Kinda an emergency… got stung by something in my tank

[littlefoxx]

Pee on your hand. what’s your BP? Any urchins? There’s a few that would do that like the fire urchin and another. Both pretty. Zoas affect your heart too.

No urchins! Tried two and they both died on me, so I didnt get another since they dont seem to like my tank!

 

[Miami Reef]

Its few but some of us here are medical certified

Did you mean to say medically certifiable? I have no idea if that’s what you meant or not. Just curious.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Did you mean to say medically certifiable? I have no idea if that’s what you meant or not. Just curious.

Persons with medical certification fall under term " Certified" such as certified medical assistant, certified Paramedic and so forth.
In better terms, it would be " Certified medical"

 

[Miami Reef]

Persons with medical certification fall under term " Certified" such as certified medical assistant, certified Paramedic and so forth.
In better terms, it would be " Certified medical"

Thanks! I misspelled it. Thanks for enlightening me.

 

[Reef Devils]

You can do an epsom salt or vinegar soak to help draw out any needles that could have left behind. While each individual is different, these things are rarely serious, except as I mentioned earlier, in the case of anaphylaxis. If you do a soak and kept it clean, chances of infection should be very rare.

Idk what it is. I hope you get better. I was doing some rock work about 2 month ago in my tank and I had some really bad burning and itching all over my arm. It went away after a day. Get better ‍

 

[bobnicaragua]

I have a lot of fireworms. I got stung a few months ago. My finger was itchy and swollen for about 3 days.

 

[Nemo&Friends]

Let us know when you feel better, we are all pulling for you.
I guess I should start to wear gloves in my tank. It is so bulky I do not like using them, but I have a rabbit fish and lots of bristle worms and you gave us a good warning.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Let us know when you feel better, we are all pulling for you.
I guess I should start to wear gloves in my tank. It is so bulky I do not like using them, but I have a rabbit fish and lots of bristle worms and you gave us a good warning.

Cant beat aquagloves for $20

 

[907_Reefer]

I have a few pairs of these types of gloves, use them every time I'm moving rock work. Cheap and effective, any local fishing outlet should have some in stock.

 

[littlefoxx]

Idk what it is. I hope you get better. I was doing some rock work about 2 month ago in my tank and I had some really bad burning and itching all over my arm. It went away after a day. Get better ‍

Thank you!

 

[Pickle_soup]

Well I do want to cut my had off as this itching is DRIVING ME NUTS but based on looking at the lionfish sting its for sure not that painful just more deep bone feeling itch!

No one will know, just pee on it.

 

[Yellongbutt]

Thank you!

The bearded fireworm is a slow creature, and is not considered a threat to humans unless touched by careless swimmers. The bristles, when flared, can penetrate human skin, injecting a powerful neurotoxin and producing intense irritation and a painful burning sensation around the area of contact. The sting can also lead to nausea and dizziness. This sensation lasts up to a few hours, but a painful tingling can continue to be felt around the area of contact. In a case of accidental contact, application and removal of adhesive tape will help remove the spines; applying isopropanol/Rubbing Alcohol/Isopropyl Alcohol to the area may help alleviate the pain.

From Wikipedia.

 

[littlefoxx]

From Wikipedia.

Thank you I saw this as well! Its just the super intense itching Im not finding described how I have it so that why I posted to see if anyone had a better idea! This really sucks.

Also I see youre a new member, welcome to reef2reef friend

 

[littlefoxx]

@vetteguy53081 I dont have the stuff to make what you recommended. Got some other ointments and such. Tried looking with a magnifying glass, the one I have isnt great, but I couldnt see any but I feel them in my fingers and stuff. Looks like I might have to have a doc look and see if they can see them

 

[vetteguy53081]

@vetteguy53081 I dont have the stuff to make what you recommended. Got some other ointments and such. Tried looking with a magnifying glass, the one I have isnt great, but I couldnt see any but I feel them in my fingers and stuff. Looks like I might have to have a doc look and see if they can see them

They’ll work their way out over 72 hours. Duct tape will catch and remove any in some cases. Walmart will have hydrocortisone, rubbing alcohol,
Triple antibiotic ointment should also help
Hydrocortisone helps with itching
Ibuprofen good if you feel throbbing

 

[PeterEde]

If you put fingers under a rock to lift and move I'm going with bristleworm. Sneaky little buggas

 

[Nano_Man]

Littlefoxx your not having much luck . Hope you recover soon and no doc bill. If you were in the uk I would of said go to the hospital and get checked out don’t mess with your health . Good luck and full recovery

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

No one will know, just pee on it.

don't you remember that "Friends" episode at the beach with Monica, Chandler and Joey and the jellyfish?

 

[leon.1980]

Vinegar dissolves bristleworm spines.

 

[ScottJ]

So on sunday I was moving some rocks and corals around in both tanks. I have 3 distinct marks on my hand from being stung by something… foxface in one tank and my lionfish in the other. Been stung by foxface and that just hurts so I dont think its him. Never been stung by my lionfish.

Basically what I have is such INTENSE itching that it feels bone deep and its really unbearable! Pulled a tiny (spike maybe?) out of one of the sting sites yesterday. But this itching is OUT OF CONTROL. Also found a fireworm (didnt touch it) sunday, but where theres one theres more. Searched all over the internet and cant find anything describing what I have.

Figured I would ask people here if they had any ideas before calling the doctor… so not my year with medical crap apparently.

@lion king tagging you because you have lions and most likely have been stung by them.

Thanks guys

How are you feeling today? Any better?