thorn

[stylinsam]

my boyfriend has got a tiny thorn stuck in his thumb just missing going under his nail, its causing him a lot of pain, any ideas on how to get it out?? i no using a needle may work but is there a easier way!?

[crilly2k]

Tell him to cut his loses and just have it amputated

[stylinsam]

haha!! crilly!!! cmon guys hes in a lot of pain here!!!lol

[mccfluff]

sam i got a thorm stuck underneath my thumbnail and i pulled it out with IT tweezers (really fine ones) it bl00dy hurt tho

[crilly2k]

tell him he's a pussy get the needle and just dig the little fcuker out if its still there put bacon under a bandage will bring it to the surface after a while but if its under the nail might not work put the finger in ice to lessen the pain and if this doesn't work go with my first answer ;-)

[oldwoman]

Make him a bread poltice. White bread torn into pieces, soak in boiling water. Let it cool, when it gets to a temperature he can tolerate spread it onto bandage or cloth and wrap it round. Leave on as long as possible 3hrs at least. Thorn will either be out or where you can easily get it. Dont burn him for gods sake.

[whiffey]

Using very fine scissors cut a 'V' into the thumbnail as far as is bearable to expose the thorn, then tweezers and hot water.

[MORELLO]

Numb the area with something out the freezer and just pull it out.

[stylinsam]

thanks guys!!Xx

[Veggibear]

(FOUND THIS 'GOOGLING')

Removing Splinters
Topic Overview

Before using tweezers or a needle, try using cellophane tape to remove a splinter. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the splinter and remove it painlessly. If tape doesn't work:
� Wash your hands well with soap and water.
� Grasp the end of the splinter with clean tweezers, and gently pull it out.
� If the splinter is embedded in the skin, clean a needle with alcohol and make a small hole in the skin over the end of the splinter.
� Lift the splinter with the tip of the needle until it can be grasped with the tweezers and pulled out.
� Do not wet or soak the splinter because it will be harder to remove in one piece.
� After the splinter has been removed, clean the wound and watch for any
You may need medical care if the splinter:
� Is very large.
� Is deeply embedded in the skin.
� Cannot be easily removed.
� Is in the eye.
� Broke off and part of it remains in the wound or if you are uncertain if the splinter has been removed.

[cascarelli]

Is the poor love ok now stylinsam?!

[stylinsam]

yeah its out now thanks guys lol!!!

[crete]

its out fabulous the wee lamb was he a brave soldier ?

[stylinsam]

lol yes he was he didnt even cry!!!! lol

[crilly2k]

Thank the Lord the get well cards are in the post.... ;-)

[mimififi]

magnesium sulphate paste draws things out also...

available over the counter.

If it were me, I'd just gouge it out. I'm always getting stuff stuck in my hands!

[Tanglefert]

Wait until it grows into a bush and then have him weeded...