DJPoLo Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Helping Xre set up our club's monthly Steel Challenge match, I dropped a gong on my left big toe. At first I though "wow, that's gonna hurt". Then about 45 seconds later it did. Now, nine hours later, it's all swollen and black. This can't be good. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Ouch! Sorry to hear that. X-Rays might be in order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Yeah, I'm going to the doctor tomorrow morning. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 This thread is worhtless without the pics ! Just kidding ............... in fact I just got the part about X-RE's might be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 We're going to have pass a mandate, now, that everyone wear steel toed work boots for setup, lest someone "pull a Chethro".... That pic is ugly - hope you get to keep the toe..!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Chet if the target falls on your toe ...Thin it may be too close for safe shooting. normaly we set them back at 7 + yards .. even my toes are safe at that distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 heat up a needle pierce the toe nail...oh such relief! lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Friend of mine says, to soak the toe in warm water, then take a CLEAN (new) spade or paddle drill bit (the kind with the triangular point) and spin it slowly between your fingers, up close to the cuticle (this is the softest part of the nail) until it slowly drills a hole in the nail. This should relieve the pressure. Of course YMMV. Edited June 26, 2006 by CHRIS KEEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Friend of mine says, to soak the toe in warm water, then take a CLEAN (new) spade or paddle drill bit (the kind with the triangular point) and spin it slowly between your fingers, up close to the cuticle (this is the softest part of the nail) until it slowly drills a hole in the nail. This should relieve the pressure. Of course YMMV. Yeah, don't use a twist drill. I did that once. Ever drill something thin where the drill gets grabbed and pulled through the material right at the end instead of finishing the hole? YEEEowowowowch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Yeah, I'm going to the doctor tomorrow morning.-Chet Been there, done that, got the scar(s). If it is broken there isn't anything the Doctor can do for you except give you a 'script for pain meds. Good Luck, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberkid Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Lynn has the best idea. I smashed my thumb in the trunk of my car the day before a state match. My thumbnail was black and hurt like hell, so much that I couldnt flick off a thumb safety. Just before the match my dad found an old fishhook, straightened it out and heated it up with a cigarette lighter. As soon as it made contact with my thumbnail, it instantly burned a hole through the nail, relieving all the pressure. Best part, I didnt even know when it happened, the only truly painless procedure I have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 This thread is worhtless without the pics ! Here's the pic. As you can see, the toenail wasn't affected. It's the bone closer to the foot. Doctor update: No fracture! Just "massive hematoma". It's not feeling too bad today. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Hunter Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 OUCH...hope u get better soon. PS. time to cut your toe nails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Reading this thread was like a suspense novel...build up, create your own mental image, and then the payoff pic. I hate those big, ugly hematomas. But at least they're not acutely painful, mostly annoying and sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 OUCH! This thread is worhtless without the pics ! I take it back. This thread is worth more WITHOUT the pics! Get well soon, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTX Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Chet, Ready for some long field stages for next weekend's match? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Yeeeouch!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 We're all laughing cause it did not happen to us...but we know it hurt like hell... Glad it was not broken...yes, cut your toenails...no, drilling thru the nail won't help...yes, lots of adult beverages might help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 yes, lots of adult beverages might help... That's tonight's prescription. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Bet that hurt worse than that time I stapled your hand to a target. Good thing OSHA doesn't regulate our matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This thread is worhtless without the pics ! Here's the pic. As you can see, the toenail wasn't affected. It's the bone closer to the foot. Doctor update: No fracture! Just "massive hematoma". It's not feeling too bad today. -Chet you're lucky it didn't hit your toe nail. but, it's still bad. good luck lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Never underestimate the value of a few good meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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