. It really hurt! There was about 45# of force behind it. Ouch!). The symptoms of both eumycetoma and actinomycetoma are similar. His leg obviously hurts and he thinks part of the thorn is still in there. So, as palm guys do wether they know why or not, I went to go get some of the seeds off the tree. Livistonas also make nasty little cuts, except for saribus which can make nasty big ones. The last time I got stuck, I was wearing gloves and one frond managed to stick me in the thick part of my palm. (0 members and 1 guests). The hardy orange (Poncirus trifoliata), also known as bitter orange and trifoliate orange, is a deciduous shrub often used in hedges. Hurt worse than I was expecting. It broke the skin. They may also take blood tests to confirm joint inflammation. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. I was very carefully pruning off the rubbish from my CIDP and was about to cut off the spines (I insert them into a piece of polysterene and call it "art"). As a precaution to it's dainty but spiny tips, I cut the lower dead fronds and cut a few more that were badly damaged from the cold we received. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I've been stabbed by spiny palms, or slashed by them. I hope I don't need to see the Dr over this. I got stabbed with a palm tree thorn on my ankle at 11am and within an hour I started having a lot of pain, followed by swelling in my ankle, and now very limited mobility it's now 9:40pm. Once when I was in Nam (Viet that is), we were hunkered down taking some fire from Charlie and as I rolled over to cover a grenade w/ my body to save our platoon I rolled right into a clump of Salacca. My dad got gashed really good once from a Washingtonia petiole as he drove past with the lawn mower at an irresponsible rate of speed. It occurs when the fungus gets into the skin via a small cut, scrape, or puncture, such as from a rose thorn. I was stabbed by a palm tree thorn!? There are too many other palms to plant. OW! link above. The symptoms of cutaneous sporotrichosis usually start to appear between 1 and 12 weeks after infection. Find recent orders, do a return or exchange, create a Wish List & more. This is because the thorn fragments can be minuscule, making them hard to identify with imaging tests. Last medically reviewed on April 24, 2019, An open wound is an injury involving an external or internal break in your body tissue, usually involving the skin. Mycetoma is a disease caused by fungi and bacteria found in water and soil. The knee is the most common joint affected, but it can also affect the hands, wrists, and ankles. Pets that get their mouths on sago palms, thorns or otherwise, often experience symptoms like depression, weakness, vomiting, runny stools, appetite loss, bruises, exhaustion, severe stomachaches, unusual thirst and bloody fecal matter. My hand started having spasms and I looked and saw a bloody entrance wound and then about an inch a away from that was a lump where my skin was raised from the back end of the spine that was lodged in my forearm bone (not sure which one). Help! Display as a link instead, I gave it a tug and the tip of the leaf punched through my upper lip. Help! Long Island, New York Zone 7a (where most of the southern Floridians are originally from), Summer Highs : 85-90f/day, 68-75f / night, Winter Lows : 38-45f/day, 25-35f / night, Extreme Low : 10-20f/day, 0-10f / night but VERY RARE. Pasted as rich text. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages, Ooh and how could I forget! . Plant thorn arthritis, or plant thorn synovitis, is a rare type of arthritis. Privacy Policy The first time, I was planting my dear lil dypsis and having a bear of a time - and I dunno how it happened but I wrenched my neck so hard I almost passed out. MedicineNet.com notes that although puncture wounds usually bleed little, they infect easily. You can pick more than one choice. There doesn read more Plant thorn arthritis causes symptoms similar to other types of inflammatory arthritis, such as: To diagnose plant thorn arthritis, doctors will examine a persons physical symptoms and take a medical history. Hot and cold Med. . I know that Dr. Oz does not want us using peroxide but who knows what to do. It only takes a few stabs to learn. Next injury came at the very end when I did the very same action, this time, I got stabbed right in the medial deltoid. Microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience. In fact, most everyone I know that has a Phoenix in their garden has been stabbed badly enough for it to be considered a bigger injury than your typical garden variety. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. Boy, this is a real digression, isn't it? I went to the emergency room and after cutting a nice little incision to get to the spine, and having the nurse help him pull the muscles back to give him access to the back end of the spineit took him about 30 minutes of digging and prying with various instruments from tweezers to finally locking hemostats to finally dislodge it from the bone. They dont meet the strict definition of thorns, which have deeper roots in a plants stem. My hand was completely paralyzed since the spine I think had pinned some of the muscles that controlled the fingers. DOI: cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/mycetoma/index.html, cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/sporotrichosis/index.html, How to Identify and Treat an Infected Cut, Achilles Tendon Rupture: Symptoms to Look For, Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI, Ruptured Spleen: Symptoms and Treatment in Adults and Children. As I brushed by a leaf (I'm pretty sure I was wearing glasses at the time), a leaf tip penetrated my left ear, puncturing the ear drum. check out the FAQ by clicking the The tube works really well and the B armata has grown 3 leaves since planting. The armament on the petioles shredded his chest and arms pretty good. