Ring stuck on finger!

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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.

I know it's bloody ridiculous but it's been made into a much larger issue because of other dynamics at play. If it were any other ring it would be off by now. Apparently, I always get myself into issues and then need to be bailed out, regardless of the ramifications for others (there is some truth there).

@liz70 Yes I have been taking ibuprofen regularly along with water retention tablets whilst using icepacks

Go to hospital NOW before you lose a finger! Tell your sister to stop being so bloody selfish.

Agree with pp about pile ointment: greasy, reduced inflammation. I thought it was a joke when someone recommended it to me but I keep a tube in the cupboard now (5 teens DCs) for ring/bangle/anything tight removal.

Oh well, at least your sister will get her ring back when your finger dies and drops off.

Seriously though: YOU COULD LOSE A FINGER. Go to hospital!

Your sister is being a selfish arsehole, fuck her dynamics, your finger is DYING! Get it cut off now!

GO TO HOSPITAL NOW

Seriously, OP, this ring is not worth losing your finger over!
Yes, it’s a shame that it’s one so special to your sister, but really, if you want to keep your finger, get yourself to A&E!

Your. Finger. Will. Die.

Surely this must be a wind up- nobody would let their finger be in that much pain and be COLD AND GROTESQUE and still not go to the hospital?!

Dry off your finger as much as you can and hold your arm over your head so your hand is the highest point of your body.
Use pile ointment (not cream) or anything ointment (not just oil or cream) It needs to be something which will melt under the ring and coat the skin without waterlogging it further. Then (still holding your hand up) turn the ring on your finger. Don't try and move it along, just spin it a bit.
Once that is working, spiral it carefully down a mm at a time, allowing the swelling to equilibriate on either side of the ring as you go. Try flexing your finger a little as you approach the joints. Slow and steady wins the race: take breaks if you need to but keep turning.

You know how that tie am elastic band around a sheeps tail so it dies and falls off? This is happening to your finger right now.

...and keep your hand up (obvs)

Dead finger > gangrene > loss of hand or even arm > risk of septicaemia > DEATH.

Seriously, how dramatic do I have to be to spell it out to you? Now GET TO HOSPITAL AND GET THE BLASTED THING CUT OFF BEFORE THEY HAVE TO CHOP YOUR BLOODY FINGER (OR MORE) OFF!

HOSPITAL!! NOW!!

Losing a finger for pride is just ludicrous. Go!

Oh, and all this about how your sister’s forbidden you to get it cut off because it’s so precious, all this stuff she’s saying about you needing to get bailed out etc etc??

How do you think she’s going to feel if you listen to her, don’t get the ring cut off, and your finger dies and has to be amputated as a result?

Seriously, think about that. If she’s a decent person and a sister who loves you then once she’s calmed down, she’ll feel absolutely awful about this if you listen to her and lose your finger.

So stop dithering and go to hospital.

Can you show as a picture of how badly swollen your finger is?
The wrapping string around technique will work - if you follow the advice and keep your hand well elevated (above heart level) beforehand, you should be able to wrap the string around it tightly enough to compress it and to let the ring slip over the knuckle and off.

The OP has tried the wrapping method, as mentioned in her opening post. It obviously failed.

Your update is worrying. I know you feel very guilty and your sister isn't making you feel better. That doesn't mean you have to suffer mentally and physically!

Regardless of what you have done in the past right now you need to put your health first.

I had the exact same claustrophobic feeling it's horrible. Please go to A&E. They will try to save the ring but your finger is more important than a ring.

Your sister has every right to be upset but she's taking it too far if she's discouraging you to be seen

Can I ask the quality of jeweller you went too? I'm a jeweller, and I can tell you that I've done repairs other jewellers said they couldn't do, and other jewellers have done repairs I couldn't do.

You find the right jeweller, and there's a very good chance it can be repaired.

No ring is worth risking your health over.

Oh so sorry, I thought if done correctly as per this hospital video, there might be a successful outcome. I think they recommend elastic -

What's your sister's plan then? Is she happy to wait til it comes off after your finger dies?! It's a bloody ring, and you're now in pain and risking your finger. Cutting it is the only option as things stand.

I really hope you haven't responded recently because you're sat in a&e waiting for it to be cut off.

Have you gone to hospital yet??? Please do!!

How awful :( hope u get it sorted and you have a comfortable weekend x

Pic of finger ?

You need to let the swelling go down - wrap your hand in ice and hold it above your head for a while. Then tons and tons of lube or soap and very gentle easing.

Sounds awful. Hopefully by now you have suceeded in getting it off........ somehow. Definately time to go to a&e if not already sorted.

I was going to suggest the string method but I see that’s already been mentioned. It sounds awful. I understand that your sister is upset but your finger is more important than the ring.