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soldierant

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15. Dumb question -
Fri Apr 25, 2025, 08:35 PM
12 hrs ago

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.

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Modest Medical Issue [View all] ProfessorGAC Wednesday OP
go to a jeweler, let them cut it, then get it resized. mopinko Wednesday #1
Good Point ProfessorGAC Wednesday #2
With gold at over $3,000 per ounce True Dough Wednesday #3
Have you tried butter ? 😉 OnDoutside Wednesday #4
Yeah, It's A Good Suggestion ProfessorGAC Wednesday #5
Tried soap & water? SheltieLover Wednesday #6
Anything with oil... deRien Wednesday #7
Cold Water ProfessorGAC Wednesday #8
I was going to say soap, but this is also good. soldierant Thursday #13
Everyone Here Has Been Helpful ProfessorGAC Thursday #14
Dumb question - soldierant 12 hrs ago #15
Yes ProfessorGAC 1 hr ago #17
Windex can work (lowers surface tension while lubricating) but if it is too bad and not just swelling then hlthe2b Wednesday #9
That's A Pretty Good Idea ProfessorGAC Wednesday #10
Dental floss. Hotler Thursday #11
That's Pretty Nifty! ProfessorGAC Thursday #12
My wife got stung by a bee, her hand swollen up so bad Prairie_Seagull 1 hr ago #18
I found this video, too, about ring removal. HeartsCanHope 2 hrs ago #16
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