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Although eumycetoma is commonly treated with long-term antifungal medication, treatment may not cure the disease. Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation). I never seem to be fully prepared with protection measures when it comes time to collect seeds from them. The recorded message said they were terribly busy and only to stay on if it was an emergency. As it went in it stretched the skin on my arm and then it broke off and the skin went back. Understand your joint surgery options. about 95% of the time. They create and support wound healing. how can i take it out? I did NOT kill the offending palm. DISCUSSION. I had one go pretty deep into the side of ring finger. Is it just me, or does it just come with the territory? While sago palms (Cycas revoluta) might look innocuous and inviting, the hardy plants are highly poisonous to both human beings and pets. East of Mount Soledad, in the biggest cold sink in San Diego County. First of all, we need to remove this. Or is there any medical treatment that might help? Sorta like Cameron in Ferris Beuller. Error posting question. Sago palms aren't just poisonous to people, but also to cats and dogs. Part of the thorn remains in the joint, causing inflammation. The bump get bigger and starts to look like an open sore. My brother in law got an infected hand from Phoenix roebeleni and it stayed sore for well over 6 months or more with medication and several doctor visits. Sporotrichosis is a relatively rare infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix. The credits are the best, with the Build me up, Buttercup sing-along. We report the case of a 14 year old healthy boy, who was admitted six weeks after being injured by a palm tree thorn, with limping caused by pain and swelling in his right knee. Strange Climate. Sharp thorns on various parts of the trees can puncture the skin and cause bacterial or fungal infections.. Hi all, I think there are quite a few pages on the net all about phoenix poisoning its quite dangerous what these can do! Fortunately I held the end on, and the wound has healed, but I was really cursing when it happened , for the pain, as much for using the wrong tool for the job. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I've been stabbed by spiny palms, or slashed by them. This penetration causes inflammation of the synovial membrane. Plant-thorn synovitis is a rare cause of arthritis from a plant thorn penetrating a joint. It could get infected, so be watchful! The pain usually last for a few days, and especially painful near the fingernail!! IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Cyclas Revoluta, Missouri Botanical Garden: Cycas Revoluta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Male & Female Sago Palms, University of Illinois Extension: Sago Palm, Cycas Revoluta, Palm & Cycad Societies of Australia: Cycas Revoluta, Privacy Notice/Your California Privacy Rights. Here are the signs you may need to see a doctor. In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. I got stabbed with a palm tree thorn on my ankle at 11am and within an hour I started having a lot of pain, followed by swelling in my ankle, and now very limited mobility it's now 9:40pm. Clear editor. I might try and get something from "Castaway" next. During a recent discussion, it came to my attention that I am not the only one who has been stabbed, more than a little, by a palm. Date thorn is a modified leaf that ends in a spine of the palm tree, Phoenix anarensis, which is widely cultivated in the Middle-East countries.2 Penetrating injuries of the extremities by date thorn are common in Middle Eastern countries.2 Children are exposed to thorn injuries because of their contact with date palms in gardens or plantations. In this surgery, the connective tissue of the joint is removed. Treatment involves surgical removal of the plant thorn fragments and inflamed joint lining. All rights reserved. Its great growing palms! But I've been sent to the ER twice this year by my beloved palms. Date palm thorn injuries require a high level of clinical suspicion and careful management as they can lead to severe complications, such as tissue inflammation, synovitis, and extensive haematoma. Let's look at symptoms and treatments. Please note: heartbreak does not qualify. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. (it's like a very small thorn)? Like ageing, palm culture is not for sissys. Sporotrichosis is a relatively rare infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix. Managed to break the tip off under the skin too, had to dig it out with an exacto knife and tweezers. As many of my palms as he has killed with that damn lawnmower though, maybe this was a little revenge from one of them, lol. Hydrocolloid bandages are used to treat open, superficial wounds and open pimples. I got stabbed with a palm tree thorn on my ankle at 11am and. 1995-2023 QVC, Inc. All rights reserved. Palmdude, actually there is a an abandoned 3 mast sailing boat sitting in shallow water off Airlie Beach, multimillion dollar vessel but the owner went broke and can't salvage it..this could be your golden opportunity.Palmy sailing tours of the tropical Whitsunday Islands, Trithrinax campestris and against Washingtonias.minor but painful..not to mention trimming a Livistona australis, USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer, "Its always exciting the first time you save the world. I was convinced I'd pulled a groin muscle or a hernia for several months. Sharp thorns on their branches, trunks and the undersides or tips of fronds can puncture the skin and cause bacterial or fungal infections. In some cases, you might need to see a doctor for special medicines. 14/04/2009 21:27. feel a tiny bit of a twonk now. Sago palms are spiky plants that are toxic when eaten. Is the most common joint affected, but also to cats and dogs Buttercup sing-along posting... 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