Should I go to the doctor or not?

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The discussion revolves around whether a participant should seek medical attention for a pencil lead embedded in their finger, which has caused discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the arm. The conversation explores concerns about potential infections and the body's reaction to foreign objects, as well as the psychological aspects of deciding to visit a doctor.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of having pencil lead stuck in their finger and expresses uncertainty about whether to go to the doctor, citing a friend's anecdote about a long-term foreign object.
  • Another participant suggests that it may be wise to get checked out, emphasizing the importance of safety in such matters.
  • Several participants argue that the situation could indicate an infection or that the body might be rejecting the foreign object, recommending medical attention to avoid complications.
  • Some posts shift focus to humorous exchanges about alcohol and personal habits, diverting from the initial medical concern.

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Participants generally agree that seeking medical attention is advisable, but there is no consensus on the severity of the situation or the necessity of immediate action.

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The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and personal experiences, which may not reflect medical consensus or best practices. The psychological factors influencing the decision to seek help are also present but not resolved.

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As I write this, I remember tribdog's post about getting pencil lead stuck in his hip or something... but after a couple of weeks after i read his post, i got a pencil lead about this size: | : doubled stuck in my finger, i tried to use a tweezer to take it out but it didn't come out, then i kept poking a needle into that area, again i couldn't take it out, but i just ignored it cause one of my buddies told me that his mother had a pencil lead stuck in her arm for 30 years and nothing happened.. But about a month has passed, and my arm feels like a stone, it feels really heavy, i don't know what happened.. But i still don't want to go to the doctor, because maybe I am just imagining things are something, but it also hurts a lot now, so i am at the crossroads right now.. :confused:
 
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klusener said:
my arm feels like a stone, it feels really heavy, i don't know what happened.. But i still don't want to go to the doctor, because maybe I am just imagining things are something, but it also hurts a lot now, so i am at the crossroads right now.. :confused:

It may be your imagination, but if I was you I'd be getting it checked out today.
Better to be safe than sorry in these matters.
 
Go to the doctor! Could be an infection starting up, or more likely, since it's been a full month, your body is deciding it's time to reject that strange foreign object in your arm and is reacting to it. Trust me, it's better to have the doctor remove it than to wait for the giant hole it will come out on its own...if that's what it's inclined to do. Could also be moving deeper and hitting a nerve or interferring with your muscle function. But, I can only guess what it's actually doing, just that if your arm feels really weird, go to a doctor.

You, tribdog and his younger brothers can start a support group for pencil-stab wound victims. Yeah, I realize it's hard to admit you did something as stupid as tribdog, :biggrin: but I'm afraid you'll just have to suck it up and get to the doctor.
 
Moonbear said:
Go to the doctor! Could be an infection starting up, or more likely, since it's been a full month, your body is deciding it's time to reject that strange foreign object in your arm and is reacting to it. Trust me, it's better to have the doctor remove it than to wait for the giant hole it will come out on its own...if that's what it's inclined to do. Could also be moving deeper and hitting a nerve or interferring with your muscle function. But, I can only guess what it's actually doing, just that if your arm feels really weird, go to a doctor.

You, tribdog and his younger brothers can start a support group for pencil-stab wound victims. Yeah, I realize it's hard to admit you did something as stupid as tribdog, :biggrin: but I'm afraid you'll just have to suck it up and get to the doctor.

Thank god. A Moonbear post without any sexual overtones. The Viagra must be wearing off. :rolleyes:
 
the number 42 said:
Thank god. A Moonbear post without any sexual overtones. The Viagra must be wearing off. :rolleyes:


Seriously, we need to call the guiness book on this one.
 
franznietzsche said:
Seriously, we need to call the guiness book on this one.

Did you say Guinness? Why bless you, I'll have a pint then. :biggrin:
 
the number 42 said:
Did you say Guinness? Why bless you, I'll have a pint then. :biggrin:


That's good stuff, but i meant the book of records. Now that you mention it though, a pint of guinness does sound really really good right now, even if it is 10:30 in the morning. Really really good sounding.
 
franznietzsche said:
That's good stuff, but i meant the book of records. Now that you mention it though, a pint of guinness does sound really really good right now, even if it is 10:30 in the morning. Really really good sounding.

franz, does this mean you're feeling better? It's already afternoon here, pass the Guinness! (You know what they say, it's always after noon somewhere in the world :biggrin:)
 
Moonbear said:
franz, does this mean you're feeling better? It's already afternoon here, pass the Guinness! (You know what they say, it's always after noon somewhere in the world :biggrin:)


I don't have any right now, unfortunately

I just noticed something. Moonbear turns every thread into sex, i turn every thread into alcohol, and trib turns every thread into self-mutilation. I guess we all have our obsessions :rolleyes:
 
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If it sounds that good at 10.30am, maybe you should party with these guy for a while:
http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/programs/outpatient.php
 
  • #11
franznietzsche said:
I don't have any right now, unfortunately

I just noticed something. Moonbear turns every thread into sex, i turn every thread into alcohol, and trib turns every thread into self-mutilation. I guess we all have our obsessions :rolleyes:

I like to think that I turn every thread into a happy ray of sunshine from the lord :approve:
 
  • #12
10:30 is nothing.

