a message from Danger Boy

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited January 2009 in The Clubhouse
I've been away from here for a couple days. I just wanted to let anyone know that has a DVD deal from me.. that it's going to be a while before I can mail them out.

I was admitted to the hospital on New Years eve, two hours before midnight.

My fever was 104.8 and I was having severe back pain that was a stabbing kind of pain that would reach 9 to 10 on the pain scale, with 10 being the most intense pain of all.

The ER did every kind of test, MRI, CT scan, X-rays, spinal tap, lots and lots of blood withdrawls... and have come up with the diagnosis that I have a staph infection. The bacteria in my blood is what's causing the high fevers and very painful back pain. My blood pressure was also extremely high 172/110 if I read it right.

I am on three different IV anti-biotics, as well as a low sodium diet. I will probably have to spend a few more days in the hospital before I can go home. Followed by a couple weeks off from work and continue taking oral meds for a couple weeks too.

I finally have internet at the hospital... so now I will be able to receive PM's again.

I'm not over this yet.. it's going to be a slow process to full recovery.

What a way to ring in the new year huh? :rolleyes:
PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited January 2009
    Sorry to hear about your illness. Get well soon man.

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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2009
    Whoa! Al! I'm so very, very sorry for you! Does this have anything to do w/your back pain? I'm thinking not...

    But I will sure pray for you! I'm still in LA but will be returning on Monday & will contact you soon.

    God bless you, my friend!
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2009
    Hang in there Al. As long as youve got internet youre not alone. We're all there with ya! ;)
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2009
    Good luck on a speedy recovery.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that man. Being in the hospital for any reason is never fun...hope ya get better soon. At least you've got the internet to keep ya occupied now though.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited January 2009
    Get Well Soon, Danger Boy! You are a threat to the Hospital you are admitted to. :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited January 2009
    Wow, what a list! Sorry to hear...hope you have a speedy recovery. Get well soon Al!
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited January 2009
    Get well soon it looks like your in good hands.



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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    It's good to hear that you sought the advice of an MD. Sorry for your hospitalization, but it's good to hear that you're diagnosed and receiving treatment. Get better soon Al.Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,458
    edited January 2009
    Damn Al, I told you get a two bit ****, not an infection named staph. ;)

    I hope you get better fast!!!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2009
    hang in there man!!!
    Never Forget
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited January 2009
    WOW sorry to hear that!! :eek:
    Glad your coming along!
    Guy at work had that about 15yrs ago and said it took about 4 months for 100% recovery.
    He said it was the worst thing He ever went threw.

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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    Hoping for your speedy recover. Hope there are few cute nurses! ;)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2009
    Thanks everyone.

    It's a day by day thing... but I also hope for a speedy recovery once i'm released from the hospital.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited January 2009
    Good luck, Al. You're in my thoughts for a speedy recovery.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited January 2009
    Hospital gives polk a whole new meaning. polk ya here - polk ya there with those darn needles :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

    Hope for a speedy recovery .... get outta there asap ....
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2009
    Get well soon Al, it was great to meet you at PF.

    Being sick and not being a kid anymore bites the big one huh? That's why I felt so bad when Jesse (at his advanced age) was down for awhile.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2009
    Get well soon, that sucks dude.

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2009
    Get better soon Al.
    Michael ;)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2009
    Get well soon Al. Hope they got you on good meds to keep the pain down.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,185
    edited January 2009
    Sorry to hear Al. I hope things turn around quickly. Maybe it's a good thing and you will come out a better person. learn what you can from the Doctors.

    I also support the cute Nurse comments.LOL

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited January 2009
    Get beetr AL. And don't get fresh with the nurses!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2009
    Get well Al.

    Scott
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited January 2009
    Get well soon.
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited January 2009
    Al

    Get well soon.

    Jim
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited January 2009
    Al,

    Hang in there and get well soon. Not a great way to ring in the New Year.

    H9
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2009
    Al - hang in there and get better soon!
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited January 2009
    danger boy wrote: »
    I've been away from here for a couple days. I just wanted to let anyone know that has a DVD deal from me.. that it's going to be a while before I can mail them out.

    I was admitted to the hospital on New Years eve, two hours before midnight.

    My fever was 104.8 and I was having severe back pain that was a stabbing kind of pain that would reach 9 to 10 on the pain scale, with 10 being the most intense pain of all.

    The ER did every kind of test, MRI, CT scan, X-rays, spinal tap, lots and lots of blood withdrawls... and have come up with the diagnosis that I have a staph infection. The bacteria in my blood is what's causing the high fevers and very painful back pain. My blood pressure was also extremely high 172/110 if I read it right.

    I am on three different IV anti-biotics, as well as a low sodium diet. I will probably have to spend a few more days in the hospital before I can go home. Followed by a couple weeks off from work and continue taking oral meds for a couple weeks too.

    I finally have internet at the hospital... so now I will be able to receive PM's again.

    I'm not over this yet.. it's going to be a slow process to full recovery.

    What a way to ring in the new year huh? :rolleyes:

    Dang, dude, what a way to earn your nick!:eek: Best wishes on a speedy recovery, and maybe we should have a poll to come up with a not-so-dangerous nym....like maybe out-of-dangerboy?;)
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited January 2009
    Hope you get well soon Al.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2009
    Cheez!:eek: That sucks. Get better soon.
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