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01-18-2007, 02:51 PM
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Hey guys, I had a huge rehearsal yesterday and i have about a half inch diameter blister (filled with pus) on my finger. tomorrow i have another rehearsal and i really don't know what to do. i know for a fact i won't be able to solo nor play in the condition my hand is in. what shold i do?
should i pop the blister and fill it with glue?
should i wrap my finger in gause?
should i pop the blister and wrap it?
its really an emergency
btw, i'm playing on an upright tomorrow so its gonna be even worse...
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01-18-2007, 02:52 PM
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I would say pop it, clean it with alcohol and peroxide, apply some Neosporin, wrap it with loose gause for tonight, and then put a big band-aid before you play again tomorrow - take a deep breath and play.
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01-18-2007, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lefty007  Call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room if you can make it! | I tried! 911 said I was pranking them and then they came to my house
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seriously need some advice |
01-18-2007, 03:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: seattle | | | which hand? your fretting hand?
I would say pop it asap, put nothing on it and don't cover it. you need the skin to toughen back up quickly, and covering it will aid in the healing process, but I don't think it will toughen the skin very quickley.
it would be painful, but pop the sucker and start playing right away |
01-18-2007, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by natselection Hey guys, I had a huge rehearsal yesterday and i have about a half inch diameter blister (filled with pus) on my finger. tomorrow i have another rehearsal and i really don't know what to do. i know for a fact i won't be able to solo nor play in the condition my hand is in. what shold i do?
should i pop the blister and fill it with glue?
should i wrap my finger in gause?
should i pop the blister and wrap it?
its really an emergency
btw, i'm playing on an upright tomorrow so its gonna be even worse...
please help | I know that you don't want to hear this, but the best thing to do is to take a break from playing and let it heal. Anything you do to "get by" may make it take longer to really heal. You DO NOT want to get it infected. |
01-18-2007, 03:14 PM
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01-18-2007, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dbassmon Jack Daniels - lots of it | or Jameson. I prefer Irish whiskey |
01-18-2007, 03:15 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Southern Massachusetts | | | Bad idea to pop it and play right away. you'll just damage the underlying skin and risk tearing / bleeding... I'd drain it by CLEAN pin prick...use isopropyl and wipe the pin down or soak it then pop the blister, let the skin dry underneath, and let the outer skin retighten. Don't cover it, put a light antiseptic ointment on it if there is pus (I'm curious if it's pus or just water?!?)
If you must play the next day, it WILL be sore, but apply a few coats of liquid bandage, or superglue if available (it WILL sting) and let dry thoroughly...the superglue has an antiseptic quality, tho not advisable to apply alll the time.
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01-18-2007, 03:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London UK | | | Pop it, make sure the needles clean though. Wrap it with gauze and gaffa tape (duct tape) before you play. Its gonna hurt like hell when you play but you'll get through it. All part of lifes rich tapestry!
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01-18-2007, 03:27 PM
| | I call shotgun! | | Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbia MD USA | | | I would pop it but don't tear the skin away. Don't put anything on it but keep it clean. Let it heal overnight. When you practice tomorrow it might hurt a little but I would suggest that you crank your amp a little more than usual so you don't have to dig in as hard. What ever you do don't play with duct tape on you fingers because the glue will get all in your strings and ruin them.
If you have to play double bass tomorrow do what you can to clean any rosin off of the strings as that will create even more friction.
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01-18-2007, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Edwcdc I would pop it but don't tear the skin away. Don't put anything on it but keep it clean. Let it heal overnight. When you practice tomorrow it might hurt a little but I would suggest that you crank your amp a little more than usual so you don't have to dig in as hard. What ever you do don't play with duct tape on you fingers because the glue will get all in your strings and ruin them.
If you have to play double bass tomorrow do what you can to clean any rosin off of the strings as that will create even more friction. | I did'nt mean sticky side out y'know 
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01-18-2007, 03:32 PM
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Pop it. Cut away the loose skin. Let it dry out completely. Apply super glue to it to act as a new skin.
You'll be surprised how little you notice it. I've done this and it was almost like I never hurt it. I even had to play the same day and it works!!!
Important... let it dry out before applying the super glue. Put enough on so it's thick, but put it on in layers. Don't get the little tubes you find at most stores (unless that's all you can find). Go to a hobby store (one that sells radio controlled model planes). They'll have a thicker kind available there.
Remember that super glue was designed as a quick suture in MASH units during the Vietnam war. It was intended to close cuts!
Oh, and remember to bring the super glue to the gig, as it will probably crack/flake off as you play. As you well know, it dries quickly, so you can add more as needed.
Just one more thought...remember that it's VERY sticky and dries fast (did I mention it dries FAST?) so don't glue one finger to another or you'll create more problems. 
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01-18-2007, 03:41 PM
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01-18-2007, 03:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sac Area | | | OK, in addition to all the above....what about playing with <gasp> a PICK??!! AAAAHhhhhh!
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01-18-2007, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Enchanter_Tim OK, in addition to all the above....what about playing with <gasp> a PICK??!! AAAAHhhhhh! | You mean a blister on a finger or thumb that holds a pick? Same answer. Super Glue. That stuff has saved my...hands countless times.
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01-18-2007, 04:11 PM
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01-18-2007, 04:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia | | | I'm going to assume that you are playing finger style. take the time to work up your skills on a new technique and avoid using the blister finger (which you have popped and dried but are now resting). try Garrison style, or use your thumb or play with your ring finger and build up its strength. Take it slowly and concentrate so you dont slip into habit and destroy your finger.
Its thanks to this situation that i discovered playing flamenco style playing. |
01-18-2007, 04:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario | | OK. I'm a Genius, how about you don't play with that finger. start practicing. (btw the new firefox is good. its got a spell check built in.)
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01-18-2007, 04:24 PM
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01-18-2007, 04:25 PM
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