Triggering (SI) - Why Am I Still In So Much Pain?

Sofie · 16-06-2007, 07:28 PM

I cut myself last night. I cleaned the areas and put a dressing on one of the cuts. (the others were more like a rash and I thought they'd be alright)

Anyway, I woke up this morning and was rather sore and still am. I was even worse after putting some antiseptic cream on it.

I get this nearly all the time after cutting myself. Does anyone know why?

wicked · 16-06-2007, 07:48 PM

well, the rash one sounds like something used to do,scratching. it just removes a layer or two od skin, that is usually sore.

the cuts, esp. id you used a more blunt object, it might have brusied.
i dunno, you might try the first aid forum. =]

Sofie · 16-06-2007, 07:50 PM

The rash is related to scratching and it's not something I'm worried about - asi get it alot and know it's nothing to worry about.

There's no bruise around my cuts at all and I did use a blunt object. (kind of anyway)

Enelya · 16-06-2007, 07:58 PM

Hey!
I do get that sometimes too.
I guess, that "shallow" wounds tend to hurt more right away than deeper ones... I don´t really know why, though...
Kiss, Liz

Stellata · 16-06-2007, 08:20 PM

Do you have sensitive skin? That might possibly be one reason. Maybe.

Sofie · 16-06-2007, 08:25 PM

Yes I do have sensitive skin.

Graphite · 16-06-2007, 11:45 PM

all my cuts hurt more the next day, was like i guess like bruising, at first doesn't hurt at all then next day all tender.

Steel Magnolia · 21-06-2007, 12:03 PM

Have you posted this thread in the First - Aid Advice forum? I'm sure a medical advisor would be able to answer your question!x!

LyricsToMyLife · 25-06-2007, 01:56 AM

that use to happen to me. it goes away i have very sentive skin. btw: try not to rub it angainst anything. it hurts like hell

idontwantnomorescars · 25-06-2007, 08:53 AM

I Get That Too It Stings Like Crazy I Just Badage Up My Arm So If It Gets Knocked It Won't Hurt So Much. As For The Rash That Probably Due To Sensitive Skin.

Blunt Objects Tend To Sting A Bit More And Leave More Scars Than Sharp Objects.

This Is What I Do When I Have Shallow Cuts That Sting I Run It Under Warm Water (which Stings But It Cleans The Wounds) Then Gently Put A Warm Towel Or Cloth Over It To Remove The Water On The Skin. Wrap Injured Area In A Bandage Several Times Fairly Tightly But Not So Tight Your Circulation Is Cut Off. The Pain Will Subdise Fairly Quickly. Hope That Might Help You A Bit.

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