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[Dunamisdeos]

I just realized again that I would actually be fairly dangerous in a fist fight, based on several objective factors.

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We don't mean to make fun. You've been doing more pushups in a month than I've probably done in my life. But it's right there, ykno?

[Hanslanda]

Heh, no, the jokes are grounding. I'm not some uber badass, I'm just large and strong. I'd get fucked up by anyone with like actual skills.

[Il Palazzo]

Report: Average Male 4,000% Less Effective In Fights Than They Imagine

[Hanslanda]

Report: Average Male 4,000% Less Effective In Fights Than They Imagine

Tfw when you enjoy getting passive aggressively roasted and Bay12 delivers with interest.

[pisskop]

So you know when you remove a fingernail, but the undernail remains.   ehhhh the soft quick?

Well that happened to my pointer and it sucks because its not a raw pain, but a discomfort every time I try to do something, like type or open a box or any number of tasks that involve shoving my fingertip at or into something.  Which I  guess I do a lot and take for granted. . . ..

[Naturegirl1999]

How did you remove your entire fingernail? What happened?

[pisskop]

I am fine.  Just life.  With fall here and my new job and yada yada yada I didnt even notice until it started to ping.

[Bumber]

Maybe you could wrap tape around your finger?

[NJW2000]

So you know when you remove a fingernail, but the undernail remains.   ehhhh the soft quick?

Well that happened to my pointer and it sucks because its not a raw pain, but a discomfort every time I try to do something, like type or open a box or any number of tasks that involve shoving my fingertip at or into something.  Which I  guess I do a lot and take for granted. . . ..

Had something similar very recently. Do you still have the nail partially attached, or is it completely off? It is pretty good protection if you can leave it on for a bit.

I suggest investing in some "finger cots": plastic, rubber or woolen finger protectors. Bandages may also help. You'll have a hard time using the finger to tap or grip for a while, yes, but the skin will heal over and a new nail will most likely grow back.

Patience is key. Also, make sure you get your calcium.

Finally, do speak to a doctor or similar if that's possible for you. You want to make sure the nail bed is intact - having nails is quite important for using a finger to grip and exert pressure from the pad. Some people need nail bed operations.

[Mathel]

I once partialy knocked off the nail on my right big toe. I went to a physician with it, and he ripped it off completely. I did not have to wear any protections, but yeah, it is much less common to poke things with your big toe, than your index finger.

I suggest wrapping a regular bandage around the fingertip, or a cushion band-aid with the cushion on the undernail.

[wierd]

superglue.  Seriously.

[NJW2000]

superglue.  Seriously.

When I went to a triage nurse with my partially detached thumbnail still in contact with the nail bed, one of her first questions was whether I'd superglued it back on.

Apparently that sort of thing is very common.

[wierd]

You DO have to sterilize, otherwise you trap nasty things in an enclosed space.  So debride it first.

Superglue on the nail will help strengthen it to avoid further detachment. Bandage after the fact.

[NJW2000]

While I'm not a doctor and I'm pretty sure wierd is some kind of medic, and I know professionals do sometimes use things like superglue, I really, really don't think you're meant to superglue things to any part of yourself. Particularly not the rather vulnerable nail bed.

[Trekkin]

It's also generally a good idea to consult doctors for your medical advice. Not wannabes.