Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
Nancy, a homemade remedy for the soreness of that finger when it start to heal is to soak it in some diluted 'Murphy's Oil Soap.' It will take the tenderness out of the finger.
Cherrybsixty, I will have to try that because it sure is sore - I keep bumping it!
Monica, I have seen the Fons & Porter glove, maybe it is time to buy one?
Kathy, no it didn't get stitched, butterflied shut. And, thank you, I am up to date on tetanus!
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mishap. From one who has had two fingers caught in a lawn mower blade I know it can be very sore, especially when bumping it.
Here are some suggestions as to what my treatment involved. First I was told to soak my fingers twice daily in clear water. I had 60-100 stitches in a 1 inch square area of two fingers though. Keep plenty of ointment on the cut, adding to it throughout the day, then wrap up. I used clear gauze then the stretchy wrap. I do not have any scars on either of these fingers. My thumb that I cut back in high school that I kept dry does have a scar and it was butterflied shut without stitches.
The injury was at the end my middle and ring finger and also caught my index finger as well.
The ointment, triple antibiotic kind, will keep the area moist and germ free. The ointment allows the cut to heal from the inside out. The skin will not become dry which is where the scars are formed. The injury healed after several months. They were quite sensitive for a long long time. Even now the end of my middle finger is overly sensitive if I smack my hand down the wrong way, but this finger also had the bone split. They are also more sensitive to hot and cold ever since. I'm always mindful to keep gloves on my hands in the winter now.
I would definitely invest in the cutting glove. You might want to check out gloves at your local Harbor Freight or supply house. I also use one of the ruler holders, found cheaper at Harbor Freight or using coupons. I'm also mindful to stop cutting fabric when I start to get tired. I've learned it's better to wait until I'm rested for cutting fabric. If using the blades from HF, please note they seem to be very very sharp, as they are in fact carpet cutters, not made for cutting fabric. I do believe they have a different edge on them that makes them sharper.
Good luck as your finger heals.
Have a Great Day!
Pam M