Question 1

what to do when you get fiber glass in your skin?

Accepted Answer

Itch!: The best medicine for fiberglass "splinters" is protection. Tightly woven clothing, in layers, with wrists and ankle openings protected or taped to gloves and boots. If exposed, small pieces of fiberglass form tiny splinters that itch and hurt when brushed. Showering to rinse away as much as possible helps, but usually, time allows the skin to push the splinters out in a few days.

Question 2

what happens if you get fiber glass in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Go see a doctor: If you have a foreign object in your eye, you need to go to the er right away and be seen by an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

my boyfriend had got fiber glass in his eye like maybe about a year ago and its bothering him what's the best thing for him to do?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: He needs to see an eye doctor for a full exam if this is still bothering him.

Question 4

past few weeks been having painful bowel movements. feels like passing glass. drink lots of water & eat lots of fiber. don't think hemorrhoids at 20?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Your description suggests a problem in the tissue lining the anus, perhaps a fissure ( crack ). Suggest you see a doctor for examination.

Question 5

burns when pooping like passing glass. fine after passing. stool softeners, fiber, hydrocortisone suppositories provide marginal relief. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure: Anal fissures, thrombosed hemorrhoids, and perianal abscesses can cause those symptoms. Best to have your doctor look at it to get you the right treatment.

Question 6

iwe found fiber glass in the fens of the air conditioner in side inhaling fiberglass is dangerous i being libong here for 14 months so thats but just recently in january 2017 i started getting itchy and sore troath ?

Accepted Answer

The FiBER: GLASS IN FILTERS IS HARMLESS!

Only pulverized fiber glass is dangerous
Look for another reason for your itchy sore throat!

My Opinion Only 
Hope it helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

broken fibula, plate and screws were put in place currently in fiber glass splint. 2 weeks post surgery getting a boot, when will i be able to walk?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: It varies somewhat based upon the nature of the fracture, but we will usually let our patients begin walking while wearing a boot by about 4-6 weeks postoperatively.  I would discuss your specific case with your surgeon.

Question 8

i'm coughing up clear sputum with small jelly like balls. what is it? otherwise symptom free.

Accepted Answer

MGT: Chronic infections may cause thickened mucus with this co consistency.

Question 9

is small fiber neropathy damage reversible?

Accepted Answer

Maybe in part: We are increasingly learning that small fibre neuropathies are common, especially associated with diabetes, but also present even in some fibromyalgia cases.  A medical food metanx, may result in increased nerve fiber density in the skin after 6-12 months.  If the cause is due to an immune polyneuritis, ivig can reverse much of it.  Need to understand causation to treat successfully.

Question 10

how to treat small
fiber neorapathy?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The first and most important treatment of peripheral neuropathy is to identify and treat the cause. If you have diabetes, very good control of blood sugar is essential for improvement. Symptomatic treatment with medications can help manage or control your symptoms - certain antidepressants and seizure medications are effective in many people. Talk to a neurologist or pain management specialist.

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Past few weeks been having painful bowel movements. feels like passing glass. drink lots of water & eat lots of fiber. don't think hemorrhoids at 20?

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Burns when pooping like passing glass. fine after passing. stool softeners, fiber, hydrocortisone suppositories provide marginal relief. what is this?

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Iwe found fiber glass in the fens of the air conditioner in side inhaling fiberglass is dangerous i being libong here for 14 months so thats but just recently in january 2017 i started getting itchy and sore troath ?

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Broken fibula, plate and screws were put in place currently in fiber glass splint. 2 weeks post surgery getting a boot, when will i be able to walk?

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I'm coughing up clear sputum with small jelly like balls. what is it? otherwise symptom free.

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