Owww my torch coral stung me!!!

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Timbits

The doctor probably won't even know what to do lol but ya I'm gonna go on Friday

He won't know anything specific about it. If you take him some info that might help. Mycobacterium marinum is a bacteria that causes Mycobacteriosis. My understanding is this is usually associated with joint pain. There are also several species of Vibrio infections, but those would have probably made you very, very sick by now. Those are the two more common infections that are transferable to humans.

Chances are that you're simply more sensitive to that particular coral. I've also noticed that many people (myself included) are more sensitive to stings each time it happens.

Here is a link with lots of information... www.wetwebmedia.com/woundfaq.htm

[Timbits]

Originally Posted by Myka

He won't know anything specific about it. If you take him some info that might help. Mycobacterium marinum is a bacteria that causes Mycobacteriosis. My understanding is this is usually associated with joint pain. There are also several species of Vibrio infections, but those would have probably made you very, very sick by now. Those are the two more common infections that are transferable to humans.

Chances are that you're simply more sensitive to that particular coral. I've also noticed that many people (myself included) are more sensitive to stings each time it happens.

Here is a link with lots of information... www.wetwebmedia.com/woundfaq.htm

Wow, thanks so much for the info Mindy! I really appreciate it, now time to read up!

[Scuba Diver Gal]

Any chance you are a scuba diver and have DAN insurance? Because when I got home from a recent dive trip, I phoned them about some medical questions I had (was worried it was related to my diving)…they were super helpful on the phone. I am pretty sure they would know lots about coral stings, etc. They also referred me to a dive doctor in Calgary…just a thought, in case the local docs aren't helpful. it was a quick 10 minute phone call and also a follow up email from them.

[Timbits]

Originally Posted by Scuba Diver Gal

Any chance you are a scuba diver and have DAN insurance? Because when I got home from a recent dive trip, I phoned them about some medical questions I had (was worried it was related to my diving)…they were super helpful on the phone. I am pretty sure they would know lots about coral stings, etc. They also referred me to a dive doctor in Calgary…just a thought, in case the local docs aren't helpful. it was a quick 10 minute phone call and also a follow up email from them.

No I'm not that's really awesome though

Well, I saw the doctor and he prescribed me some antibiotics. Half way through it now, lets hope my finger gets better. Still pretty swollen and it has become very itchy and also my skin around the spot it touched is peeling like crazy. I want to move my lps but I'm scared cuz that finger is all exposed now dammit

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Timbits

Still pretty swollen and it has become very itchy and also my skin around the spot it touched is peeling like crazy. I want to move my lps but I'm scared cuz that finger is all exposed now dammit

Crazy! Just from a Torch too - good thing you didn't get stung by something more potent!

I recently got nailed by a Radiata Urchin which has some decent toxicity. The pain was intense enough that I could use an Exacto blade to cut the spine out and let the poison bleed out without too much notice of the cutting. The Radiata injects a cool looking blue venom that I could clearly see in my finger with streaks that were headed up my finger. Bleeding it out worked well, and the pain as gone in an hour. I think I still have a piece of spine in there that will work its way out though.

[Scuba Diver Gal]

Urchin spines work their way out slowly...had those from diving at night time when you can't see the urchins near shore. takes a few months though...

[Slyguy00]

You must have one strong torch because i touch mine all the time and iv never been stung by it before. Hope it gets better!