cellulitis is what i have, look it up to learn more.
this is a serious infection that can cripple tendons and joints and can cause blood poisoning.
bacteria got into my hand
dunno if it was a coral sting from my coral reef aquarium that let it in or what because somtimes there is no obvious entry wound, you can get this from marine water, pond water and animal bites.

my hand is in a splint till monday cause movement makes it worse.
the doc says the swelling should be good in a week but the meds for 3 months are to be sure it does not come back.
i had to go to the ER at midnight last night for an antibiotic IV and the splint because the swelling got so bad, i am now on some super strong antibiotic pills
the doc there said had i waited to come in i could have gotten sepsis and the infection could have gone to lymph nodes, there is still a slim chance my hand may need surgery but he says i got in befor my fingers turned into susages so i should be fine

bad news is my med coverage ends sunday

and i cannot work for 2 weeks because this is my dominant hand