1bassoon Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 My ds woke up with a large, pimple-like thingy on his right knee. I poked it with a sterilized needle, drained it, treated it with antibiotic ointment, and bandaged it. Tonight, he came over - his knee hurts, and there's a large red streak going up his thigh. Not good. I've got a call into our Dr., but just wondering - what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhg Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 rule out spider bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I don't know, and don't want to alarm you, but I'd definitely follow the Dr's advice. There's a lot of mersa around now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 An infection. No way to know exactly what kind without a culture. He needs antibiotics. I'd go to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Sounds like staph infection from the first description and spreading infection from the second. If it were me with pain and red streaks, I would probably head to an after hours clinic or the ER just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 With a red streak, I would get medical treatment quickly. It could be a spider bite (infections from them can spread like this) or it could be MRSA or a number of other things...but it needs to be looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yeah, that was my guess. Too bad I put my jammies on early tonight, eh? I'm waiting for the nurse to call back, and I'm guessing an ER visit is in order. With no insurance - should be fun. Hoping they don't give me any grief. Thanks, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Get it checked out. Like others said it could be staff infection. Make sure they culture it in case it is staff since that can determine what antibotics will or won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 :grouphug: No one should give you grief. Do you have an after hours clinic nearby? They are less expensive (generally) than the hospital ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Don't let no insurance worry you about getting him treated. There are ways they can help you out. I didn't have insurance when I had to have an ER visit. I filled out financial paper and got it all taken care of. Yeah, that was my guess. Too bad I put my jammies on early tonight, eh? I'm waiting for the nurse to call back, and I'm guessing an ER visit is in order. With no insurance - should be fun. Hoping they don't give me any grief. Thanks, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Headed to the ER now. . . . .afterhours is closed :( I'll let you know what happens in the morning! (Or sooner, if I bring my laptop and they have WiFi ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfbourne Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 :grouphug: No one should give you grief. Do you have an after hours clinic nearby? They are less expensive (generally) than the hospital ER. That would be my first choice too. Walk in clinics around here generally start at $150 + fees for tests and meds. Just walking in the door of the ER starts at $500 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfbourne Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I suppose I should add my first thoughts were MRSA or cellulits. Good luck. Hopefully it's nothing serious and he's better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 (Woohoo! Wifi at the Children's Hospital!) Dr. just came in - thinks it's cellulitis. Don't know yet if he'll get an IV antibiotic or just sent home with a script - probably the IV. Thanks for the advice, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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