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does anyone have any tips, usually i leave them until the 'black puddings' can be picked off, but i am urgently seeking a solution to allow fulll service to be resumed in the next day or two. i have lanced it with a heated(and cooled) needle but only small amounts of blood come out and maybe it even refills.? i have also contemplated the effects of keeping pressure and seeing if it empties. the lumphammer incident was a couple of days ago now and it is still bulbous and quite tender, i'm thinking of two holds in particular which maybe particularly compromised, any feedback welcome, yrs gratefully   neil

[SA Chris]

Radical solution, but sterilise a needle and then thread a bit of cotton through it. Cut off so you just have a coupleof bits of cotton sticking out, which should wick out moisture / blood and cover with a plaster to keep clean. Leave it till it dries out. Works with normal blisters too.

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CHris!! ChriS..i knew you would save me. thank you

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what about sterilising the cotton?

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its through

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80% less tender already

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Hows it coming along?  Should have a live feed

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aleady feels like i could slap the top flatty with confidence, not sure if the area is going to graft back. but its looking much better for tomorrow/tuesday.

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have taken the thread out(not wanting it to heal in) not sure if that is correct, but its not filling up again yet.

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good one on 'dans finish' a while back dave, enjoyed the little vid

[SA Chris]

I normally wash the cotton with a bit of dettol and leave it in. Stings a bit at first, but dries it out nicely. Remove with tweezers once skin has dried out.

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done a couple pull ups, feels real good

[Doylo]

lets hope robins has had a lump hammer incident too

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You must owe SA Chris a pint ding dong!

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You must owe SA Chris a pint ding dong!

indeed, SA Chris, master of all helpful knowledge!

[SA Chris]

I think you will need to come up here to buy it. Pay us a visit, catch a lift with MP next time he goes offshore!