Mayday Mayday ! Mayday! I inhaled pastel dust ! - Advice

|Cobbba| · 07-11-2009, 10:21

I thoought I was going to have a heartattack as my chest has been feeling really heavy, but come to think about it I was using pastels all day yesterday.

This is the problem !

It is very uncomfortable; what can I do to get this off my chest ?

I did ring the NHS direct, and they said go to A & E, but now I am sure it's the pastels it would be pointless.

many thanks in advance.

p.s please save me !

dollymarie · 07-11-2009, 10:23

So you want saving and NHS direct told you to go to A and E but you wont take their advice?

Who exactly do you think can help you?

Sorry to be blunt, but if thats the advice you have been given by qualified professionals I would flipping well take it.

|Cobbba| · 07-11-2009, 10:25

Yeah, but she said to rule our heart problems etc.

I am sure it's the pastel dust getting on my chest, therefore it would be a waste of time straping down there.

BigBHM · 07-11-2009, 10:53

Have you ever heard of 'co-incidences'?
I was just wondering because you are making a heck of an assumption that your chest pain is caused by the pastel dust. It could be that you really are having problems and it is just co-incidental that is came the day after using the pastels.

As someone who has suffered a heart attack, and lost a brother to one aged 29, I will reiterate the advice of the British Heart Foundation (and indeed doctors, NHS direct etc.)... If you have chest pains that persist for more than ten minutes GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
Don't self diagnose with something so potentially harmful.

|Cobbba| · 07-11-2009, 11:10

Is there not something I can do ?

I keep trying to cough it up. I am only 18. I am sure it is the pastel work as i started doing ti yesterday

jamcake · 07-11-2009, 11:11

Troll

*Confidential* · 07-11-2009, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

I thoought I was going to have a heartattack as my chest has been feeling really heavy, but come to think about it I was using pastels all day yesterday.

This is the problem !

It is very uncomfortable; what can I do to get this off my chest ?

I did ring the NHS direct, and they said go to A & E, but now I am sure it's the pastels it would be pointless.

many thanks in advance.

p.s please save me !

Best thing to do when you phone NHS for advice, and they give you it, is to ignore it.

Then come online asking strangers..............

Red Arrow · 07-11-2009, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Is there not something I can do ?

I keep trying to cough it up. I am only 18. I am sure it is the pastel work as i started doing ti yesterday

Yes, got to A&E like the NHS suggested!!! Better safe than sorry.

Edit - Just seen your other threads you've created. I can't believe I gave advice to a troll

winenroses · 07-11-2009, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Is there not something I can do ?
I keep trying to cough it up. I am only 18. I am sure it is the pastel work as i started doing ti yesterday

Yes. Go away.

Xassy · 07-11-2009, 13:06

Just go to A&E! It's better to be safe than sorry. The worst outcome is that you end up wasting 6 hours of your life, only to find out you're fine.

*Confidential* · 07-11-2009, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xassy

Just go to A&E! It's better to be safe than sorry. The worst outcome is that you end up wasting 6 hours of your life, only to find out you're fine.

And the best outcome is that we get 6 hours free of having to read trolling type threads like this.

doughnut8 · 07-11-2009, 13:47

Check your next poop for a rainbow.

|Cobbba| · 07-11-2009, 14:08

Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing

I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole.

Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time.

I have reported those who have accused me of trolling

You should be ashamed !

< poor me >

MadameLaMinx · 07-11-2009, 14:20

Cobbba - have you ever been diagnosed with Asthma?

I have asthma, but not in the way some people have quite serious attacks where they can't breathe at all, it tends to be brought on by dust etc and does make me feel very "heavy" in the chest. Coughing stuff up helps a bit, but you may need some inhalers or something of that ilk to help.

Given that you have been in close contact with dust in the last 24 hours, I wouldn't rule this out as a possibility. Get thee to the out of hours clinic today or your own GP on monday and have a chat with them.

This is a general advice forum, and none of us are medical professionals. We can only surmise what is going on and your own GP is MUCH better placed to advise you.

