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

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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

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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

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

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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 ?

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You make me laugh! Xx

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

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It was perfect! Lol

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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.

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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

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

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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!!!

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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.

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Crazyjo

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

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

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