I was feeling better today, so decided to do some yardwork.

I am taking methotrexate, plaquel Enbril, prednisone and gabapentin

I was using a pair of scissors as hard as I could to break up a root. After many unsuccessful attempts I accidentally stabbed the scissors in my hand between my top thumb knuckle and my wrist. Besides the pain throughout half my hand, my concern is infection. I was told being on Enbril you can get infections very easy so my thought was just keep it clean and keep an ion it. Has anybody got a bad cut while being on these medications and having a poor result like infection?

Ok I know it was stupid!!! Lol

[allanah]

Oh no Abby, defo see a doctor might give you preventative antibiotics. Ouch xxxx hoe it gets sorted soon ... And careful gardening now lol x

[Hidden]

That means I would have to go to the hospital! And maybe wait hours! O man I don't want to go!!!

[allanah in reply to Hidden]

Lol! What answer do you want then !!! Do u have gp helplines there ? Where can phone a and e and ask for advice on whether they have to see you ?

[Hidden in reply to allanah]

You make me laugh! Xx

[allanah in reply to Hidden]

I know didn't mean to sound cheeky, but I'm do glad you went!

[Hidden in reply to allanah]

It was perfect! Lol

[nomoreheels]

Ouch!! Best to seek advice if it starts to look angry but meanwhile clean the wound well with salt dissolved in water as hot as you can stand (without burning yourself - don't want to add to your pain). If you've got any tea tree oil give it a good wipe with that after, it's a natural antiseptic and my hero in the first aid box. Hope it heals quickly.

[Hidden in reply to nomoreheels]

Ty!! I went to the clinic. I nicked a tendon. They said it was good I went in. Got antibiotics they said it could use I stitch or two. But they don't do it. So all is well Hand hurts but that's the way it goes when you play with scissors. Lol

[allanah in reply to Hidden]

Oh bless xx hope it's not too sore today my friend , did u get a tetanus jabx

[nomoreheels]

OMG just as well you went then. Keep an eye on it though and maybe invest in tea tree oil, it's a good standby product especially for any nicks & scratches from the garden. Flowers are beautiful but they need muck to grow in! Childrens round ended scissors for you then from now on!!!

[Hidden in reply to nomoreheels]

Lol no more scissors for me! I will get some Teatree oil I know that's very good. The antibiotics were too expensive so I'm going to get them on Monday where I can get them for less half-price. Hopefully no infection will set in. Thank you all for your good advice. As I was tempted to do nothing.

[Crazyjo]

That's looks sore. Take care hope it heals up with no problem x

[Hidden]

It is a bit sore lol mostly under my thumb on the palm of my hand. It should be fine. Ty!!