I started a whole day of rum and cokes at 8 once. Granted, i was rather depressed at the time, and was (still am, really) convinced that alcohol works better than prozac.

I haven't done drinking that early in a while though. Earliest I've done drinking recently was 12:30-ish, at lunch, a week or so ago.
 
  • #13
the number 42 said:
I like to think that I turn every thread into a happy ray of sunshine from the lord :approve:
:rolleyes:

Uh huh

:rolleyes:
 
  • #14
franznietzsche said:
:rolleyes:

Uh huh

:rolleyes:

I knew you'd agree. Have another rum and coke, little one :devil:
Mwahahahahahah!
 
  • #15
the number 42 said:
I like to think that I turn every thread into a happy ray of sunshine from the lord :approve:

Yeah, after all those Hail Mary's you made me say, that dark cloud of bad luck seemed to have engulfed most of the US yesterday! I'm still waiting for that ray of sunshine. :rolleyes:
 
  • #16
Moonbear said:
Yeah, after all those Hail Mary's you made me say, that dark cloud of bad luck seemed to have engulfed most of the US yesterday! I'm still waiting for that ray of sunshine. :rolleyes:


I told you, you should have done the full rosary, see what you get for not listening?
 
  • #17
Moonbear said:
Yeah, after all those Hail Mary's you made me say, that dark cloud of bad luck seemed to have engulfed most of the US yesterday! I'm still waiting for that ray of sunshine. :rolleyes:

I didn't say which lord the ray of sunshine was coming from -
MWaahaahahaHAHAHAhahahaha
(*crash of thunder*)
:devil:
 
  • #18
franznietzsche said:
I told you, you should have done the full rosary, see what you get for not listening?

Nitchy - why aren't you at the bar? Bad boy! Say 10 Hail Marys - backwards!
:devil:
MWAAAAHAHAHAHAhahaha (*chocking sound*) HAaaggh? (*coughing fit*)
 
  • #19
Later guys. I got to see a monk about a 'nasty habit', if you know what I mean, eh? eh? :biggrin: Have a good weekend.
 
  • #20
franznietzsche said:
I told you, you should have done the full rosary, see what you get for not listening?

Yeah, I avoided being the cause of some horrid natural disaster! But these things always renew my faith that there is a God...who's out to get me!

I can feel them watching me...aaaaggghhhhh! Oh, wait, that's just Tom Mattson sneaking up behind people around here. Whew! :-p
 
  • #21
the number 42 said:
Nitchy - why aren't you at the bar? Bad boy! Say 10 Hail Marys - backwards!
:devil:
MWAAAAHAHAHAHAhahaha (*chocking sound*) HAaaggh? (*coughing fit*)

Hmm...that spell I cast on you really does have some long-lasting after effects, doesn't it? :devil:
 
  • #22
the number 42 said:
Nitchy - why aren't you at the bar? Bad boy! Say 10 Hail Marys - backwards!
:devil:


I can't do that sober!
 
  • #23
klusener said:
As I write this, I remember tribdog's post about getting pencil lead stuck in his hip or something... but after a couple of weeks after i read his post, i got a pencil lead about this size: | : doubled stuck in my finger, i tried to use a tweezer to take it out but it didn't come out, then i kept poking a needle into that area, again i couldn't take it out, but i just ignored it cause one of my buddies told me that his mother had a pencil lead stuck in her arm for 30 years and nothing happened.. But about a month has passed, and my arm feels like a stone, it feels really heavy, i don't know what happened.. But i still don't want to go to the doctor, because maybe I am just imagining things are something, but it also hurts a lot now, so i am at the crossroads right now.. :confused:

a real man doesn't need no doctor...

marlon :cool:
 
  • #24
Yes,Marlon,it's true,but not in all cases.For the degree of generality that u intended,u should have said:
"A dead man needs no doctor.Especially after he's burried"...

Daniel.
 
  • #25
dextercioby said:
Yes,Marlon,it's true,but not in all cases.For the degree of generality that u intended,u should have said:
"A dead man needs no doctor.Especially after he's burried"...

Daniel.

No, that is not what i wanted to say :rolleyes:
It is not even funny :zzz:

marlon
 
  • #26
Graphite is inert. It makes a fine prosthetic. What you may have injected along with it is a different matter. Just because your arm now feels like lead is no cause for alarm. You are going to die anyway, so why bother? All the doctor can do is delay the process.
 
  • #27
Chronos said:
? All the doctor can do is delay the process.


He's right. Just lay down comfy like and wait for the end, its only a matter of time now.
 
  • #28
You may put on some music to make you relieve the stress...

Daniel.
 
  • #29
Chronos said:
Graphite is inert. It makes a fine prosthetic. What you may have injected along with it is a different matter. Just because your arm now feels like lead is no cause for alarm. You are going to die anyway, so why bother? All the doctor can do is delay the process.

...marry me?
 
  • #30
relskid said:
...marry me?

:smile: :smile:

You have such an odd idea of romance...
 

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