You could, in the short term, try turning on the shower, or running a very hot bath and sitting in the steam from it for half an hour. If your chest is feeling a little dried out because of the dust, this may help.

*Confidential* · 07-11-2009, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing

I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole.

Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time.

I have reported those who have accused me of trolling

You should be ashamed !

< poor me >

Maybe start learning what a dictionary or a spell checker is, and the reasons for their invention?

Red Arrow · 07-11-2009, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing

I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole.

Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time.

I have reported those who have accused me of trolling

You should be ashamed !

< poor me >

Is there something you can do in the mean time before going to A&E? Yes, put on your shoes, coat and walk out the door and go there now!

nanscombe · 07-11-2009, 14:25

I would have thought that fresh air may help.

I'm sure you've done a google on this?

If you are concerned, next time wear a dust mask or use oil based pastels which don't have an inhalation risk.

There are genuine concerns with pastel use, but I would have thought that it was in long term, rather than casual, use.

Quote:

Pastel sticks and pencils consist of pigments bound into solid form by a resin. Inhalation of pastel dusts is the major hazard. Some pastels are dustier than others. Pastels can contain toxic pigments such as chrome yellow (lead chromate) which can cause lung cancer, and cadmium pigments (which can cause kidney and lung damage and are suspect human carcinogens). Blowing excess pastel dust off the drawing is one major source of inhalation of pastel pigments. Pastel artists have often complained of blowing their nose different colors for days after using pastels, a clear indication of inhalation.

Quote:

Crayons and oil pastels do not present an inhalation hazard, and thus are much safer than pastels. Some oil pastels can contain toxic pigments, but this is only a hazard by accidental ingestion.

So don't chew the end like, you might, a pencil.

|Cobbba| · 07-11-2009, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Confidential*

Maybe start learning what a dictionary or a spell checker is, and the reasons for their invention?

You know what cock!

I already know what one is.

Thanks anyway

Xassy · 07-11-2009, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing

I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole.

Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time.

I have reported those who have accused me of trolling

You should be ashamed !

< poor me >

You don't know it's the pastels, you are assuming. A medical professional has already told you to go to A&E and then you ask a forum.

We're not trained. People on here and going to, naturally, err on the side of caution and we're definitley not going to go against what NHS direct said to you.

Gogfumble · 07-11-2009, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing

I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole.

Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time.

I have reported those who have accused me of trolling You should be ashamed !

< poor me >

Well, you are either a troll posting fake threads or an idiot for not taking up the NHS directs advice.

You decide.

*Confidential* · 07-11-2009, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Cobbba|

You know what cock!

I already know what one is.

Thanks anyway

You speak for yourself!

*Confidential* · 07-11-2009, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gogfumble

Well, you are either a troll posting fake threads or an idiot for not taking up the NHS directs advice.

You decide.

Please, can I decide.....

Geordiesi · 07-11-2009, 15:42

nothing to add really but as you shouted mayday i really think someone should reply with:

"medic! man down!"

BigBHM · 07-11-2009, 16:50

OP if this is your idea of a joke then you can F*** off.
If it is not, and you really are 'suffering' but will not go to the hospital then you deserve whatever comes your way.

I am inclined to think this is just a wind up now though.
Maybe you should try filling your life with something worthwhile and meaningful then you won't feel the need to come online and behave like a sniggering little child.

Aneechik · 07-11-2009, 17:14

Funny threads are supposed to be funny.

07-11-2009, 10:21	#1
\|Cobbba\| Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Male Location: i'mGUnAbFamOuS-COvEnTrY Services: SuCk Me RoOoOoT Posts: 239	Mayday Mayday ! Mayday! I inhaled pastel dust ! I thoought I was going to have a heartattack as my chest has been feeling really heavy, but come to think about it I was using pastels all day yesterday. This is the problem ! It is very uncomfortable; what can I do to get this off my chest ? I did ring the NHS direct, and they said go to A & E, but now I am sure it's the pastels it would be pointless. many thanks in advance. p.s please save me !

