I cut my thumb years ago and the nerves bothered me more than the cut. four hours bleeding but no stitches. i later had to get a metal slip on guard so i could type at work and not go Ouch all the time. I just found that same guard and am using it on my broken little toe now.
bad thing is the thumb needn't be cut- i was using my long ruler with a plastic guard on one edge but had turned and used the side without the guard. my fault entirely.