i just broke my finger while sitting watching tv. what should i do?
825338
hasn't seemed to hurt your typing any.. are you sure it's broken? and if it is..  hold your hand above your heart to reduce any swelling and make an appointment with a Orthopedic Physician to set it. The ER only stablizes broken bones, they do NOT set them in casts.. this is done after your ER visit an Ortho office. You may have trouble sleeping tonight, so take a tylenol PM. Use your other finger to change the channel on the TV.
71339
Watch cable at a friends house.\n\nBring snacks and they will invite you back!
171236
You might have bruised some nerves as well.  When that happens you will experience the numbness and tingly sensations you discribe.  If you are 100% certain that nothing is broken then all you can do is wait it out.  If you are really concerned, call your doctor for an exray to make sure you didnt get a hairline fracture of any kind.  I had that when I broke my wrist and it took a while for all the feeling to return.  So long as your fingers are not turning blue then you really have no serious concerns at the moment.  If after say a week and you still have no feeling then you really need to see the dr. to make sure no further damage was done.  Good luck.
91356
The only way to have it heal completely is to rest it, but that won't happen yet since you're active.  To protect your finger, tape it up when you're playing.  I think a split would hinder your play.\n\nWhen you're not playing, keep it splinted.  You can take anti-inflammatory medicines like Advil.  You could also ice your finger to prevent further swelling.  This therapy is better than none.
621235
Not broken (otherwise excruciating pain), but sprained.\n\nSwelling should slowly subside - finger will probably turn several shades of purple.\n\nIf it starts getting painful - go see an MD.
120022
Click below to understand what you need in details.\nWell Watching TV is a better idea.
539816
This is an old trick my high school sports trainer taught me... get a tuning fork and give it a whack and while it is vibrating touch it to the end of your thumb... if it hurts really really bad then it is broken...if it only stings a bit then it is not broken.
823657
Yes, go to the doctor and get an x-ray.  Sounds like you have a small fracture but you won't know for sure until you get that x-ray.  You don't want to keep re-injuring it.
263094
go to the doctor and they should perscribe you somthing. you might have broke it. take some asprin
1096708
What were you doing? actually I don't want to know. Just go to the DR. and get a bucket of ice and then soak your wrist in it. or you could get a hot wash cloth and let it soak. your choice?
397619
Just relax and enjoy the things you like doing. It happened and there is no point dwelling on it. Talk about to someone if you must
100853
get another hobby... try knitting it will keep your fingers busy and away from your keyboard.
1184401
First of all, don't exercise through pain. It is better to give yourself a rest for a while. But if the pain becomes stronger, contact your doctor immediately! It can be too serious if you don't!
1029655
Wait and see what your doctor has to say.  You may have dislocated it temporarily.  Popping back in may have done some nerve damage.  Meanwhile, don't try to do anything that will hurt it.  Take pain relievers, try heating pads (or if it's swollen, ice packs) and rest it.\n\nYou may need physical therapy to get your strength back.  There are elastic bands called Thera-bands that look like giant rubber bands, so you can do some of the exercizes at home.  There are also stretches your doctor can have you do.
1010041
Have someone break your finger (then you won't feel your ear).\n\nOr you could lop it off.\n\nBut my suggestion would be to see the doc.
263588
Why would you want to break your arm? Listen if you have something bothering you you should talk about it to someone. ok, but do not try to hurt yourself , it will result to no good, believe me.
894198
i had a similar injury. try to stay off it until its better. ice it evry night 20mintes on 20 mintes off. do that ubntill ur board. and a big thing is some light stretching. dont tear ur leg apart just try to loosen it up