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Monster on the Hill
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Sep 27, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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Worth an opinion?
Caught a football wrong 2-3 weeks ago, pinky was super purple when I looked at it later that night but didn't hurt and I could easily straighten it. I couldn't bend it all the way, but trying didn't hurt. It's not bruised anymore, but it's still pretty swollen and now it does hurt if I play guitar or bend it all the way (doesn't hurt when it's straight though). I kinda don't want pain when I play guitar and would rather wait out a heal time than see a doc, and sometimes that works but sometimes you screw up your hip skiing and have issues with it for 5+ years. __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here] |
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Sep 27, 2024 at 02:42 PM
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I'm sorry you are in that situation. Wish I knew what to say to help.
When I go to the doctor after an injury, it is not usually for the purpose of healing but for the sake of making sure an injury heals properly. I have had injuries heal badly which left me with additional problems. But that's just me. I cannot really offer advice. I hope your finger gets better soon!!! |
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Sep 27, 2024 at 07:03 PM
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Yup, give it another week or two it should be okay. When you can play the guitar again pain free, the healing process will be complete🙏
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Sep 29, 2024 at 01:42 PM
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The fact that you can move it means the joints aren't dislocated. If you do the RICE protocol, it should be okay in a couple of weeks. RICE = Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. The ice should be indirect (inside a thin towel) and applied only for 20 minutes at a time.
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Oct 04, 2024 at 09:05 AM
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I showed my pdoc this morning (I bent it and she wanted to know why I made a face). She looked at it, and now I have an appointment at the clinic in a couple hours. She said it looks dislocated.
Ugh now I have to wait around and find shyt to do because there’s no point in going home just to come back. __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here] |
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Oct 05, 2024 at 08:08 PM
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I once had a dislocated finger. There was no way I could move it. But I guess there are degrees of severity....
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Oct 07, 2024 at 08:13 AM
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