Been Spined?

[Royce]

Hello -

I wonder if anyone has advice about this. I was spear fishing in Rhode Island, six weeks ago now, and was helping my partner boat a fish. The weight of the fish drove a dorsil spine through my wet suit and into my leg, just above the knee. Hurt like the #^&#^&#^&#^&ens with tingling and numbness too, for a week or so. The pain and neurological symptoms have resolved completely, but the darn thing is still in my leg. Should I just leave it? Get it removed? Anybody experienced this?

Thanks in advance.

Royce

[fishaholic18]

That's a great question to ask a doctor.
Seriously, I'd get to the Doc. now!
I wouldn't chance that. Good Luck.

[piemma]

F18
Great new avatar. Better than Spencers ugly sweater

[spence]

You're just jealous

I'd go see the Doc on this one.

-spence

[MakoMike]

You have to get it out. Is it infected? If not you can wait and see if the healing process squeezes it out on its own. If it is infected you need to get to a Dr.

[Pt.JudeJoe]

You are lucky you didn't get fish poisoning .I got spiked by a wee striper in the thumb once and it was %^&^*^% up for a couple of weeks . You say the spine is still in your leg and you want to know if it should be taken out? umm.. yes it doesn't belong in there. If you leave it in there , you will start craving tuna fish sandwiches......that's how it starts. Then you will notice scaley growths on your back , progressing to difficulty in breathing unless in the shower,...it gets worse....get that thing out man!

[spence]

I would think they would only leave it there if there was a chance the removal could cause more damage.

-spence

[chris L]

if it wasnt installed by a surgeon get it out ! its only going to get infected , cause it dont belong and your body knows it . It will get infected if not now .

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by piemma

F18
Great new avatar. Better than Spencers ugly sweater

Thanks.
Why aren't you out claiming your rock?
Hows the heave?

[fishaholic18]

Piemma, feel free to copy my avitar and use it.
It fits my new attitude,

[Slingah]

there is a doctor on the site....maybe he can help....his name is DR. Lickman I beleive