Smashed my finger in the car door yesterday, now I can't go back to sleep because of the pain.

[Xyclone]

I am gong to cover it in Neosporin, and simultaneously ice it. Would Biofreeze and icing be a better idea?

I just wished this never happened.

UPDATE: Went to the doctor; he cold sprayed it, then made a small hole and let some of the blood drain. Whew! So much pressure, gone! Woot! It feels like a very minor wound now.

 

[GenHoth]

Pain killers and a doctor? Is it broken?

 

[NuclearNed]

Finish the job and cut it off.

Or do what you suggested, then take some Tylenol.

 

[kindest]

piss on the dirt then rub the dirt on it.

 

[paulxcook]

Windex.

Or go see a doctor.

 

[Xyclone]

I already took 7 Ibuprofens in the last 20 hours. I already exceeded the limit (6). It's not broken. It's just the pressure of all the blood under the nail that's driving me nuts. I would rather not trephine it.

 

[Xyclone]

I want to sleep, the doctor can wait! This is a very common injury.

 

[PottedMeat]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
I already took 7 Ibuprofens in the last 20 hours. I already exceeded the limit (6). It's not broken. It's just the pressure of all the blood under the nail that's driving me nuts. I would rather not trephine it.

Use a sterilized pin or something to pierce the nail and get that blood out. A few seconds of pain is probably worth it.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: PottedMeat

Originally posted by: Xyclone
I already took 7 Ibuprofens in the last 20 hours. I already exceeded the limit (6). It's not broken. It's just the pressure of all the blood under the nail that's driving me nuts. I would rather not trephine it.

Use a sterilized pin or something to pierce the nail and get that blood out. A few seconds of pain is probably worth it.

I would rather have that done by my doctor. It sounds like I can make my finger prone to infection.

 

[AMCRambler]

Drink some booze. That'll dull the pain and put you right out.

 

[GenHoth]

If its the pressure under the nail, then a pin is the correct answer. I just assumed it was broken because of all the pain! (I've been slamming my finger in doors since I was a kid :\)

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: GenHoth
If its the pressure under the nail, then a pin is the correct answer. I just assumed it was broken because of all the pain! (I've been slamming my finger in doors since I was a kid :\)

I'm going to try the biofreeze + ice. Good night, hopefully.

 

[Syrch]

get a rusty hacksaw and chop it off. Or a sterile needle and get some blood out. Or drink some booze. Those are your best options.

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: PottedMeat

Originally posted by: Xyclone
I already took 7 Ibuprofens in the last 20 hours. I already exceeded the limit (6). It's not broken. It's just the pressure of all the blood under the nail that's driving me nuts. I would rather not trephine it.

Use a sterilized pin or something to pierce the nail and get that blood out. A few seconds of pain is probably worth it.

I would rather have that done by my doctor. It sounds like I can make my finger prone to infection.

Then... go to the doctor. Why do you need to sleep so badly before you go? Just find an immediate care facility and go.

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: PottedMeat

Originally posted by: Xyclone
I already took 7 Ibuprofens in the last 20 hours. I already exceeded the limit (6). It's not broken. It's just the pressure of all the blood under the nail that's driving me nuts. I would rather not trephine it.

Use a sterilized pin or something to pierce the nail and get that blood out. A few seconds of pain is probably worth it.

I would rather have that done by my doctor. It sounds like I can make my finger prone to infection.

That's what the Windex is for.

 

[jdoggg12]

Man up, take some benadryl

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
Man up, take some benadryl

LOL, I have some, mang. Anyways, the sleeping idea didn't work. I sure hope the doctor has room for appointments today...

 

[Xyclone]

Update: .

 

[FoBoT]

professional medical attention > ATOT medical advice

 

[SSSnail]

Speaking from experience, you WILL have to poke a hole to get the blood out. Your nail will grow back, but it'll look pretty nasty for a few months.

 

[FoBoT]

http://www.pics.bbzzdd.com/bet...rs/clamum/nemopics.jpg

 

[paulxcook]

See? I told you. Glad you feel better.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
http://www.pics.bbzzdd.com/bet...rs/clamum/nemopics.jpg

LOL, it's under a band-aid atm. I'll wait till my mom comes home. She has a nice digicam. I'll post it tonight. The nail's not off, so it won't make you squeamish or anything like that.

 

[KK]

how much was the doctors visit? the total price

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: paulxcook
See? I told you. Glad you feel better.