07-11-2009, 10:23	#2
dollymarie Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 1,776	So you want saving and NHS direct told you to go to A and E but you wont take their advice? Who exactly do you think can help you? Sorry to be blunt, but if thats the advice you have been given by qualified professionals I would flipping well take it.

07-11-2009, 10:25	#3
\|Cobbba\| Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Male Location: i'mGUnAbFamOuS-COvEnTrY Services: SuCk Me RoOoOoT Posts: 239	Yeah, but she said to rule our heart problems etc. I am sure it's the pastel dust getting on my chest, therefore it would be a waste of time straping down there.

07-11-2009, 10:53	#4
BigBHM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brian May's Back Garden Services: Virgin L, Freeview, ps3 Posts: 1,560	Have you ever heard of 'co-incidences'? I was just wondering because you are making a heck of an assumption that your chest pain is caused by the pastel dust. It could be that you really are having problems and it is just co-incidental that is came the day after using the pastels. As someone who has suffered a heart attack, and lost a brother to one aged 29, I will reiterate the advice of the British Heart Foundation (and indeed doctors, NHS direct etc.)... If you have chest pains that persist for more than ten minutes GO TO THE HOSPITAL. Don't self diagnose with something so potentially harmful.

07-11-2009, 11:10	#5
\|Cobbba\| Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Male Location: i'mGUnAbFamOuS-COvEnTrY Services: SuCk Me RoOoOoT Posts: 239	Is there not something I can do ? I keep trying to cough it up. I am only 18. I am sure it is the pastel work as i started doing ti yesterday

07-11-2009, 11:11	#6
jamcake Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London town Services: Talk $hit, get hit Posts: 3,764	Troll

07-11-2009, 13:06	#10
Xassy Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,798	Just go to A&E! It's better to be safe than sorry. The worst outcome is that you end up wasting 6 hours of your life, only to find out you're fine.

07-11-2009, 13:47	#12
doughnut8 Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,095	Check your next poop for a rainbow.

07-11-2009, 14:08	#13
\|Cobbba\| Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Male Location: i'mGUnAbFamOuS-COvEnTrY Services: SuCk Me RoOoOoT Posts: 239	Don't worry you lot, I am only dieing I am being serious and all most of you can do is accuse me of being a trole. Yes, she said go to A & E, but we all get ill! I was just wondering if there was anything i COUld do in the mean time. I have reported those who have accused me of trolling You should be ashamed ! < poor me >

07-11-2009, 14:20	#14
MadameLaMinx Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Merseyside Services: Sky, Talktalk Broadband Posts: 475	Cobbba - have you ever been diagnosed with Asthma? I have asthma, but not in the way some people have quite serious attacks where they can't breathe at all, it tends to be brought on by dust etc and does make me feel very "heavy" in the chest. Coughing stuff up helps a bit, but you may need some inhalers or something of that ilk to help. Given that you have been in close contact with dust in the last 24 hours, I wouldn't rule this out as a possibility. Get thee to the out of hours clinic today or your own GP on monday and have a chat with them. This is a general advice forum, and none of us are medical professionals. We can only surmise what is going on and your own GP is MUCH better placed to advise you. You could, in the short term, try turning on the shower, or running a very hot bath and sitting in the steam from it for half an hour. If your chest is feeling a little dried out because of the dust, this may help.

07-11-2009, 15:42	#23
Geordiesi Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Gender: Male Location: near Maastricht, Netherlands. Services: Sky HD,Ziggo Dutch Cable,Vodafone,Orange,PS3/360 (PSN/XBL: SturmKommando) Posts: 1,077	nothing to add really but as you shouted mayday i really think someone should reply with: "medic! man down!"

07-11-2009, 16:50	#24
BigBHM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brian May's Back Garden Services: Virgin L, Freeview, ps3 Posts: 1,560	OP if this is your idea of a joke then you can F*** off. If it is not, and you really are 'suffering' but will not go to the hospital then you deserve whatever comes your way. I am inclined to think this is just a wind up now though. Maybe you should try filling your life with something worthwhile and meaningful then you won't feel the need to come online and behave like a sniggering little child.

07-11-2009, 17:14	#25
Aneechik Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle England Posts: 3,681	Funny threads are supposed to be funny.