My finger is being an annoying piece of shit tonight right at the location of the stitches. I’m guessing it’s the skin going thru the healing-sealing up process, but I’d sure like for it to stop sending sharp stabs of pain. 😣
@see_the_sus
Have you tried 60-grit paper on a power sander? 😂 Bet you'd like to. I feel for you!
Within bounds of what the doc told you to do, of course, here are a couple of ideas.
Topical anti-itch ointment, ONLY if the skin has closed. Best is the kind with lidocaine, but hydrocortisone may help.
Ice. Never for too long. If skin is mostly closed but not enough for ointment or wetness, put the ice in a zip-loc.
For good measure, here's my latest stolen, random squirrel vid. 😊 🐿️
@see_the_sus
😂 😂 😂 I couldn't resist! I figure sometimes a good chuckle does a person more good that sympathetic cliches. And a baby squirrel. 😊 🐿️
Hmm, you might try moderate elevation. Just keeping your hand at or slightly above heart level.
Best of luck easing the itching, my friend! 😊 🐿️
@p3R1n01D
I had to read that first paragraph twice! 🤣 😝
Post-op instructions say no ointments, no soaking but I have been icing along with Tylenol.