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braking point.. needeing some help

Broken finger not good! Im at my braking point and am about to cave! I go back in to have my finger reset (maybe) at 5:30!~I have to move this weekend ( for you all that now me) and Im in tears! My body is shaking it hurts so bad! What to do??? Please help me...
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You are absolutely right - life's challenges always come in bundles...

Hang in there - ice and ibuprofen... and a bit of that iron will that has brought you to day 55
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Oh SAHBAYBAY! I wish I was there to help you girl! When it rains it pours huh? Dang querida! I'm sorry to hear about that! Keep us updated on how it goes k? and PLEASE try and not stress to much about everything... I KNOW you have a lot on your plate right now.... Hope the pain eases up!
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480448 tn?1426948538
I agree with everyone.  It really stinks to be in this position!!

Try what others have mentioned and really, in a few days you will feel better.  Luckily, these kinds of injuries improve pretty fast.  Ice, elevation, Motrin!!  Rinse, lather and repeat.

Hope you feel better!
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1970885 tn?1435860428
55 days is amazing. You worked very, very hard to get to this point and should be proud of how far you've come. But now you are facing a situation that would test any of us. And, as you know, life will continue to present you with hundred of excuses to use. It's how we deal with each situation that defines us. Are we recovering or are we relapsing?  
Hang in there. Make the right choice.
K
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Im trying! Numb the hand not the brain! ..... numb the hand not the brain! I really do hope Sarah! Im pretty unhappy as of now!
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4202953 tn?1377183506
Stay strong girlfriend!! No pain pills, you can do it!!
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495284 tn?1333894042
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Hopefully the ice and splint will make it feel better~
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Thank you all BTW..........ever notice when it rains in pours
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TWO SOFTBALL GAMES LAST NIGHT! =0( BIG LINEBACKER RAN INTO ME AT 2ND BASE! HEYHE WAS OUT THOUGH! =0) I wish I could take motrin! The bleeding ulcers I have don't agree with it though. Its pretty numb right now from ice! Its going to hurt! It does hurt! Like I said I go back at 5:30! I pray they splint me up and send me on my way again! I went on my lunch for Ex-rays and had to come back to work!

Hey Vick ..... Ice Ice Ice !!!! =0(
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Rick is absolutely correct...Ice is your best friend right now along with Motrin. Both will markedly reduce the inflammation which, in turn, will decrease your pain.  It should feel better soon!
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1827057 tn?1397520277
Shay so sorry !    Here is what I think you should do Ice it and take ibuprophen. You could get motrin 800 from the doctor. It will help a ton. Ice it and keep it above your heart / then splint it. You can get finger splints at the pharmacy.    How did you break it ?   Sorry  ;(        
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Sounds like a plan!.. Naproxen for pain! My dad might help!~ We will see
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1831920 tn?1320857757
Sounds like you are having anxiety and pain.  Do you have anything for anxiety?  You could ask the dr for a prescription for Naproxen or something for pain that isn't an opiate.  You could also ask about Clonidine for the anxiety (non addictive blood pressure med) that is commonly used in opiate withdrawal.

Is someone helping you move?  It would be hard to lift anything with one hand.
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Thanks dear .. .I know I will too! I don't know if I should go back??? I mean its best I do! But gosh this stinks!
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That's what Im afraid of...! No to the roommate! (dope head) Don't want to be there and I don't think they get to stay there anymore anyway! Should I not go back to the Dr ? I turned them down once but am feeling every min go by with my heart beat in my hand! SMH..... WHY!!!!!!!!!! (scream)  
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4341997 tn?1514588688
i'm so sorry Sha!  i know this is sooo hard to deal with!!  i would try everything i could before going to opiates....i know you will tho....just maybe do the hot bath thing with epsom salt to calm you down a bit....i hope it all feels better soon girl!  let us know how you are plz!!  
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1831920 tn?1320857757
Nice to meet you too.  After being clean for 55 days you definitely do not want to take any opiates for the pain.  I know that is easy for me to say because I didn't break my finger but with that much time in, it would be such a shame to throw it all away.

Do you think the former roommate would be understanding knowing that you broke your finger?  Maybe give you an extra week or two.

Glad to hear the flu has left the building!
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Yes on only the finger pain.. im on day 55! Most other stuff is all but gone! I still get anxiety and stuff but the flu left the building a long time ago!
Ill ask the Dr about Naproxen! as for moving I wish! I don't mind questions at all! BTW nice to meet you
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1831920 tn?1320857757
Can you get someone else to help you move or delay it to next weekend?  What about the Naproxen or Aleve for the finger pain?  I have used Naproxen a lot.  Is that your only issue, the finger pain right now?

Sorry for all the questions.
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I have to move my stuff from my old roommates house to my fathers this weekend!
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Im in Ca... I broke my finger last night! Grrrr I really don't know what to do to make this pain go away!
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1831920 tn?1320857757
what time zone are you in?  5:30 is how long for you?   Can you take Aleve or Naproxen for the pain?  You said you have to move this weekend.  Wasn't sure what you meant by that.

Can you take an Epsom Salt bath?
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