Is it possible to correctly drain fluid on my knee at home? | |
Mr. Predictor Senior Forum Moderator 08/23/2010 11:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | fuck no !!! Last Edited by Mr. Predictor on 08/23/2010 11:14 PM "If there is a new fascism, it won't come from skinheads and punks; it will come from people who eat granola and think they know how the world should be." - Brian Eno |
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korp User ID: 1073735 United States 08/23/2010 11:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Go for it, look up how it's done online to make sure you're doing it right, then do it. (just don't blame me if you screw up! lol) I don't go to the doctor for anything anymore, I just don't feel the need. Everything either clears up on it's own eventually, or I can take care of it myself. I even have some splints here in case I break a bone, lol, I don't see the need to spend cash on a doctor unless it's extremely serious, and I'm unable to take care of it on my own. When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. -Thomas Jefferson Join my village and earn some cash on the side. Watch the intro video and see if you're interested! [link to www.varolo.com] |
CadeX User ID: 1076666 United States 08/23/2010 11:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm all for the do-it-yourself approach, just be careful and do a healthy (haha, pun :P ) amount of research about the proper procedural techniques required in addition to proper sanitary precautions. I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with your knee, I'm sure you know the name of the ailment - start there. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 919411 United States 08/23/2010 11:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just curious. I've done smaller things and left no scars, haven't had an infection and my results are always very good. Quoting: Too_Lazy_To_Login 1008291But this would be the biggest procedure yet. I'm still probably going to do it because, as of now, I haven't the money for this procedure at an office or hospital. Therefore, I'm going to do it on my own. From what I can tell, this is going to be painful, but the relief will be near-instant. Of course proper tools are needed and cleanliness is necessary. If there are any complications (infection, locking, swelling, returning fluid), I will visit an MD or DO. Equipment: 1. Iodine 2. Rubbing alcohol 3. Distilled water 4. Syringe 5. Clean clothes (to be disposed of immediately) 6. Suturing tools if necessary 7. Temporary brace 8. Thermometer (to test for fever in case of infection) 9. Antibiotics (penicillin, bacampicillin, methicillin [if infection proves resistant to the latter]) Yeah... You are officially NUTS |
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moops User ID: 906289 United States 08/23/2010 11:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | go to a livestock supply store. you can buy sterile hypodermic needles there, around here we have "farm and fleet" stores i am sure that there is somthing similer where you live MOOPS,spreading joy and mayhem :) [link to www.onegoodkitty.com] [link to www.biblegateway.com] And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather EXPOSE them. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1008291 United States 08/23/2010 11:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months ago, I sprained it fairly bad. No bones were broken (obviously, if it's a sprain), but they were worried that the meniscus had been damaged (torn, ripped, etc). I kept easy on it for a month and when I worked, I worked very lightly with a braces and plenty of breaks. I can, as of now, almost walk on it as if the incident never happened. When the doctor has observed the knee, he noted some fluid build up and that if it were to be swelling, it would eventually go down. What I've noticed is that it's actually increased in size somewhat. I've understood from various sources that after this injury, it is common to develop some fluid on the knee (which would cause discomfort). So, I'd like to tap it first and see what I'm dealing with. The are exhibits no heat or discoloring. It doesn't spread - so, it wouldn't be an infection. Ice and medicine prove to be ineffective against the swollen area (which is about the size of a golf-ball), so I think it's safe to assume that I'm dealing with extra fluid that can be safely drained. Finally, as I've said before, I've performed a few smaller procedures before and the results were very effective. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1043058 United States 08/23/2010 11:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow OP! I'm a total nutter and have to be almost before I go near a modern doctor but, man, that seems insane to me! But, I respect your right to do so and wish you the best. Please let us know how it turns out! Can you make a youtube??? Never know, might be handy knowledge for the future. :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1043029 United States 08/23/2010 11:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | images of CTs and MRIs of knees in this condition, also look in a good anatomy & physiology textbook for a good 3-dimensional understanding of the knee in order to be sure of your determination of where the fluid pocket is use a 60cc syringe with luer-lock (screw on) end and about an 18 gauge safety needle might can get all that at CVS, or of course a nurse or dr. who can grab it for you use sterile gloves I'm with you, OP. I'd rather just about perform any surgery on myself than have to go to a doc or hospital where they will really screw me up and then deny they did it. At least I can admit to myself if I screw up playing self-doc By the way, it's gonna hurt like hell. You might want to consider a few shots of Beam first, but not enough to unsteady your hand of course. . |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1043058 United States 08/23/2010 11:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow OP! I'm a total nutter and have to be almost DEAD before I go near a modern doctor but, man, that seems insane to me! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1043058But, I respect your right to do so and wish you the best. Please let us know how it turns out! Can you make a youtube??? Never know, might be handy knowledge for the future. :) Forgot an important word there. :) |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1008291 United States 08/23/2010 11:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Be VERY familiar with knee anatomy first. Look up: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1043029images of CTs and MRIs of knees in this condition, also look in a good anatomy & physiology textbook for a good 3-dimensional understanding of the knee in order to be sure of your determination of where the fluid pocket is use a 60cc syringe with luer-lock (screw on) end and about an 18 gauge safety needle might can get all that at CVS, or of course a nurse or dr. who can grab it for you use sterile gloves I'm with you, OP. I'd rather just about perform any surgery on myself than have to go to a doc or hospital where they will really screw me up and then deny they did it. At least I can admit to myself if I screw up playing self-doc By the way, it's gonna hurt like hell. You might want to consider a few shots of Beam first, but not enough to unsteady your hand of course. . Actually, I'm attending school for an MD. :) I have faith and I'll let everyone know how it turns out. DO NO TRY THIS. ...Even though, that sort of make me a hypocrite. And, to other posters, there are multiple videos on YouTube with people doing this at home, and most of the time (there is room for failure) the operation is successful and solves the problem. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1075759 United States 08/23/2010 11:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oral antibiotics won't do you any good once you've contracted blood poisoning. Please OP don't play with your life, you'll end up in intensive care if something goes wrong. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1076800Bullshit, Nelson Mandela. Western oral antibiotics cure everything. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1076800 South Africa 08/23/2010 11:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oral antibiotics won't do you any good once you've contracted blood poisoning. Please OP don't play with your life, you'll end up in intensive care if something goes wrong. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Quoting: Steve QuayleBullshit, Nelson Mandela. Western oral antibiotics cure everything. Excuse me, South Africa was indeed a modern first world westernised country until the blacks took over in 1994. lol! |