[Spiffyfable]

Now that just sucks

[Sgt.Reaper]

Man oh man. Bad shit.

[ChristySD]

I'm not being a smart-ass, but it is **fasciitis**, without the "L" in it. There are many ways of contracting it, from a "bug" in swimming water, as already mentioned, or simply nicking yourself without a slightly rusty shaving razor. It is more prevalent in patients with suppressed immune systems (e.g. cancer, diabetes, chronic conditions, smokers, IV drug users, etc.), but anyone can contract it. The most recognizable form to the layperson is the strain contracted when bitten by the brown recluse spider, which lives in abundance here in Florida, unfortunately, and other southern U.S. states. We usually had 1-3 cases a month at my last hospital. Suprisingly, people around here knew what to look for when they were bitten and came to the E.R. fairly promptly, lessening the need for limb amputation or deep debridement (cutting away dead skin). Thanks for the post.

[johnleeknoefler]

Originally Posted by Tantrix ↗

Ok forget about the flesh-eating bacteria, what normal people hang out with that many heroin users???

Silly! Another Heroin addict of course.

[Rusty666]

[Brometheus]

i remember when this was a big scare in the 90s.. i used to be scared to play--in fear of getting cuts, and this happening to me. i remember this disease.. you have scared me for a decade.

[Brometheus]

Originally Posted by ChristySD ↗

I'm not being a smart-ass, but it is **fasciitis**, without the "L" in it. There are many ways of contracting it, from a "bug" in swimming water, as already mentioned, or simply nicking yourself without a slightly rusty shaving razor. It is more prevalent in patients with suppressed immune systems (e.g. cancer, diabetes, chronic conditions, smokers, IV drug users, etc.), but anyone can contract it. The most recognizable form to the layperson is the strain contracted when bitten by the brown recluse spider, which lives in abundance here in Florida, unfortunately, and other southern U.S. states. We usually had 1-3 cases a month at my last hospital. Suprisingly, people around here knew what to look for when they were bitten and came to the E.R. fairly promptly, lessening the need for limb amputation or deep debridement (cutting away dead skin). Thanks for the post.

Thank you Dr, Christy.. always appreciate your posts.

[StiffyWood]

Originally Posted by Pookie_Bear ↗

I've got a boner.

Kay... someone needs to suck on the end of a shotgun... o_O

[ChristySD]

Originally Posted by Brometheus ↗

Thank you Dr, Christy.. always appreciate your posts.

No problem, babes! I never know if I should use my professional, medical side when I post, or my smart-ass "I'm laughing my ass off at this person's misfortune" side............always tough to figure it out!!

[Brometheus]

Originally Posted by ChristySD ↗

No problem, babes! I never know if I should use my professional, medical side when I post, or my smart-ass "I'm laughing my ass off at this person's misfortune" side............always tough to figure it out!!

lol either way, im sure you'd share your professional insight.