So my tailspot blenny has several white spikes sticking out of his side

I'm guessing it was a bristle worm that attacked him. I'm also guessing there is nothing I can do for him

He seems ok for the most part, he's still swimming around and seems to be eating.
Has anyone else had this happen to their fish? I'm hoping after a few days the spikes will fall out and he'll be fine, but does anyone know?
He's kinda staying towards the back of the tank so I don't know if I can get a pic. of not, but I'll try. Tried to get a pic, but it's not clear enough to see the spikes.