2007-01-20 08:33:07 · 11 answers · asked by james c 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I'm really not sure of a way to do it yourself. But, I had to get a ring cut off after I got stung by a bee and my finger swelled up. My dad ended up taking me to a firestation (weird place to go, right?) Actually, they were able to cut it off really fast without me feeling anything :) Not sure what they used or if it's something you can find at the hardware store, but I suggest stopping by and seeing if there's anything they can do for you. It's at least worth a shot.
Good luck!
2007-01-20 08:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by lalalola775 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring cutting is achieved by using a vibrating saw. The saw does not revolve, just vibrates.
This tool is used to remove plaster cast from limbs without cutting the skin. Most hospitals have them and they can also be used for removal of jewellery on damaged fingers and toes etc. Some jewellers have them also, so you could try either a manufacturing jeweller or the local hospital.
2007-01-20 08:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah go to the ER and have it done. They have tools meant to cut hard objects that won't even leave a scratch on your skin.
Before doing that you could always try using soap and water and really soap up your hand and try to get it off that way. Or Crisco. Or butter. Basically anything that will make it slide.
Cutting it off on your own though will probably result in a trip to the emergency room to reattach your finger.
2007-01-20 08:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to cut it off. Take a piece of string and wrapped it around your finger on both sides of the ring then tuck the end of it under the end where you Left off then pull the string in the beginning slowly and it will come right off with no problem.
2007-01-20 08:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like me, I was so swollen, I almost had to go to the hospital to get it cut off.It was turning purple. NO joke. I findy got it off, I can't remember what I used that worked it took 30 Min's with me trying to stay calm. I remember trying butter, cooking oil,soap, soaking my hand in a bowl of ice water,lotion,Vaseline . I know one of those worked
2007-01-20 08:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JAMES,
OUT OF ALL THE SUGGESTIONS THE THING TO DO IS GET THE RING OFF W/O DAMAGING YOUR FINGER OR THE RING.
THE SAFEST WAY IS VEGETABLE OIL, IF THIS FAILS VISIT THE E.R. OR A JEWELER. DO NOT TRY T CUT IT OFF YOURSELF YOU MAY CUT YOURSELF AND/OR BURN YOUR FINGER.
2007-01-20 10:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut? Dip your hand in vegetable oil. It will come off. Also make sure your hand is cold.
2007-01-20 08:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a picture of what Goldeen was talking about:
http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse1005.htm
2007-01-20 08:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a jeweler.
2007-01-20 08:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by tomimegi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
james -wire cutters do work although try dish soap and hand lotion first goodluck
2007-01-22 13:17:34 · answer #10 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