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Ring stuck on finger!

155 replies

turtletime · 24/05/2018 22:33

Earlier this evening I was a fool and rammed on my sister's gorgeous new ring on my middle finger. 5 hours later it is well and truly stuck! We've tried every conceivable method, which has only shredded my finger (do not recommend the dental floss technique) and made my finger swell to about 4 times its natural size. I really want to avoid going to A&E due to embarrassment and inconvenience. AIBU to ask for any methods I may have overlooked.

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turtletime · 24/05/2018 23:35

Thanks every one.

Squeeless the time-wasting/self-inflicted thing is what is bothering me also. Have been lucky enough to have needed to go to A&E, can't believe my own stupidity may send me there. I also want to wait it out and try jewellers in the morning, but am getting a bit worried now because my finger is now cold to the touch and still grotesquely swollen. Think I will probably have to head off to hospital (very reluctantly)

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ObiJuanKenobi · 25/05/2018 00:10

Goodness me what a pickle! No advise but wishing you well.

Heychickadee · 25/05/2018 00:17

I tried the dental floss trick but going from the tip of the finger down, because starting at the ring and winding up towards the fingertip just made my finger swell up big time! Had to wait a few hours to let the swelling go down thoigh...

JeNeBaguetteRien · 25/05/2018 00:18

Oh dear, hope you get sorted.
It's not like you did it on purpose, I'm sure A&E staff will be helpful. Unfortunately they deal with plenty of abusive patients and still treat them with kindness, I'm sure they'll feel sorry for you and try to help.

liz70 · 25/05/2018 00:19

Are you taking ibuprofen, if you can?

Noqont · 25/05/2018 00:22

Oh god, I know it's unfortunate but your finger is more important. Cold water and loads of soap. If that's not working, a&e.

bluemascara · 25/05/2018 00:22

Leave it for a while and stop pulling at it. This will cause half the swelling
Get some aqua ban water
Retention tablets and wait a few hours
Keep cool then lubricate it with hair conditioner

Noqont · 25/05/2018 00:23

Hey I know it's not funny now but some time in the very distant future you'll all laugh about it! I hope.

Dafspunk · 25/05/2018 00:27

There’s absolutely no way I could leave it overnight - how could you sleep thinking your finger might be dead/have fallen off by morning?!?!

ThanksForAllTheFish · 25/05/2018 00:29

Ibrobrufen gel/ cream on the finger to reduce the swelling might help.

Aridane · 25/05/2018 00:30

Oh bless you

nocoolnamesleft · 25/05/2018 00:32

my finger is now cold to the touch and still grotesquely swollen

Really hope you have gone to A&E. Fingers can be useful things.

4GreenApples · 25/05/2018 01:06

my finger is now cold to the touch and still grotesquely swollen

If you’re not already at the hospital, please go in now.
This doesn’t sound at all healthy, and from your description I’d be worrying about whether the circulation to your finger is cut off. No ring is worth losing a finger over.

Aridane · 25/05/2018 08:13

Hope you went to hospital and are now ringless

TVWife · 25/05/2018 08:42

I hope you've got it sorted OP

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turtletime · 25/05/2018 13:06

I didn't get the ring cut off, this going to sound absurd but my sister has forbidden me (verging on blackmail) from getting the ring removed. The ring has TREMENDOUS sentimental value to her not only for what it represents but also the source of the funds used to purchase the ring. Even if I were to replace the ring (which I can't really afford to but would find a way) it won't "be the same". We have been to a jeweller who has confirmed that by cutting the ring they will be unable to align the pattern that is on the band. I'm in tears because I'm in quite a lot of pain and have a fairly intense claustraphoic/helpless feeling. She's a really good person and was just about okay with me cutting it off yesterday but has worked herself up again. But at the same time, I'm not sure I could watch her suffer over what is still just a material possession. She does a heck of a lot for me and I'm rarely able to reciprocate. When she's not upset she's more than happy to help me but is throwing it back at me due to her anger which I know will pass. Any advice would be welcome because I'm really suffering (physically and emotionally). I have so many cuts/friction burns on my finger that even a breeze is causing me pain, so my options are massively limited. Thanks in advance.

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liminality · 25/05/2018 13:10

go to the hospital! now! would your sister be happy if you lost an actual FINGER???

Grumpylumpy · 25/05/2018 13:15

You need to got to hospital now. Your Sister is being a selfish mare. You could lose your finger over a bit of metal. Is it really worth that?

Aprilmightbemynewname · 25/05/2018 13:15

Lost for words tbh....

OakIsBetterTho · 25/05/2018 13:16

Go to hospital for goodness sake!! You could lose your finger, I hardly think a bloody ring is worth it!

liz70 · 25/05/2018 13:19

A ring is replaceable. A finger is not. Stop pissing about and fretting about a bit of metal and get to the hospital asap fgs.

liz70 · 25/05/2018 13:20

And again, have you been taking ibuprofen regularly all this time?

Justgimmeit · 25/05/2018 13:21

Tell your sister to fuck off and go to hospital. Your finger is losing circulation and you are risking losing your finger.

DuckDontSqueak · 25/05/2018 13:23

You could lose your finger for fucks sake. Go to hospital and get it cut off!

fattygettingthin · 25/05/2018 13:24

Seriously your finger sounds like it's dying. You NEED to get that cut off now!

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