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Original poster

i have something stuck up my nose

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southeastastra · 12/01/2009 11:46

and i can't get it out! any suggestions?

have tried to wash it out, it's so annoying, three days of it

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Original poster
southeastastra · 12/01/2009 13:46

it's stuck in that bit by the bone at the top. the bit that tickles like mad if you get something lodged there.

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differentID · 12/01/2009 13:47

did you try your little finger or just the traditional nose-picking one?

Ledodgy · 12/01/2009 13:47

After you had your nose op did it bleed alot. Only my friend recently had an op on her nose and had to go in a couple of weeks later so the dr could remove the clots of blood. Maybe you've got one still up there if no one has removed them previously?

blushingm · 12/01/2009 13:47

ds stuck a popcorn kernal up his nose - the first nurse in a & e didn't believe me it was sort far up!!!

you haven't been eating popcorn have you??

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southeastastra · 12/01/2009 13:53

i think that's probably what it is dodgy. it did bleed for a while and they gave me a sodium bicarb wash that cleared out the remainder of stuff. it isn't working for this stubborn thing though

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Original poster
southeastastra · 12/01/2009 13:53

aw at popcorn kernel! i got one of those stuck under my gum once

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warthog · 12/01/2009 14:28

can you feel anything with your little finger? (sorry - but this is clearly a medical emergency.)

Original poster
southeastastra · 12/01/2009 17:22

nothing, it's too far up still not budged

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LilRedWG · 12/01/2009 19:08

I really would see the GP/practice nurse tomorrow if you can.

warthog · 12/01/2009 22:33

i'd give it one last shot tonight and have a long hot shower. see if you can get anything out.

skay · 13/01/2009 12:03

Any luck ????

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 13/01/2009 12:04

an impulse lid?

Original poster
southeastastra · 13/01/2009 12:39

it seems to have moved slightly today and so isn't as irritating.

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skay · 16/01/2009 14:37

How are you today?
Any luck?

Original poster
southeastastra · 16/01/2009 19:26

lol thanks for asking!

i think it's still there if i'm honest. but it moves now .

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CandleQueen · 16/01/2009 19:30

PMSL TheDevilWearsPrimark!!
Saw Impulse on special offer in Sainsburys today and had a little to myself!

AlistairSim · 16/01/2009 19:34

I now have an overwhelming urge to see how far up my nose I can stick my finger. Just in case of a medical emergency, you understand.

Have you tried a really firm massage of the bridge of your nose?

Original poster
southeastastra · 16/01/2009 19:37

i've tried everything. really i have.

you'd be surprised at how inaccesible that part of your nose is.

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robinpud · 16/01/2009 19:42

Could you just Keep a mooncup handy?

Original poster
southeastastra · 16/01/2009 19:57

what am i meant to do with that
suck it out?

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AlistairSim · 16/01/2009 20:09

Have you got one of those sucky-things for sucking boogers out of baby noses?

Original poster
southeastastra · 16/01/2009 20:28

no, but i'm now thinking that suction is the way to go!

thanks

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LowSlungAndOverhung · 16/01/2009 20:46

I suggested using a hoover on Monday! Get on with it!

Original poster
southeastastra · 16/01/2009 20:53

oh sorry so you did

my eyes just were drawn to crochet hook

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robinpud · 17/01/2009 11:19

Could the reverse of suction ie a hairdryer blast it up and down the back of your throat?