Please give advice,

[danacetz]

I have been blessed with a part-time job (about 20) but it is data entry and my index finger is painful and calloused at the finger tip and I am afraid it is trying to work its way up to a ulcer. Any helpful advice?

[Hidden]

Hi danacetz, wish I could offer advice, never had this, though lost all the skin on both feet and all my toenails. Totally different. Hopefully someone here can help you.

[danacetz in reply to Hidden]

Ouch that sounds painful I am glad your doing better now.

[Roamer]

I feel your pain! I use one of these sometimes on my most painful finger. It has a gel lining so absorbs the shock of constant tapping.

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[danacetz]

You rock thanks a million

[Roamer in reply to danacetz]

I spend my days typing and it certainly helps. It was the Occupational Therapist's suggestion.

Hope that it helps.

[AHM42]

If there is any infection indicating an ulcer you need to see your GP and get a course of antibiotics asap. Have you tried a finger bandage for protection. I use them all the time - noy only do they protect but also alert other people to be careful!

[zenabb]

Get treatment straight away. These things do not heal by themselves. That is the problem. You may need antibiotics for at least 10 days (we take a long time to respond) as soon as absolutely possible, and if that is not enough see your rheumatoloigist

[AliW]

You are extremely brave - go with Anne's good advice above AHM42 from RSA she is amazing & has a wealth of knowledge & experience. Also zenabb - go see your GP & preserve your digit , I hope your employer will understand . Take Care AliW xxx