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Other Possibly NSFW: Should I pop this blister?

Discussion in 'General' started by longweight, 15 May 2013.

  1. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    3 weeks ago I spent two days on site in my site boots which are slightly too loose. The result of doing this is the blister shown below. I have had it for 3 weeks with no change, I have been wearing sandals the whole time to give it some room.

    It doesn't seem to be relenting so I am not sure what to do as it is likely that I will have to wear some smart shoes for a day or two to some meetings in the near future and it is very painful to do so with this thing!

    I have searched the web and apparently I shouldn't pop the blister but... what do you think?

    http://i.imgur.com/CM7i6mK.jpg
     
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  2. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    I'd pop it and then shove a blister plaster on it. Usually works for me!

    EDIT: Make sure you sterilise whatever you use to pop it though, and then keep it clean.
     
  3. Snips

    Snips I can do dat, giz a job

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    DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

    but it has to be live streamed on this forum somewhere :)
     
  4. TheStockBroker

    TheStockBroker Modder

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    The day longweight realised his dependence on this forum was too great. Be a man, make your own non-technical related decisions
     
  5. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Oh come on that is a bit mean!
     
  6. TheStockBroker

    TheStockBroker Modder

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    I can see how that might be misinterpreted. It was a lighthearted rib because you're grossing me out right now :)
     
  7. boiled_elephant

    boiled_elephant Merom Celeron 4 lyfe

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    If it's got anything in it, you've gotta do it. It's not going to go away; the body doesn't have any way to reabsorb the fluid, nor would you really want it to since it's there for antiseptic purposes (and I would guess is now septic to some percentage, if it's done its job).

    Also wow, this just ruined my breakfast.
     
  8. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Good advice, I will go at it tonight and post a picture of the results.. or maybe not....
     
  9. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    I haven't been man enough to click the picture. I applaud that you didn't hot link the image, as by the time I had decided that I didn't want to see the inside of this thread I had already clicked it, and had the image been hotlinked it would be too late and my eyes would have seen what I think they never want to see (After reading the comments above).

    But yeah, pop it! And buy some nice boots that fit better :)
     
  10. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I didn't want to upset anyone with a hotlink image :)

    My boots are great and very comfy but I didn't tie them up well enough and 33 hours in two days destroyed my heel.
     
  11. Lance

    Lance Ender of discussions.

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    What you do is pop it with a needle from the floor side of the foot.

    so:


    | |
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    [_____]
    ^
    There

    So that the fluid will drip out the bottom, but keep the skin on top to prevent infection.
     
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  12. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    ASCII art that is helpful?! Rep for you!
     
  13. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    How long did it take you to sort that out, Lance. I like it.

    Longweight - the other thing you could pop on it once it's burst is some Hypafix - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hypafix-Adhesive-Dressing-Retention-meter/dp/B003L87EKC

    It's good for burns and blisters etc and just stays on until the offending injury is healed :thumb:
     
  14. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Nice!

    I'm not sure how sore it will be as it has had 3 weeks to regrow the skin underneath...
     
  15. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    Aha yes - true. The skin will most likely be soft underneath though.
     
  16. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    Pop it, soak in salt water or dab with meths, it'll sting a bit.
     
  17. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    I have never had a blister last 3 weeks, that is also worth some credit! I didn't think they could stick around for that long.

    33 hours is 2 days is not fun at all.
     
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    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Check out the picture to see the kinda blister that sticks around for that long ;)
     
  19. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    ...or get the blowtorch out....*





    *Don't. It's a stupid idea.
     
  20. Snips

    Snips I can do dat, giz a job

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    A rusty nail sticking out of some rotten wood should do it
     

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