Pain in the...finger
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
Jam another finger on another hand, this will take the pain away for the first finger.
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
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Or a few beers :beer:
Ill give both a try... :)
Simon
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Simon Stevens wrote:
Does this sound RSI related?
Could be... I had it on the tip on my right index finger, shifted mouse to left hand side and now the pain is clearing up, slowly.
It's not my mouse hand though. I'm hoping it's not anything RSI like. I don't what that to have started already!
Simon
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I second the stress fracture. And I do not see why it would be stupid to go to see the doc if it hurts.
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Do not feed the troll ! - Common proverbnot stupid, I'll just feel stupid. "mommy, my finger hurts...kiss it better...." I know I should go, I'm just giving it some time to heal itself first.
Simon
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
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Boy, and I thought I pounded the keyboard hard :-D. Seriously, you could have broken a blood vessel in the end of your finger. If the pain clears up in a couple of days, that was probably it. It could also be a stress fracture, although that's pretty unusual. If it's that, it would take a couple of months to heal. You would need to avoid stressing it during that time, which would mean not using it while you type, write, etc. I've seen fingertip pads in the drug store and office supply that might help.
Software Zen:
delete this;Gary Wheeler wrote:
You would need to avoid stressing it during that time
Oh...cool...signed off work for 2 months due to injured finger :-D
Simon
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Now I just need the doctor to pass that message onto my boss. (Probably should stop typing here really :))
Simon
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Jam another finger on another hand, this will take the pain away for the first finger.
That was my dads standard response to any complaint of pain when I was a youngling "Chop the other one off"
Simon
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
-"Doc, when I touch my arm, it hurts, when I touch my leg, it hurts, when I touch my head, it hurts, what do I have ?". -"A broken finger".
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Do not feed the troll ! - Common proverb -
You got it wrong. Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." (patient demonstrates) Doctor: "Then don't do that." Your version: Patient: "Why does it hurt when I do this?" (patient demonstrates) Doctor: "Because you can't even get a simple joke right."
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
A Sardarji goes to the doctor and says "Doc, I ache all over. Wherever I touch, it hurts." The doc says "Ok, touch your elbow." The Sardarji touches his elbow and winces in genuine pain. The doc, surprised, says "Touch your head." The Sardarji touches his head and jumps in agony. The doc asks him to touch his knee and the same thing happens. Everywhere the Sardarji touches it hurts like hell. The doc is stumped and orders a complete examination with X-rays and tells the Sardarji to come back after two days. Two days later the Sardarji comes back and the doctor says, "We've found your problem." "What is it ?" "You've broken your finger!"
Cheers, Vikram.
The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.
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Codeine is a little better on the memory, actually.
Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely
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Ill give both a try... :)
Simon
No -- Don't do that! Codeine is generally combined with acetaminophen ("paracetamol" in England), which can't be taken with alcohol. The combination will damage your liver!
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I've recently (this week) developed a sharp pain in the tip of my left index finger. It's not really noticeable most of the time. But kicks in when I press the tip (Like when typing or holding a pen). There's no visible scar or mark. I wondered if I'd got a splinter or something like that, but I can't see anything. I'd feel pretty stupid going to a doc and saying my finger hurts. Anybody encountered anything similar. Does this sound RSI related?
Simon
When I get worked up, I tend to pound the keys when I'm typing. I get that problem in the index and middle fingers of both hands (I'm not much of a touch typer ;P ). If I push with the fatty pads that are on the bottom of the fingers, not the tips, it seems to help. For about 30 seconds,until I forget and use the tips again. A week or two of careful and the pain goes away. Than I read another post that T's me off and here we go again.
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