Originally posted by: queenrobot
It's my middle finger. So, now I have a grotesquely swollen finger that is all purple and gross. But, I get to flip people off and blame it on that fact that I am "elevating" it.
And you took that first picture just so you could "flip off" all of ATOT while sort of satisfying the demand for boobs!
So, exactly what did that rogue kitchen counter do? It LOOKS like you jammed i. That hurts like a mofo.
The only REAL reason to go to the doctor is for x-rays to make sure there's no damage, or if it's broken, to make sure there's no splinters or anything else that could cause more damage in the finger.
As many others have said, most likely, all the doctor will do is splint it and give you some naproxen (aleve) and maybe a mild pain killer.
Aleve is far better than ibuprofen at helping to relieve the inflammation and swelling. Ice should be applied several times per day, for 15-20 minutes at a time. (myself, I like to alternate ice and heat, but it's not usually doctor recommended)
Take care of the "finger," show it to everyone you can. (it's not often you can flip everyone off without repercussion)
Elevate it above the level of your heart if it starts throbbing.
That can make a big difference in comfort level.
I've broken or jammed every finger in both hands at least once in my life, and it really interferes with my typing. I can't use the pinky fingers to do any of the "reaches" that proper typing demands, so I make the ring fingers do double duty. (cost me an "A" in basic keyboarding at college. :disgust: On myy final typing test, I scored 77 wpm with 2 errors, and I still got a dammed "B" because of my technique. :roll: