heating a needle
or using a screw
2006-06-09 04:45:44 · 26 answers · asked by survivorcrazzy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Use the needle, babe. You need to relieve the pressure building up in your nail, but you don't have to drill a hole in it. Soak your finger in warm water to soften the nail. Then take a sterilized needle and poke a hole in the center of your nail. Try just to pierce the nail and not the flesh beneath it. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, ask a parent or doctor to do it for you.
2006-06-09 04:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by HOT STUFF 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I use the pointed tip of an x-acto knife. It's easier to control than a screw and doesn't require heating. Just place the point where you want to make a hole, and rotate the knife handle while applying gentle pressure.
Those people who don't understand why you are doing this have obviously never had this kind of injury. The pressure under the nail from broken blood vessels can cause excruciating pain unless it is released.
2006-06-09 04:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T use either one! The very best method is to use an "EXACTO KNIFE" with a new pointed blade. Just place the point in the center of the blood under the nail and begin spinning the blade with your other hand and let "gravity" do the pressure. The instant it pierces the nail, blood will appear and the pressure will be relieved!
P.S. Be sure and STERILIZE the blade before using it.
2006-06-09 05:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by robocop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to put a hole in your nail. It will either heal on its own or the finger nail will fall off and then a new one will grow back.
2006-06-09 04:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a hot needle. but be very careful. go slow...you may have to heat it a few times to get through the nail. Make sure that you don't just push really hard...it could cause a bad infection under the nail that way.
2006-06-09 04:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by dixiegalpa21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put a hole in your nail. Put ice on your finger and if it's that bad, have a doctor do it. You could get infected and make it worse!
2006-06-09 04:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am totally accident prone so I know what you are talking about. Honestly I'd go to the ER if it is hurting this bad. You don't want to be at your new job tomorrow & in tons of pain. That would keep you from doing a good job. Also if you get there tomorrow at your new job, you are in a lot of pain that gets so bad you have to leave your new job in order to see a doctor. Does this make sense? Good luck! Don't feel bad I hurt my shoulder last week by tossing clothes up into a high shelf. lol
2016-03-15 02:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power drill. Just kidding. I think this would require one of my favorite classic warnings from pro wrestling: kids, don't try this at home. I'd recommend going to the doctor & having it checked out first. Then, if you do need a hole in your fingernail, a trained professional can do it for you.
2006-06-09 04:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put a hole in your nail. Don't bother it's not going to help that much just let it heal by itself. It's your body's natural way.
2006-06-09 04:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I helped a friend do it.
Heat a needle with a lighter for a minute and have someone else do it for you while you grab something to squeeze. You'll feel better within seconds!
2006-06-09 04:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