bacteria that enter through a crack or break in your skin. The two most common types of bacteria that cause cellulitis are streptococcus (strep-toe-KOK-us) and staphylococcus (staf-uh-lo-KOK-uhs).
Although cellulitis may occur anywhere on your body, the most common location is the legs, especially near your shins and ankles. Disrupted areas of skin, such as where you've had recent surgery, cuts, puncture wounds, an ulcer, athlete's foot or dermatitis, serve as the most likely areas for bacteria to enter.
Certain types of insect or spider bites also can transmit the bacteria that start the infection. Areas of dry, flaky skin also can be an entry point for bacteria, as can swollen skin.
Several factors can place you at greater risk of developing cellulitis:
Age. As you age, your circulatory system becomes less effective at delivering blood — and its infection-fighting white blood cells — to some areas of your body. As a result, skin abrasions may lead to infections such as cellulitis where your circulation is poor.
Weakened immune system. Illnesses that result in a weakening of your immune system leave you more susceptible to infections such as cellulitis. Examples of these illnesses include chronic lymphocytic leukemia and HIV infection. Taking immune-suppressing drugs such as prednisone or cyclosporine also can leave you vulnerable to infections. Immune-suppressing drugs are used to treat a variety of illnesses and to help prevent rejection in people who receive organ transplants.
Diabetes. Having diabetes not only increases your blood sugar but it also impairs your immune system and increases your risk of infections. Your skin is among the many areas of your body that becomes more susceptible to infection. Diabetes also may lead to chronic ulcers of your feet. These ulcers may serve as portals of entry for bacterial infections.
Chickenpox and shingles. These common viral diseases typically result in broken blisters on the skin. These breaks are potential entry points for bacterial invasion and infection.
Chronic swelling of your arms or legs (lymphedema). The swollen tissue is a possible site for cellulitis if bacteria gain access to the swollen tissue through a crack in your skin.
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scorpio
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dogcatcher said:
Cellulitis
Overview
Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. It appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly.
Areas of skin most commonly affected are on the legs, arms or face, although cellulitis can occur on any part of your skin. The infection may be only superficial, but it also may affect the tissues underlying your skin and spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream.
Left untreated, the spreading bacterial infection may rapidly build into a life-threatening situation. That's why it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of cellulitis and to seek immediate medical attention should they occur.
Cellulitis
Signs and Symptoms
Cellulitis may result in skin that is:
Red
Swollen
Tender
Warm
The changes in your skin may be accompanied by a fever. Over time, the area of redness tends to expand. Small red spots may appear atop the reddened skin, and less commonly, small blisters may form and burst. These signs and symptoms usually appear within hours of the infection.
Cellulitis
Complications
This reddened skin or rash may signal a deeper, more serious infection of the inner layers of skin. Once below the skin, the bacteria can spread rapidly, entering the lymph nodes and the bloodstream and spreading throughout your body.
In rare cases, the infection can spread to involve the deep layer of tissue called the fascial lining. Flesh-eating strep, also called necrotizing fasciitis, can occur and represent an extreme emergency
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scorpio
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footballcat said:
Prevention
To help prevent cellulitis and other infections, follow these measures when you have a skin wound:
Wash your wound daily with soap and water. Do this gently as part of your normal bathing.
Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment. For most surface wounds, a single- or double-antibiotic ointment will provide adequate protection.
Cover your wound with a bandage. This helps keep the wound clean and the bacteria out. If you have draining blisters, keep them covered until a scab forms.
Change bandages often. Change them at least daily or whenever the bandage becomes wet or dirty.
dogcatcher
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thanks scorpio you pretty much covered it all. I think I may have had it in a delt once, it got huge, red and hard as a rock and also went half way down the side of my bicept!
i had the same thing six weeks ago when to the er
told the doc friend give my b 12
then he laugh at me told me there will need to cut leg off
then i laugh at him told hime i need antibotic for the infection
are you a doc no
got the antibotic and 455 in fee
it was in the thigh and i follow serile sp proceger sp
so it is something that happen during the life of a lifter
peace ham31
told the doc friend give my b 12
then he laugh at me told me there will need to cut leg off
then i laugh at him told hime i need antibotic for the infection
are you a doc no
got the antibotic and 455 in fee
it was in the thigh and i follow serile sp proceger sp
so it is something that happen during the life of a lifter
peace ham31
footballcat
Hardly a Newbie
scopio thanks
it seems very common this days.... good excuse.Similar threads
