about the thickness of a coat hanger and it went into my foot i had some one pull it out but now 3 days later my foot is still swelled up and its hard to walk. i had a tetnus shot last january. should i just wait or go to the hospital or....... i dont know.......i dont have health insurance..... maybe some home remedy or something......???????
2007-06-14 07:13:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it isn't tetanus if you have had a shot within the last five years.
however, you have undoubtedly developed a healthy infection, I doubt that a home remedy is going to do any good at this late stage, but, you can try soaking your foot in very warm water and epson salts at least three times a day to see if you can draw the infection out. If it isn't improved after 24 hours of this treatment, it isn't going to get better and you had better seek medical attention for antibiotics, the infection like that can cause gangrene and loss of your foot.
2007-06-14 07:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever you step on something rusted, you should always go in and make sure you get tetanus booster. I understand you have no insurance, but you should go into the ER to get it checked out. You may need to be on antibiotics for a short period of time. In the meantime, keep the area covered aith Neosporin and a band-aid until you see a doctor. Don't wait long. Hope this helps!
2007-06-14 16:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by pengfoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other infections you should be concerned about beside tetanus, which you are vaccinated for. That won't be a problem. Insurance or no insurance, you need to be seen and I suggest you go to an Urgent Care Walk-in clinic before you really do need a hospital. That will be much, much more expensive.
2007-06-14 14:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tet nus shots are good for 5 to 7 years. For the swelling use ice. Don't have health insurance , then go to a health clinic--most of them have sliding pay plans based on your income vs. a visit to the E.R. which will cost you about a grand.
2007-06-14 14:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by FTW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have an infection. Go to a doctor, clinic, or somewhere now. You need this fixed before it spreads. If you just leave it alone, this could spread until you have to have the foot amputated, or it could possibly even kill you. Now is not the time to be cheap.
2007-06-14 14:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably infected. Now is not a time to save money. Go to the doctor!
2007-06-14 14:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by linda h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call emergency and ask how often you need a tetanus shot. I think you'll be OK
2007-06-14 14:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by Buzzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and get urself checked up.....dont waist time
2007-06-14 15:21:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ali K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