steel splinter, any ideas?
22 June 2006, 08:29 PM
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steel splinter, any ideas?
I got a steel splinter in my thumb today an is really painful now. i can see it but not get to it with a pin, any ideas on removal?
22 June 2006, 09:12 PM
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This worked on some glass in my foot, not sure about metal 
Mix some soap, not the runny stuff, block soap with some sugar. Mix it well to a paste and put on the splinter. Cover with a plaster, leave till the next morning. The splinter should be in the plaster as the mix draws it out. My nan told me this one years ago
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Mix some soap, not the runny stuff, block soap with some sugar. Mix it well to a paste and put on the splinter. Cover with a plaster, leave till the next morning. The splinter should be in the plaster as the mix draws it out. My nan told me this one years ago
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22 June 2006, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Poor Guy
I got a steel splinter in my thumb today an is really painful now. i can see it but not get to it with a pin, any ideas on removal?
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22 June 2006, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 84of300
but diddnt dare move with the needle distorting my vision She said if Id left it in for much longer it would have gone rusty.. maybe thats ok in your thumb, let it corrode away!
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22 June 2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Poor Guy
its already leaking puss. razor blade wnt cut through the skin either 
22 June 2006, 10:04 PM
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Stanley blades are better, and a needle to pick at it.
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
Hactually, I'm in the mood to see if I can dig out that splinter of mine....it's only been in for over a year
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
Hactually, I'm in the mood to see if I can dig out that splinter of mine....it's only been in for over a year
22 June 2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Stanley blades are better, and a needle to pick at it.
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
Hactually, I'm in the mood to see if I can dig out that splinter of mine....it's only been in for over a year
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
Hactually, I'm in the mood to see if I can dig out that splinter of mine....it's only been in for over a year
22 June 2006, 10:52 PM
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Soak your thumb in a bowl of warm water and then try to prise it out with a needle or pin... making sure you have disinfected the sharp object with boiling water first
22 June 2006, 10:58 PM
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nibble away at your thumb .. it will eventually **** you off to the point you will do just about anything to get the sodding thing out even pouring scouring powder in and packing it out with fuel soaked rags, setting fire to it once done.. might get a few bob for it as scrap then 
even pouring scouring powder in and packing it out with fuel soaked rags, setting fire to it once done.. might get a few bob for it as scrap then
22 June 2006, 11:28 PM
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Put some antiseptic cream in the area if it's leaking pus! It will come out eventually but you probably won't want to wait. Had the same thing once, can't think what from now...
23 June 2006, 08:07 AM
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Go to the chemist and ask for help. Our little boy got some wood splinters in his hand and there's a tar-based antiseptic balsam available you apply to area which softens the skin and 'pulls' out the splinter. Local version here goes under the brand "Daroderm".
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Good luck!
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23 June 2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Christ
I wanted to but diddnt dare move with the needle distorting my vision
She said if Id left it in for much longer it would have gone rusty.. maybe thats ok in your thumb, let it corrode away!
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but diddnt dare move with the needle distorting my vision She said if Id left it in for much longer it would have gone rusty.. maybe thats ok in your thumb, let it corrode away!
Chris
23 June 2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Stanley blades are better, and a needle to pick at it.
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
Don't forget to disinfect under a flame
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23 June 2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Christ
The Pin sounds like a good idea, just dig deeper! thats how the nice nurse got one out of my eyeball anyway...
23 June 2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
same happened to me..... sh*t myself seeing the needle coming towards my eye
Chris