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Area under my thumbnail hurts like bawlz!

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Kwesi, Oct 19, 2011.


  1. Oct 19, 2011 #1
    Kwesi

    Kwesi

    Sep 19, 2007
    USA; Mitchellville, Maryland
    This happens every once in a while but it's really starting to mess with me now. If any pressure is applied to the top half of my thumbnail or thumb it hurts. A lot. Gaming? Hurts. Writing? Hurts. Thumb pluckin' my bass? Hurts. I was installing some blinds today and I had to really pay attention so I didn't whack my thumb on anything. Of course, I did and the installation was subsequently postponed until later in the day. Anyway, does anyone have any idea what this could be? I am clueless and in pain :(. Halp me pwease.

    For whatever it's worth, it's only my right thumb (you know, the important one). Ol' lefty is fine.
     
  5. Oct 19, 2011 #2
    Joe Gress

    Joe Gress

    Dec 22, 2005
    Pueblo, CO
    Infection of some sort maybe?
     
  10. Oct 19, 2011 #3
    T-Bird

    T-Bird

    Apr 29, 2007
    Finland (Northern Europe)
    Hi.

    What kind of pain?

    Non-focused general hurting that will last a short while?

    Sharp, localized, fast, and only lasts a few seconds?

    If it's the former, I'd suggest an infection as well or some tissue damage from solvents etc.


    If it's the latter, a metal or glass prick next to a nerve is most likely the cause.

    Because of all the grinding, milling and turning I do, I get one at least weekly. Stainless, Aluminium and Titanium are the worst, as you can't see 'em, regular mild steel rusts visibly in a day.

    Regards
    Sam
     
  14. Oct 19, 2011 #4
    Topspin

    Topspin What's my name again?

    Dec 15, 2010
    Oklahoma
    I played Tom Sawyer with a pick once. Shame on me.
    Cut it off, it'll never hurt again. ;)
     
  18. Oct 19, 2011 #5
    Kwesi

    Kwesi

    Sep 19, 2007
    USA; Mitchellville, Maryland
    This sounds about right. Any fixes, doc?
     
  22. Oct 19, 2011 #6
    T-Bird

    T-Bird

    Apr 29, 2007
    Finland (Northern Europe)
    Hi.

    Doc, LOL, BEng Mech actually.

    Some sort of antiseptic cream and rest should do it.

    Or You might see a real doc about it...

    Or just cut it off like Topspin suggested :).

    Regards
    Sam
     
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