So I managed to prick my index finger right in the middle knuckle 5 days a go, by a huge thorn plant (maybe blackberry plant). Instantly it hurt like hell and the knuckle became red and sore. After an hour I had lost all motion in my finger and it had become swollen & painful.
After a couple of days, I went to my local MIU & the nurse had no idea what it was. He got a needle & tried to get any remaining thorn fragments out but there was nothing. He then sent me away & said wait another week & come back if it’s not better.
I can now move my finger but can’t bend it fully. The swelling has also reduced but the knuckle is still sore and is turning purple. Every now & again I get a tingle through the finger and a feeling of warmth.
Has anyone else experienced this before? I’m not sure whether to go back or not, as it is improving but definitely isn’t better. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. I’m also aware that plant thorns can have a lot of bacteria so don’t want it to get infected.