Modest Medical Issue

[ProfessorGAC]

As some here may remember, I have had MS since 1995. Very under control, but I go in for new imaging every 5 years.
So, I've got MRIs a week from today & the Monday after that.
Thing is, in the last 5 years, all in retirement, I've gained about 10# and some modest arthritis has made it, so far, impossible to get my wedding ring off!
Now, I don't even get what 18k gold has to do with magnets (tiny amount of RF heating?), but has anybody had a similar situation that they resolved without getting the ring cut off?

[mopinko]

1. go to a jeweler, let them cut it, then get it resized.

cuz it’s only gonna get tighter.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Good Point

I suppose I eventually need it resized.

[True Dough]

3. With gold at over $3,000 per ounce

Now might be the time to chop off your finger and sell that ring, Prof!

Never had such an issue. My wedding ring was purchased two sizes two large in anticipation of developing chunkier fingers over the decades ahead. Still married, but rarely ever put the ring on anymore (even though it still fits).

As for the MS, I hope it continues to cause you minimal issues and your MRIs look good.

I do remember participating in the MS "read-a-thon" as a young school boy for probably three consecutive years. I must have contributed more than $100 to the cause over that span.

[OnDoutside]

4. Have you tried butter ? 😉

I'd go with the jeweller too tbh.

[ProfessorGAC]

5. Yeah, It's A Good Suggestion

But, if I can get it off I I can it resized in 10 minutes. If I have it cut, I have to drive 20 miles in a couple days to get it back.
There's no jeweler in our small town.
Getting it resized is a definite yes; but getting it off first is preferred.

[SheltieLover]

6. Tried soap & water?

Good luck with MRI!

[deRien]

7. Anything with oil...

I.e. lotion, butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, etc. should help take it off. Also, try cooling your hand with ice or cold water....

[ProfessorGAC]

8. Cold Water

That's my next move. Tomorrow for sure.
I would have tried today but I subbed a HS science class today.

[soldierant]

13. I was going to say soap, but this is also good.

I have rings I can only wear in the winter so I know it works in the long term, and I would think it would also work in the short term.

[ProfessorGAC]

14. Everyone Here Has Been Helpful

But so far, nothing.
I've tried the dental floss, ice then soap, olive oil.
This is annoying.
On top of that, I looked MRI stuff today.
Gold crowns in my mouth are ok, but a ring on my finger isn't?
Not getting that. They're taking images of the brain & cervical spine, and metal in my mouth is ok?

[soldierant]

15. Dumb question -

Have you been trying bar soap and that isn't working? If so, consider trying liquid soap for washing dishes by hand.

I am really surprised that ten pounds would make such a difference. But obviously it is. Is there anyone you can call at the radiologist to discuss some kind of workaround? Possibly there might be something they could use to mask the hand (which, if there isn't, there ought to be. You can't possibly be the first person with this issue.) Or maybe you could hold you hand up by your head (where the fillings are) while you're in it. Maybe even both hands. I know some people need earplugs for the experience.

[hlthe2b]

9. Windex can work (lowers surface tension while lubricating) but if it is too bad and not just swelling then

those who suggested letting a jeweler cut it off so that they could properly and most easily repair it might have the best idea...

Other than the ring and finger--I'm glad to hear you are doing so well and hope your MRI confirms many years of remission to come. Best wishes!

[ProfessorGAC]

10. That's A Pretty Good Idea

Windex has an nonionic surfactant so it's pretty gentle on the skin.
You played a dangerous game with the "lowering surface tension" comment.
PhD in physical organic chemistry & I worked for a surfactants company for many years.
You risked having me write a lecture on the mechanism that actually lowers surface tension.
That would make nobody happy!

[Hotler]

11. Dental floss.

And this.
https://www.today.com/style/here-s-easiest-way-remove-ring-stuck-your-finger-t100389

[ProfessorGAC]

12. That's Pretty Nifty!

I'm at least going to try that.