I think I got palytoxin poisoning

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have had this happen plenty of times while fragging, ice it and take some aspirin you'll be good in a couple of days. doctors are clueless when it come to palytoxin so not much they can do. be thankful it didn't get in your eyes lol
 
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This has been a big fear of mine. I have a 4 month old son and I fear of touching him with some crazy bacteria on my hands thus this is why I wear elbow high latex gloves and eye protection. I hope all turns out great for you and your home soon. Gonna follow along.
 
Glad you got treatment! Scary stuff! I always wear gloves working in the tank! May not prevent it but it could help in some cases. I encourage everyone to do similar. Keep us updated!
 
yea you don't want that red line getting up to your heart area...def bad news good thing you went
 
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Being a mechanic, I always have some sort of cut, scratch or a bug bite. And I can't stay out of the tank. Bad combination. In my experience with all the different bacteria and such in the tank. I keep "Ichthamol Ointment" on hand. AKA "drawing salve" I have used it on every infection with great results. Just my experience. I am ONLY sharing what I have used, and still use. Glad you got the help you needed. And you'll be back at it soon! Reef-On!
 
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Good luck my friend. If it is reacting quickly with antibiotic....most likely bacterial.
 
seasaltedinsrq said:
Being a mechanic, I always have some sort of cut, scratch or a bug bite. And I can't stay out of the tank. Bad combination. In my experience with all the different bacteria and such in the tank. I keep "Ichthamol Ointment" on hand. AKA "drawing salve" I have used it on every infection with great results. Just my experience. I am ONLY sharing what I have used, and still use. Glad you got the help you needed. And you'll be back at it soon! Reef-On!
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I'm a mechanic myself and I believe we could possibly build up an immunity to some things as I've cut myself a lot and have been lucky they say if you expose yourself to different bacterias you can build up an immunity to them how true that is I don't know but very rarely do I get anything on my hands infection wise that a good squeeze and clear out don't sort.



Good to see you on the mend though :)
 
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The 1st thing w/palytoxin is a heavy metallic taste in your mouth then it turns like a psychedelic trip for a brief period...IME x2
Saltwater has more harmful bacteria than your toilet! I would believe bacterial/viral infection to be the culprit
 
dknuckles said:
The 1st thing w/palytoxin is a heavy metallic taste in your mouth then it turns like a psychedelic trip for a brief period...IME x2
Saltwater has more harmful bacteria than your toilet! I would believe bacterial/viral infection to be the culprit
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Did you go to the hospital after the psychedelic trip or did you wait it out?
 
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