Worst Pain

posted by jmog

Being that I work on industrial furnaces (everything from designing them to retrofitting for lower emissions to troubleshooting/commissioning) I feel really bad for you.

I have been close a couple times when it comes to furnace explosions, even in the next building over when a hydrogen furnace exploded, but have avoided being directly involved in one so far.

I have been doing this for 20+ years and every trip to the field is serious business.

Stay safe.

They said had I been another 6 inches in front of the furnace the concussion would have killed me.  Our furnace uses a combination of RX and natural gas during the cook time, then kicks into nitrogen for the last 2 hours to get rid of the flammable gas and make the furnace door safe to open.  Turns out the technician that handles the recipes was clueless and cut the nitrogen time down to 10 minutes to try to cut costs.  He neglected to inform anyone of this.  So when the door opened all the natural and RX gas that was all pushed to the front of the furnace exploded as soon as it hit the flame screen. 

posted by Fletch

I had gout last month for a few days, you guys talk about that being reaily tough, albiet painful its not that bad

Then you had a really mild case…or it wasn’t gout.

posted by GoChiefs

They said had I been another 6 inches in front of the furnace the concussion would have killed me.  Our furnace uses a combination of RX and natural gas during the cook time, then kicks into nitrogen for the last 2 hours to get rid of the flammable gas and make the furnace door safe to open.  Turns out the technician that handles the recipes was clueless and cut the nitrogen time down to 10 minutes to try to cut costs.  He neglected to inform anyone of this.  So when the door opened all the natural and RX gas that was all pushed to the front of the furnace exploded as soon as it hit the flame screen. 

So the moron didn’t know that the 2 hours of N2 was specifically designed for 5 full volume changes (minimum) as required by NFPA 86 in Class C furnaces?

Endothermic gas (RX) is nothing to mess with, a good mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with some nitrogen and carbon dioxide as the rest.

I hope that guy got fired, that not only almost cost you your life but should have also come with a hefty OHSA fine due to circumventing a safety required process (nitrogen purge).

posted by jmog

Kidney stone and gout. 

Born far worse than the broken bones and dislocated joints I have had. 

I have read kidney stones are the only thing comparable to natural child birth. 

Gout is worse at times than kidney stones. 

Gout is the only pain that has actually made me cry as an adult. 

I get gout a few times a year and can confirm it is one of the worst pain known to mankind. Took me three years to even know what it was or what was going on 

posted by jmog

Then you had a really mild case…or it wasn’t gout.

Yea sometimes my episodes vary from mild to extreme. Got it in the knee once and it was hell 

I've been lucky to not really have any memorable physically painful moments.

posted by geeblock

Yea sometimes my episodes vary from mild to extreme. Got it in the knee once and it was hell 

Most people get it in their big toe. If its mild in toes it isn't "that bad".

I get it rotating in almost any joint. Have had it in toes, ankles, knees, elbows, fingers (right now in thumb), etc.

Achilles heal and knee is by far the worst, and I typically get it in my ankles or knees myself.

I wouldn't wish gout on my worst enemy.

posted by jmog

Most people get it in their big toe. If its mild in toes it isn't "that bad".

I get it rotating in almost any joint. Have had it in toes, ankles, knees, elbows, fingers (right now in thumb), etc.

Achilles heal and knee is by far the worst, and I typically get it in my ankles or knees myself.

I wouldn't wish gout on my worst enemy.

I am currently on vacation and have a medium episode going on as we speak right in the middle of my foot . But I’m drinking a ton and eating seafood which are my triggers. I have meds with me but I’m trying not to take them 

posted by geeblock

Yea sometimes my episodes vary from mild to extreme. Got it in the knee once and it was hell 

I was in my knee.  uncomfortable sleeping and getting in and out of car........

posted by geeblock

I am currently on vacation and have a medium episode going on as we speak right in the middle of my foot . But I’m drinking a ton and eating seafood which are my triggers. I have meds with me but I’m trying not to take them 

Yeah alcohol and shellfish are bad for it.

If the medicine you have is colchicine, you have to watch that due to what I said above about the side effects.

posted by Fletch

I was in my knee.  uncomfortable sleeping and getting in and out of car........

Did you get a blood test to know it was gout?

Most people who only get it once or mild, get it in their toe (big toe). 

posted by jmog

Yeah alcohol and shellfish are bad for it.

If the medicine you have is colchicine, you have to watch that due to what I said above about the side effects.

Yea that’s why I don’t want to take it. I do also have indothromycin which helps and has less side effects. The good news is after 5 shots it doesn’t hurt lol . I’m trying to avoid abuterol or whatever the daily dose stuff is but they are now recommending it for me

posted by jmog

Did you get a blood test to know it was gout?

Most people who only get it once or mild, get it in their toe (big toe). 

yes it was gout.  I had it a few years ago in the same knee.  This time was worse

posted by Fletch

I had gout last month for a few days, you guys talk about that being reaily tough, albiet painful its not that bad

No one here is surprised you were able to shake it off as a mere annoyance.  You're hard as nails.  Audie Murphy was a pussy next to you.

posted by jmog

Did you get a blood test to know it was gout?

Most people who only get it once or mild, get it in their toe (big toe). 

Do you treat with ice or heat ?

posted by geeblock

Do you treat with ice or heat ?

Yes...

I will soak it in a hot bath (with epsom salt) to dull the pain first then ice it afterwards for the swelling.

I've never had gout, but I have friends and acquaintances who have and their experiences sound similar to what I've read here. Well, except for CC's (SHOCKER!).

As for me, like Justin, I've been lucky enough to avoid anything I'd call extreme pain. I mean, compared to stuff like gout and kidney stones, "that time I banged a toe off a dumbbell and yelled 'FUCK' really loudly" doesn't exactly rate.

Spiral fracture in my leg.  It's like an indian burn, but to your bone.

broken big toe and wisdom teeth ouch

Back.

Have had many a ailment over the years from broken bones, cuts, concussions to torn ligaments, but back issues were the absolute worse.   At least the others I could find some way to be comfortable but a bad back effects pretty much every movement.