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thedreamwatch · 2nd Aug 2011, 01:32 PM

Okay, I will fully admit that this is kind of stupid, but even after googling it I can't figure out how to make my finger stop hurting.

I don't know how it happened, but for the last week or so, my left index finger has hurt super bad right in the big knuckle connecting it to my hand and the pain is moving down to the tip as time goes on. It's stiff, the soft tissue seems like it won't allow my finger to straighten properly, like a cold rubber band and there's no way I can rest it on anything without it hurting. The knuckle won't crack and everything is swollen.

And lemme tell ya, I have tried icing for fifteen minutes a few times a day, regular doses of ibuprofen to reduce swelling, elevation, etc...things you're supposed to do for sprains.

I try to not use it, but that's impossible, frankly. Without it I can't type, do dishes, wash my hair or cook! And the pain is getting worse.

But the problem is, I feel really stupid thinking about going to the doctor because my finger hurts. I don't want to go in there and have them tell me that I just need to wait for it to get better.

Anyone else had this?

Mercy · 2nd Aug 2011, 01:47 PM

i havent but reccommend 811 maybe if ur in canada

thedreamwatch · 2nd Aug 2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercy

i havent but reccommend 811 maybe if ur in canada

lol nope. US, but thanks

**KaraBulut** · 2nd Aug 2011, 04:48 PM

Since it has been a week, you should probably have an xray. After the xray, they can better decide whether it needs to be splinted or whether there's something more serious wrong with it.

thedreamwatch · 2nd Aug 2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaraBulut

Since it has been a week, you should probably have an xray. After the xray, they can better decide whether it needs to be splinted or whether there's something more serious wrong with it.

Ah crap, that's what I was afraid of. Thanks KB.

2nd Aug 2011, 01:32 PM	#1
thedreamwatch Maximum Ridiculosity Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey 5. So, pretty gay. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 1,275 Join Date: Jan 2011	Messed Up Finger Okay, I will fully admit that this is kind of stupid, but even after googling it I can't figure out how to make my finger stop hurting. I don't know how it happened, but for the last week or so, my left index finger has hurt super bad right in the big knuckle connecting it to my hand and the pain is moving down to the tip as time goes on. It's stiff, the soft tissue seems like it won't allow my finger to straighten properly, like a cold rubber band and there's no way I can rest it on anything without it hurting. The knuckle won't crack and everything is swollen. And lemme tell ya, I have tried icing for fifteen minutes a few times a day, regular doses of ibuprofen to reduce swelling, elevation, etc...things you're supposed to do for sprains. I try to not use it, but that's impossible, frankly. Without it I can't type, do dishes, wash my hair or cook! And the pain is getting worse. But the problem is, I feel really stupid thinking about going to the doctor because *my finger hurts. I don't want to go in there and have them tell me that I just need to wait for it to get better. Anyone else had this? __________________ "I came out laughing, I came out screaming, I came out dancing*..." - T&S

2nd Aug 2011, 01:47 PM	#2
Mercy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: A few people Posts: 1,412 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Messed Up Finger i havent but reccommend 811 maybe if ur in canada __________________ Some times the ones you least expect too whal in to your life and change it for the better

2nd Aug 2011, 04:48 PM	#4
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Messed Up Finger Since it has been a week, you should probably have an xray. After the xray, they can better decide whether it needs to be splinted or whether there's something more serious wrong with it.

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